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
  • However, in what may become a new norm, the notoriously sharp elbowed Jones’ filing, like Lively’s filing late last week with the California Civil Rights department is chock-full of seemingly incriminating texts between the now defendants.
    Dominic Patten, Deadline, 24 Dec. 2024
  • Nick Mosby has supported his now ex-wife throughout her legal saga.
    Mikenzie Frost, Baltimore Sun, 4 Dec. 2024
Definition of now
Adjective
  • On Thursday, tens of thousands of spectators were downtown for the 3-mile walk that features several floats, giant balloons, marching bands, clowns, Santa, elves, holiday music and much more.
    Nour Rahal, Detroit Free Press, 28 Nov. 2024
  • And once downtown, local hotels do their part to secretly move Hollywood stars around the city.
    Etan Vlessing, The Hollywood Reporter, 6 Sep. 2024
Definition of downtown
Adjective
  • One, done, and fabulous — that’s Oprah Winfrey’s latest look in a very stylish nutshell.
    Jamie Allison Sanders, People.com, 20 Dec. 2024
  • Kenneth: Strong, stylish, and elegant, Kenneth is a thoughtful choice.
    Kara Nesvig, Parents, 19 Dec. 2024
Definition of stylish
Adjective
  • 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
  • If there is a fashionable way to wear UGGs, J.Lo has tried it.
    Isabel Serra, Glamour, 25 Dec. 2024
  • During Milan Fashion Week, the Armani Hotel becomes a central hub for the fashionable elite, further highlighting the brand’s enduring influence in both fashion and culture.
    Jeetendr Sehdev, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
Definition of fashionable
Adjective
  • Inspired by Studio 54, Boogie Nights became the grooviest alternative option for creatives in the music and fashion industries, who were craving something more meaningful than the club scene but still wanted to be outside.
    Heran Mamo, Billboard, 16 Dec. 2024
  • If the date goes well, for afters: Less than a five minute walk away, dance the night away with elevated cocktails at groovy speakeasy Keys and Heels (led by the same owner, Massimo Lusardi).
    Jessica Chapel, Condé Nast Traveler, 8 Dec. 2024
Definition of groovy
Adjective
  • In response, social media companies’ algorithms to detect drug-selling behavior are getting smarter and are aggregating images and emojis, Fuller says.
    Mattha Busby, WIRED, 17 Dec. 2024
  • This includes smart TVs, non-gaming laptops, phones, tablets or third party gaming devices.
    Paul Tassi, Forbes, 17 Dec. 2024
Definition of smart
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“Hep.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hep. Accessed 30 Dec. 2024.

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