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Recent Examples of chichi
Kelly Corbett, House Beautiful, 9 Dec. 2019
Revelers from across the country and abroad were parading through Berlin on Saturday from chichi Kurfuerstendamm street in the west to the city’s landmark Brandenburg Gate.
—Washington Post, 27 July 2019
Yet, everyday cooks don’t need to read a lactic science paper to understand how to make chichi butter choices.
—Lucinda Scala Quinn, Washington Post, 21 June 2019
The pages inside the magazine are just as chichi as the cover, featuring an array of pieces from the Paris Couture collections, including conceptual designs from Marni, Loewe, Calvin Klein, and Emporio Armani.
—Emily Kirkpatrick, PEOPLE.com, 26 Sep. 2017
Of course, there were clues: Michael kicked a puppy in the very second episode, and no self-respecting Elysium so closely resembles a chichi outdoor mall in Pasadena.
—Sophie Gilbert, The Atlantic, 20 Sep. 2017
Madeleine Marr, Miami Herald, 14 June 2024
This part of Colorado is really chichi and fancy, with lots of great restaurants and amazing natural beauty.
—Krista Simmons, Sunset Magazine, 19 Dec. 2023
Cameo was burning $5 million a month on its staff, travel, parties at the Cameo House, and expensive takeout for stars from chichi spots like Sugarfish and Jon & Vinny’s.
—Sapna Maheshwari, New York Times, 20 Oct. 2023
Alongside the usual tra-la-la and chichi of Fashion Week in Paris, a fair amount of blah-blah was heard about the potential merging of the sexes on runways and the end of a separate men’s wear season altogether.
—Guy Trebay, New York Times, 28 June 2017
Adjective
But finding that perfect chichi pullover can be a mission.
—Kelly Corbett, House Beautiful, 9 Dec. 2019
Revelers from across the country and abroad were parading through Berlin on Saturday from chichi Kurfuerstendamm street in the west to the city’s landmark Brandenburg Gate.
—Washington Post, 27 July 2019
Yet, everyday cooks don’t need to read a lactic science paper to understand how to make chichi butter choices.
—Lucinda Scala Quinn, Washington Post, 21 June 2019
The pages inside the magazine are just as chichi as the cover, featuring an array of pieces from the Paris Couture collections, including conceptual designs from Marni, Loewe, Calvin Klein, and Emporio Armani.
—Emily Kirkpatrick, PEOPLE.com, 26 Sep. 2017
Of course, there were clues: Michael kicked a puppy in the very second episode, and no self-respecting Elysium so closely resembles a chichi outdoor mall in Pasadena.
—Sophie Gilbert, The Atlantic, 20 Sep. 2017
Noun
In Instagram pictures from the chichi event, the 27 year old looks the opposite of stressed, though, posing like a pro.
—Madeleine Marr, Miami Herald, 14 June 2024
This part of Colorado is really chichi and fancy, with lots of great restaurants and amazing natural beauty.
—Krista Simmons, Sunset Magazine, 19 Dec. 2023
Cameo was burning $5 million a month on its staff, travel, parties at the Cameo House, and expensive takeout for stars from chichi spots like Sugarfish and Jon & Vinny’s.
—Sapna Maheshwari, New York Times, 20 Oct. 2023
Alongside the usual tra-la-la and chichi of Fashion Week in Paris, a fair amount of blah-blah was heard about the potential merging of the sexes on runways and the end of a separate men’s wear season altogether.
—Guy Trebay, New York Times, 28 June 2017
Recent Examples of Synonyms for chichi
Noun
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None of that decadent froufrou for us Americans, no sir; the Eurosport breathes through a Rochester two-barrel carburetor, and the mixture flows from carburetor to manifold unvexed by any little whirling rotors or impellers.—
David E. Davis Jr.,
Car and Driver,
30 Jan. 2023
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An unusual mushroom farm, a chef who hates trash cans, manta for all, Thanksgiving classics and waiting for froufrou.—
Laurie Ochoa,
Los Angeles Times,
12 Nov. 2022
Adjective
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Do that five or six times and then garnish with a celery stalk, and perhaps something ostentatious like a poached shrimp or a cheeseburger, and enjoy.—
Jeremy Repanich,
Robb Report,
7 Feb. 2025
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Of clothing: not showy, ostentatious, or overly revealing.—
Jalen Williams,
Detroit Free Press,
3 Dec. 2024
Noun
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To majorly commit, request everyone show up in tea-time finery—hats and all.—
Kaitlyn Yarborough,
Southern Living,
15 Jan. 2025
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But for all its imperial finery and grandeur, the waltz was the people’s dance.—
Mark Swed,
Los Angeles Times,
31 Dec. 2024
Adjective
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Just by advancing this peace plan for Gaza, Egypt has salvaged the Palestinian aspiration for statehood from Trump’s desire to conjure a showy real estate development deal.—
Lisa Anderson,
Foreign Affairs,
14 Mar. 2025
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Matching the evening mood, the prose isn’t as showy as in previous Hollinghurst works.—
Sam Worley,
Vulture,
7 Oct. 2024
Noun
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Others are new to the event such as San Marino, which has vertical textile and apparel manufacturing operations in Japan, Italy, China and ASEAN countries.—
Angela Velasquez,
Sourcing Journal,
20 Mar. 2025
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Plus, for in-store purchases, customers who sport school or fan apparel will receive a free classic cookie.—
Moná Thomas,
People.com,
19 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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Vincent, in his usual flamboyant manner, picked up a pink dress.—
Yiyun Li,
The New Yorker,
23 Mar. 2025
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As Mercury’s extraordinary talent and flamboyant persona propel the band to new heights, personal struggles and the pressures of fame begin to take their toll.—
Travis Bean,
Forbes,
22 Mar. 2025
Noun
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At first, Valentín shows no interest in Molina’s frippery, but once he gets started on his detailed narration of the loopy movie plot, the political prisoner begins eagerly requesting further installments.—
David Rooney,
The Hollywood Reporter,
3 Sep. 2019
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But who has time for all of that frippery, anyway, when war’s a-comin’?—
Kimberly Roots,
TVLine,
20 Dec. 2024
Adjective
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The Motifs The Flora scarf, one of Gucci’s most iconic designs, was created in 1966 when Princess Grace of Monaco put in a request for a colorful and exuberant design and Rodolfo Gucci, son of founder Guccio Gucci, asked Accornero to assist.—
Luisa Zargani,
WWD,
21 Mar. 2025
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The reversal comes amid a broader market pullback that has been fueled by concerns over U.S. tariff plans, AI spending and exuberant tech valuations.—
Pia Singh,
CNBC,
18 Mar. 2025
Cite this Entry
“Chichi.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/chichi. Accessed 2 Apr. 2025.
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