: a person who is unusually aware of and interested in new and unconventional patterns (as in jazz or fashion)
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a movie that appeals equally to hipsters and suburbanites
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At times, poetcore leans into hipster territory.
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India Roby, InStyle, 16 Jan. 2026
Taavo Somer and William Tigertt founded the business in 2005 and helped revolutionize menswear with their distinct take on traditional American craftsmanship blended with contemporary style that soon became a favorite of hipsters far and wide.
—Jean E. Palmieri, Footwear News, 15 Jan. 2026
Not obnoxiously hipster, but cool and sophisticated.
—Tom Morris, Condé Nast Traveler, 12 Jan. 2026
Teyana Taylor and Alexander Skarsgård are set as hosts of the show later this month with Geese, the hipster indie rock band du jour, and Cardi B set as musical guests.
—Peter White, Deadline, 7 Jan. 2026
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India Roby, InStyle, 16 Jan. 2026
Taavo Somer and William Tigertt founded the business in 2005 and helped revolutionize menswear with their distinct take on traditional American craftsmanship blended with contemporary style that soon became a favorite of hipsters far and wide.
—Jean E. Palmieri, Footwear News, 15 Jan. 2026
Not obnoxiously hipster, but cool and sophisticated.
—Tom Morris, Condé Nast Traveler, 12 Jan. 2026
Teyana Taylor and Alexander Skarsgård are set as hosts of the show later this month with Geese, the hipster indie rock band du jour, and Cardi B set as musical guests.
—Peter White, Deadline, 7 Jan. 2026
See All Example Sentences for hipster
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“Hipster.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/hipster. Accessed 22 Jan. 2026.
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