hep

adjective

ˈhep How to pronounce hep (audio)
Definition of hepnext
as in hip
keenly aware of and responsive to the latest developments especially in fashion and entertainment hep devotees of jazz were willing to brave any venue to hear him play

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for hep
  1. hip
  2. now
  3. downtown
  4. stylish
  5. with-it
  6. fashionable
  7. groovy
  8. smart
Adjective
  • It was seen as the hipper, edgier alternative to entrenched establishment clubs like Annabel’s and White’s.
    Gary Baum, The Hollywood Reporter, 6 Mar. 2024
  • These looks feel decidedly cooler and hipper than your standard suit, which can often read too buttoned-up or formal for a more casual outing.
    Christian Allaire, Vogue, 2 Mar. 2023
Definition of hip
Adjective
  • When the former best friends and lovers went through a divorce two years later in 2011, the debtor partially revoked the WPT to be able to pay his divorce obligations to his now ex-wife.
    Jay Adkisson, Forbes, 26 Oct. 2024
  • Robert De Niro was rumored to have made similar comments back in 2017 to his now ex-wife Grace Hightower.
    Samantha Bergeson, IndieWire, 16 Oct. 2024
Definition of now
Adjective
  • Smith said anywhere from 50,000 to 100,000 people could have been downtown at the time of the shooting, judging by views of the huge Halloween crowds.
    CBS News, CBS News, 1 Nov. 2024
  • Constantin grew up in San Jose on the Los Gatos border and recalls time spent playing at Blossom Hill Park and being downtown with family.
    Isha Trivedi, The Mercury News, 17 Sep. 2024
Definition of downtown
Adjective
  • Meanwhile, the Sorel Women’s Ona 503 Hikers are undeniably stylish for shoppers looking to blend fashion and function, and the 50 percent off price tag certainly doesn’t hurt.
    Merrell Readman, Travel + Leisure, 5 Nov. 2024
  • Rob’s direction is stylish; BoulderLight’s understanding of modern audiences is unmatched – and together the filmmakers are best in class.
    Andreas Wiseman, Deadline, 31 Oct. 2024
Definition of stylish
Adjective
  • June 25, 2024 3 AM PT Facebook Show more sharing options There were lime-green tube tops, lime-green beanies, lime-green hoodies and cowboy hats and sunglasses and at least one lime-green mesh vest like something an especially with-it street paver might wear.
    Mikael Wood, Los Angeles Times, 25 June 2024
  • Some things are simply not meant to be cool, hip, or with-it.
    Jay Nordlinger, National Review, 4 Apr. 2024
Definition of with-it
Adjective
  • New Balance has had a dramatic shift in image, from being famously seen as uncool to becoming very fashionable in recent years.
    Ayesha Javed, TIME, 3 Nov. 2024
  • Juicy Couture winter jacket: $39.99 This beautiful Juicy Couture winter jacket can keep your child warm and fashionable on the playground.
    Nora Colomer, Fox News, 2 Nov. 2024
Definition of fashionable
Adjective
  • Hippie Hippie fashion is a groovy way to make casual staples into a Halloween statement.
    James Powel, USA TODAY, 25 Oct. 2024
  • Sylvester Stallone is showing off some of his grooviest dance moves!
    Charlotte Phillipp, People.com, 20 Oct. 2024
Definition of groovy
Adjective
  • That was a smart play, because his impact was necessary, not only in creating zone-coverage looks in the pass game, but also as a running back and pass catcher.
    Dieter Kurtenbach, The Mercury News, 10 Nov. 2024
  • The company continues to focus on its strategy of providing energy and smart home solutions, supported by its recent acquisition of Vivint Smart Home (NRG).
    Quartz Bot, Quartz, 8 Nov. 2024
Definition of smart
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“Hep.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hep. Accessed 21 Nov. 2024.

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