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
Travel + Leisure Editors, Travel + Leisure, 16 Apr. 2025
On the main level there’s a chic family room with double-height ceilings, a sleek and an all-white living room with immediate access to the backyard.
—Emma Reynolds, Forbes.com, 15 Apr. 2025
John Mariani, Forbes, 23 Jan. 2025
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
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Adjective
Tucked just a block away from the Tuileries Garden in a private mansion, this romantic hotel opened in early 2025 on the chic Rue du Mont-Thabor, behind sliding glass doors and a simple gold plaque.
—Travel + Leisure Editors, Travel + Leisure, 16 Apr. 2025
On the main level there’s a chic family room with double-height ceilings, a sleek and an all-white living room with immediate access to the backyard.
—Emma Reynolds, Forbes.com, 15 Apr. 2025
Noun
The whole enterprise reminds me of the glamor and silvery chic of New York in the 1930s and demonstrates the city’s endurance as a capital of style and refined taste.
—John Mariani, Forbes, 23 Jan. 2025
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
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for chic
Adjective
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Shop more lightweight cardigans inspired by Reese Witherspoon’s stylish top at Amazon below.—
Averi Baudler,
People.com,
25 Apr. 2025
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Virgin Atlantic Clubhouse London Heathrow Airport Known for its stylish and cheeky British hospitality, Virgin Atlantic’s Clubhouse includes premium alcohol with no up charge, including Laurent-Perrier La Cuvée Champagne and the the signature Virgin Redhead cocktail.—
Kaila Yu,
Forbes.com,
25 Apr. 2025
Noun
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This reflects an industry trend moving beyond general-purpose models toward variants optimized for specific high-value tasks often driven by enterprise demand.—
Janakiram MSV,
Forbes.com,
15 Apr. 2025
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It wasn’t lost on me that 2000s references were also larger trends at Revolve Festival.—
Robyn Mowatt,
Essence,
14 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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By the 1960s, women were making more fashionable style choices.—
Joseph Hudak,
Rolling Stone,
15 Apr. 2025
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Newly single Rachel Zoe, meanwhile, made a grand entrance flanked by a fashionable crew.—
Brianne Tracy,
People.com,
15 Apr. 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
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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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Folding gadgets are very much in vogue at the moment – from phones to tablets and bike helmets to bikes.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
17 Apr. 2025
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Willow Springs having a track club element—something in vogue at tracks across the world—also seems inevitable.—
Erik Shilling,
Robb Report,
10 Apr. 2025
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More than a decade after the Ice Bucket Challenge flooded social media with footage of people getting drenched in freezing water for a good cause, the viral craze is back — this time to raise awareness and funds for mental health.—
Leslie Katz,
Forbes.com,
21 Apr. 2025
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Liquid lipsticks have long evolved since the original 2015 craze.—
Conçetta Ciarlo,
Vogue,
17 Apr. 2025
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His play style requires highly technical players, a standard that is not widely characteristic of MLS.—
Felipe Cardenas,
New York Times,
20 Apr. 2025
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More Pro Wrestling: 'Stone Cold' Steve Austin Confirmed For WrestleMania: Report Mysterio would quickly become one of the most popular baby faces in the company, partially due to his incredible in-ring style.—
Nicholas Creel,
MSNBC Newsweek,
19 Apr. 2025
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“Chic.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/chic. Accessed 30 Apr. 2025.
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