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To·ny

[toh-nee]
noun, plural To·nys.
one of a group of awards made annually by the American Theatre Wing, a professional school for the performing arts, for achievements in theatrical production and performance.

Origin:
after the nickname of Antoinette Perry

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To·ny

[toh-nee]
noun
1.
a male given name, form of Anthony.
2.
a female given name, form of Antoinette or Antonia.

Blair

[blair]
noun
1.
Anthony Charles Lyn·ton [lin-tuhn] , ("Tony") born 1953, British political leader: prime minister 1997–2007.
2.
Bonnie, born 1964, U.S. speed skater.
3.
John, 1732–1800, U.S. jurist.
4.
Also, Blaire. a male or female given name.
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tony (ˈtəʊnɪ) [Click for IPA pronunciation guide]
 
adj , tonier, toniest
informal (US), (Canadian) stylish or distinctive; classy
 
[C20: from tone]

Tony (ˈtəʊnɪ) [Click for IPA pronunciation guide]
 
n , pl Tonies, Tonys
any of several medallions awarded annually in the United States by a professional school for the performing arts for outstanding achievement in the theatre
 
[from Tony, the nickname of Antoinette Perry (died 1946), US actress and producer]

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Word Origin & History

tony
1877, Amer.Eng. slang, from high-toned. It was the name of a reddish-brown fashion color in the 1920s.

Tony
1947, awards given by American Theatre Wing (New York), from nickname of U.S. actress, manager, and producer Antoinette Perry (1888-1946).
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