as in stylish
being in the latest or current fashion
a chic new hairstyle that makes her look very sophisticated
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as in trend
a practice or interest that is very popular for a short time
mockumentaries are the latest filmmaking chic
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Recent Examples of chic
Tanya Akim, Forbes, 21 Mar. 2025
Despite the French undertones, this vintage reproduction of, yes, a water fountain, works for a variety of garden aesthetics, including cottage, farmhouse, English, or shabby chic.
—Stephanie Osmanski, Better Homes & Gardens, 19 Mar. 2025
Rosie Marder, Travel + Leisure, 19 Jan. 2025
Virgin Voyages set sail for the first time in late 2021, with the aim of creating a boutique hotel experience at sea that strikes a balance between nautical chic and glamour for adults only.
—Dana Rose Falcone, People.com, 15 Jan. 2025
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Adjective
The chic, award-winning, mold-inhibiting, purse-friendly and dermatologist recommended unit also comes with a space for an aromatherapy stone and essential oils to keep your cortisol levels low while micromanaging troublesome coworkers.
—Tanya Akim, Forbes, 21 Mar. 2025
Despite the French undertones, this vintage reproduction of, yes, a water fountain, works for a variety of garden aesthetics, including cottage, farmhouse, English, or shabby chic.
—Stephanie Osmanski, Better Homes & Gardens, 19 Mar. 2025
Noun
Get ready to elevate your wardrobe to winter chic with matching sets, cozy cardigans, trench coats, and so much more.
—Rosie Marder, Travel + Leisure, 19 Jan. 2025
Virgin Voyages set sail for the first time in late 2021, with the aim of creating a boutique hotel experience at sea that strikes a balance between nautical chic and glamour for adults only.
—Dana Rose Falcone, People.com, 15 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for chic
Adjective
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Beyond its stylish design and expert craftsmanship, the home is built for comfort.—
Abby Montanez,
Robb Report,
21 Mar. 2025
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The star’s casual looks always find the right balance between stylish and functional.—
Aemilia Madden,
Glamour,
20 Mar. 2025
Noun
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When Myrick’s home came with a barn door in the primary bathroom, her dislike for the trend heightened.—
Lauren Jones,
Southern Living,
23 Mar. 2025
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As travelers begin to plan their trips for the summer, a new report is revealing the latest travel trends, spotlighting the opportunity for a family affair.—
Ashley J. DiMella Fox News,
Fox News,
23 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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In the pantheon of fashionable patterns, one would be forgiven for overlooking plaid.—
Christina Holevas,
Vogue,
14 Mar. 2025
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In President Donald Trump’s idealized framing, the United States was at its zenith in the 1890s, when top hats and shirtwaists were fashionable and typhoid fever often killed more soldiers than combat.—
Will Weissert,
Chicago Tribune,
10 Mar. 2025
Noun
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The latests deaths included three residents of long-term care facilities in Dallas, as well as a Balch Springs man in his 20s and a Dallas man in his 60s.—
Dana Branham,
Dallas News,
30 Apr. 2020
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That equates to more than 45 million Americans using CBD products, based on latest available U.S. Census estimates.—
Brendan Bures,
chicagotribune.com,
2 Oct. 2019
Adjective
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While the overarching trend for fall is still lowest maintenance possible, there's a bit more happening than your typical sunny blondes and balayage brunettes.—
Bella Cacciatore,
Glamour,
2 Sep. 2020
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What was once a sleepy college town next to a railroad stop is now one of the most happening cities in the state of Texas.—
Craig Hlavaty,
Houston Chronicle,
5 Apr. 2018
Noun
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Abstract Expressionism, a painterly movement that trumpeted drippy strokes and flat canvases, was still in vogue when Whitten enrolled at Cooper Union in 1960.—
Alex Greenberger,
ARTnews.com,
20 Mar. 2025
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The Pixel 9a has the same flat aluminum frame that has been in vogue on smartphones for the past few years.—
Ars Technica,
Ars Technica,
19 Mar. 2025
Noun
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Hall started the company during the early 20th century postcard craze, originally operating out of a bookstore in Norfolk, Nebraska, with his brothers, William and Rollie.—
Monty Davis,
Kansas City Star,
29 Mar. 2025
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Those cautionary words didn’t keep direct-to-consumer genetic testing from becoming something of a craze, bolstered by publicity about celebrities responding to genetic indicators.—
Michael Hiltzik,
Los Angeles Times,
26 Mar. 2025
Noun
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Listen to new Miami Dolphins running back Alexander Mattison describe his playing style, and one understands why the team decided to sign him.—
David Furones,
Sun Sentinel,
27 Mar. 2025
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This is about style preference and body type, not gender.—
Virgie Tovar,
Forbes.com,
27 Mar. 2025
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“Chic.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/chic. Accessed 4 Apr. 2025.
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