as in fashionableness
the quality or state of being fashionable
college hipsterism that year meant ragged flannel shirts and faded jeans
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Recent Examples of hipsterism
Hippie bohemianism was out and underground hipsterism was in.
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Marc Myers, WSJ, 28 Nov. 2022
By the mid-2010s, hipsterism was absorbed—and then loathed—by the mainstream.
—Cassidy George, Vogue, 2 June 2022
Hunter spent the next decade documenting the heyday of hipsterism after dark.
—Cassidy George, Vogue, 2 June 2022
The area is a mix of divey and deluxe, the old-timey colliding with developers and hipsterism.
—Griffin Jackson, chicagotribune.com, 8 May 2018
But their off-putting hipsterism is rooted in one undeniable truth: Taking derailleurs out of the picture makes things a whole lot simpler and more reliable.
—John Bradley, WIRED, 21 Apr. 2011
Marc Myers, WSJ, 28 Nov. 2022
By the mid-2010s, hipsterism was absorbed—and then loathed—by the mainstream.
—Cassidy George, Vogue, 2 June 2022
Hunter spent the next decade documenting the heyday of hipsterism after dark.
—Cassidy George, Vogue, 2 June 2022
The area is a mix of divey and deluxe, the old-timey colliding with developers and hipsterism.
—Griffin Jackson, chicagotribune.com, 8 May 2018
But their off-putting hipsterism is rooted in one undeniable truth: Taking derailleurs out of the picture makes things a whole lot simpler and more reliable.
—John Bradley, WIRED, 21 Apr. 2011
Recent Examples of Synonyms for hipsterism
Noun
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Partisanship and hipness seemed, ever so briefly, compatible.Spencer Kornhaber, The Atlantic, 28 Oct. 2024
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But there’s not a smack of hipness here, and Jalali is not on a quest for cool.Anthony Lane, The New Yorker, 18 Aug. 2023
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In his office, Posen has now pinned the denim fabric around the hips, folding each corner like origami.Irina Aleksander, Vogue, 11 Dec. 2024
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The current was really strong with water up to my hips.Ashlea Halpern, Condé Nast Traveler, 10 Dec. 2024
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Experience the elegance of a traditional Victorian afternoon tea with samplings, etiquette lessons, and a mansion tour.Joe Rassel, Orlando Sentinel, 11 Dec. 2024
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Rumoured Lady Di Cabochon Studs: $78 Fresh from the elevated clothing brand’s new jewelry collection, these sophisticated pearl pieces transcend well into the evening, adding a touch of elegance and style to any ensemble.Dahvi Shira, Forbes, 10 Dec. 2024
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Vogue Daily newsletter Get essential fashion, style, and tips, in your inbox.Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 15 Dec. 2024
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One of the biggest things that shaped Rivera’s success and style as a head coach is his military upbringing, due to being the son of a U.S. Army Warrant Officer.DJ Siddiqi, Forbes, 15 Dec. 2024
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“Hipsterism.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hipsterism. Accessed 21 Dec. 2024.
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