1
as in fashionableness
the quality or state of being fashionable
when it comes to clothes, she prefers modesty to modishness
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2
as in popularity
the state of enjoying widespread approval
the modishness of that hairstyle is now so transparent that the really hip people have moved on to something else
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for modishness
Noun
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Although early on the two might’ve been comparable in popularity, Battlefield ultimately fell behind Call of Duty in terms of cultural clout.—
Christopher Cruz,
Rolling Stone,
24 July 2025 -
According to polling by YouGov, Vance has a 38 percent popularity rating among voters.—
Sophie Clark,
MSNBC Newsweek,
24 July 2025
Noun
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Just barefoot elegance, ocean breezes, and the luxury of time standing still.—
South Seas Island Resort,
Miami Herald,
1 Aug. 2025
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Here's how to capture that effortless Italian elegance through thoughtful styling choices.—
Pooja Shah,
Forbes.com,
31 July 2025
Noun
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Political nicknames were in vogue at the time, Cheathem adds.—
Scott Neuman,
NPR,
23 July 2025
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Take the current vogue of AI smartphones, the Pixels were the first phones to go all-in on AI, with the Pixel 8 marketed as the first smartphone with AI built in.—
Ewan Spence,
Forbes.com,
22 July 2025
Noun
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Per our testers, this shoe excels in both comfort and style.—
Izzy Baskette,
People.com,
26 July 2025
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Three examples of Louisville bathroom renovations showcase various styles and upgrades. Design choices include bold wallpapers, mixed metals, and custom tile work.—
Lennie Omalza,
The Courier-Journal,
25 July 2025
Noun
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The Beach Boys were in decline by 1967 — in health and hipness alike.—
August Brown,
Los Angeles Times,
11 June 2025
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Photos and videos from the period show famous revelers clearly giddy with their own hipness.—
USA Today,
USA Today,
21 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Use in multis and exactas, especially with pace and track fit in his favor.—
Jared Welch,
Forbes.com,
1 Aug. 2025
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Just do yourself a favor and add Tyler Allgeier as a handcuff to Robinson in the double-digit rounds.—
Gary Davenport,
New York Times,
31 July 2025
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“Modishness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/modishness. Accessed 6 Aug. 2025.
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