as in fashionableness
the quality or state of being fashionable
kids dyeing their hair in pursuit of hip
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1
as in fashionable
being in the latest or current fashion
hip sunglasses whose fancy prices will make you squint in disbelief
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2
as in aware
having inside information
he wasn't hip to what was going on behind the scenes and was taken totally unawares by the company shake-up
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as in downtown
keenly aware of and responsive to the latest developments especially in fashion and entertainment
hip fashionistas wouldn't be caught dead in that outfit
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as in to inform
to give information to
if you want to get hipped on what goes on behind the scenes at a television network, you should read this book
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Recent Examples of hip
Daryl Austin, USA Today, 4 Apr. 2025
With the quarterback’s availability being an issue as of late following an injury-free 2023, there was some concern that the hip issue might linger into 2025.
—C. Isaiah Smalls Ii, Miami Herald, 1 Apr. 2025
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
Matt Donnelly, Variety, 29 June 2023
That's 1 rep. Pro tip: Press hips up throughout movement to keep body in a straight line.
—Women's Health, 6 Apr. 2023
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Noun
How to avoid hip pain Injuries are another factor behind hip pain, primarily hip flexor injuries, hamstring injuries and labrum tears that can all affect the hips and lead to discomfort and pain.
—Daryl Austin, USA Today, 4 Apr. 2025
With the quarterback’s availability being an issue as of late following an injury-free 2023, there was some concern that the hip issue might linger into 2025.
—C. Isaiah Smalls Ii, Miami Herald, 1 Apr. 2025
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
Verb
Complex was and remains deeply rooted in music and street culture – from sneakers and skaters to hip hop royalty.
—Matt Donnelly, Variety, 29 June 2023
That's 1 rep. Pro tip: Press hips up throughout movement to keep body in a straight line.
—Women's Health, 6 Apr. 2023
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Adjective
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Whistler elongates the fashionable figures into letter openers, and life into a series of dinner invitations to be sliced open.—
Adam Gopnik,
New Yorker,
6 Apr. 2025
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For example, one of the male characters in the story named Dingley will wear two vests on top of one other, which Reynoso said was inspired by the early 2000s clothing trend when fashionable young men wore two layered Polo shirts with their collars popped up.—
Pam Kragen,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
6 Apr. 2025
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Gong and his family members are aware of the filmmakers, even mention the filming, yet remain largely unselfconscious in front of the cameras.—
Murtada Elfadl,
Variety,
29 Mar. 2025
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Our brains are aware of inconsistencies in the imagery at a detailed level, even if the exact nature of these inconsistencies eludes our conscious perception.—
Rob Salkowitz,
Forbes.com,
28 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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Brian Hopkins, 2nd, whose ward includes Streeterville, responded by calling (not for the first time) for moving the existing 10 p.m. curfew for minors who are downtown without an accompanying adult back to 8 p.m.—
The Editorial Board,
Chicago Tribune,
13 Mar. 2025
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This spurred collectors to acquire some organs from movie theaters that were being closed or sold as people shifted from watching movies downtown to watching TV at home in the suburbs.—
Heather Kathryn Ross,
Smithsonian Magazine,
28 Feb. 2025
Verb
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According to Kang, investment in innovative projects should inform how the company should move forward.—
Jessica Mendoza,
Forbes.com,
1 Apr. 2025
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That will inform many of your decisions and pivots.—
Neil Senturia,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
31 Mar. 2025
Noun
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Beyond fashion deals, the shop’s charm is the cross-generational style advice dispensed by both women.—
Amy Tara Koch,
New York Times,
8 Apr. 2025
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How could this happen to such a visceral, joyous style of music?—
John Blake,
CNN Money,
8 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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The exterior layout is stylish and functional that features a massive sundec and a killer beach club that allows guests easy access to the water.—
Bill Springer,
Forbes.com,
2 Apr. 2025
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Golf push carts are a stylish and convenient way to tote your clubs around the course with a wide array of features and storage.—
BestReviews,
Chicago Tribune,
1 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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Mid-soul-searching, a wise friend suggested something.—
Jed Brewer,
Rolling Stone,
1 Apr. 2025
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Some are even considering locking up their assets in various types of irrevocable trusts in advanced estate planning transactions without knowing what their exemption amount will be, which candidly is the current wise advice amongst the private wealth planning community.—
Darren T. Case,
Forbes.com,
31 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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During Trump's presidential campaign, Iranian hackers sent unsolicited information stolen from the now President-elect's campaign to people affiliated with President 's campaign over the summer, according to the Office of the Director of National Intelligence and the .—
Monica Sager,
Newsweek,
3 Jan. 2025
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Billy Ray adopted Trace in 1993 after marrying his now ex-wife Tish Cyrus.—
Steven J. Horowitz,
Variety,
23 Jan. 2025
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“Hip.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hip. Accessed 13 Apr. 2025.
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