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as in fashionable
being in the latest or current fashion
the strikingly modish gowns that actresses wear to award shows
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as in popular
enjoying widespread favor or approval
a modish chef who is currently the darling of the restaurant reviewers
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Recent Examples of modish
Bloomingdale’s set an American template for a modish form of dry goods emporium generally thought to have originated in early 19th-century Paris.
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Guy Trebay, New York Times, 8 Sep. 2022
In fact, as sprawling Palermo spawned ever more restaurants, its enclaves all got modish nicknames: Palermo Soho, Palermo Hollywood, Palermo Pacífico.
—Catesby Holmes, Condé Nast Traveler, 18 Apr. 2022
But what caught my eye was Bankman-Fried’s aspiration to use his billions to save the world through a modish variety of philanthropy especially popular right now among millennial and Gen Z cybernerds called effective altruism.
—Timothy Noah, The New Republic, 16 Nov. 2022
The low supply of engineers and other critical occupations led to lucrative pay and tons of modish perks.
—Jacob Carpenter, Fortune, 4 Nov. 2022
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Guy Trebay, New York Times, 8 Sep. 2022
In fact, as sprawling Palermo spawned ever more restaurants, its enclaves all got modish nicknames: Palermo Soho, Palermo Hollywood, Palermo Pacífico.
—Catesby Holmes, Condé Nast Traveler, 18 Apr. 2022
But what caught my eye was Bankman-Fried’s aspiration to use his billions to save the world through a modish variety of philanthropy especially popular right now among millennial and Gen Z cybernerds called effective altruism.
—Timothy Noah, The New Republic, 16 Nov. 2022
The low supply of engineers and other critical occupations led to lucrative pay and tons of modish perks.
—Jacob Carpenter, Fortune, 4 Nov. 2022
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for modish
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These fashionable kicks have removable EVA orthotic inserts and thick, cushioned soles that’ll support your feet on long travel days.—
Amelia McBride,
Travel + Leisure,
17 Feb. 2025
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Meghan Markle isn’t letting chilly weather stop her from wearing a fashionable ’fit.—
Averi Baudler,
People.com,
14 Feb. 2025
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As to the long term value, the market for props fluctuates like any collectible, depending on factors like scarcity, desirability, salience and memorability of the movie in today’s popular culture and dynamics within an auction itself.—
Rob Salkowitz,
Forbes,
25 Feb. 2025
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Based on the popular podcast series of the same name, ABC's Scamanda tells the story of Amanda Riley, a wife, mother, and Christian who built a national profile by blogging about her struggles with Stage 3 blood cancer.—
Randall Colburn,
EW.com,
25 Feb. 2025
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Bates’ latest look adds to her stylish — yet comfy — award show fashion.—
Colson Thayer,
People.com,
24 Feb. 2025
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Tory Sport There’s no shortage of stylish activewear at Tory Sport.—
Nicole Kliest,
Vogue,
24 Feb. 2025
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No camera control button: Instead the new iPhone 16e features an action button, that according to Apple, allows users to press and use visual intelligence to call your best friend, launch your favorite app, and more.—
Ramon Padilla,
USA TODAY,
21 Feb. 2025
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Just 10 percent of US adults surveyed by Gallup last year listed baseball as their favorite sport.—
Mack DeGeurin,
Popular Science,
21 Feb. 2025
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Vionic Women's Hayes Skimmers Ballet Flat $135 $65 at Amazon These chic Hayes skimmers are like a cross between a ballet flat and a slip-on loafer.—
Amelia McBride,
Travel + Leisure,
17 Feb. 2025
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Another influential woman in Mukherjee’s life is Linda Fargo, Bergdorf Goodman’s chic, silver-haired senior vice president of fashion—and the retail high priestess responsible for Sabyasachi’s Big Apple debut.—
Naomi Rougeau,
Robb Report,
17 Feb. 2025
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While the overarching trend for fall is still lowest maintenance possible, there's a bit more happening than your typical sunny blondes and balayage brunettes.—
Bella Cacciatore,
Glamour,
2 Sep. 2020
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What was once a sleepy college town next to a railroad stop is now one of the most happening cities in the state of Texas.—
Craig Hlavaty,
Houston Chronicle,
5 Apr. 2018
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“Modish.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/modish. Accessed 3 Mar. 2025.
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