modishness

noun

Definition of modishnessnext
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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  1. popularity
  2. elegance
  3. vogue
  4. style
  5. hipness
  6. favor
Noun
  • Since the resurgence in popularity of these timepieces in recent years, the 222 had somewhat flown under the radar in comparison (save for some savvy collectors who were already snapping up vintage versions).
    Paige Reddinger, Robb Report, 13 Jan. 2025
  • All those smashes were gathered onto their Greatest Hits compilation, which went on to become not just a sales juggernaut, but a historic win—one that is surging in popularity again this week.
    Hugh McIntyre, Forbes, 13 Jan. 2025
Definition of popularity
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  • This British brand’s collection honors wisdom, elegance, adaptability and intelligence, which are attributed to the snake in the Chinese zodiac.
    Ty Gaskins, WWD, 10 Jan. 2025
  • Erivo’s creation featured an abstract print that embodies casual elegance.
    Robyn Mowatt, Essence, 10 Jan. 2025
Definition of elegance
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  • Here’s what’s brewing: New All-Time Highs and the U.S. Bitcoin Reserve The art of bold price prediction is back in vogue.
    Nina Bambysheva, Forbes, 29 Dec. 2024
  • The once-obscure debate over impoundment has come into vogue in MAGA circles thanks to veterans of Trump’s first administration who remain his close allies.
    Molly Redden, ProPublica, 26 Nov. 2024
Definition of vogue
Noun
  • The ensuing preview features a wild mash-up of visual styles, from trippy digital collage to dancing AI bubble people, photo montage, found footage, nature visuals and animation.
    Gil Kaufman, Billboard, 14 Jan. 2025
  • After cementing its reputation in the shoe world — with the aforementioned styles driving buzz and sales — the brand is ready to expand its offer.
    Martino Carrera, WWD, 14 Jan. 2025
Definition of style
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  • Partisanship and hipness seemed, ever so briefly, compatible.
    Spencer Kornhaber, The Atlantic, 28 Oct. 2024
  • 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
Definition of hipness
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  • The association of certain places and people with certain foods can bring as much favor to the former as to the latter.
    John Mariani, Forbes, 8 Jan. 2025
  • Nor does Coppola do her lead or the film any favors by continually cutting away to slo-mo scenes of Anderson twirling around outside and staring forlornly at the horizon, which gives off heavy student-film vibes.
    David Fear, Rolling Stone, 8 Jan. 2025
Definition of favor
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