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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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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But the platform may well have remained as niche as Mastodon, which stalled out after experiencing a bump in popularity when Musk acquired Twitter.—
Kyle Chayka,
New Yorker,
7 Apr. 2025 -
Sure, classic cocktails and thoughtful non-alcoholic options continue to soar in popularity, but beer is also a great choice for those seeking something lighter, perfect for warmer weather.—
Essence,
Essence,
7 Apr. 2025
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However, the 55-year-old managed to strike the perfect balance of Hollywood glamour and timeless elegance, pairing the look with a '70s vintage onyx and diamond statement necklace by Van Cleef & Arpels, coordinated drop earrings by Boucheron, and a classic approach to glam.—
Emily Tannenbaum,
Glamour,
5 Apr. 2025
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There was some kind of elegance to the minimalist shape.—
Bon Appétit,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
2 Apr. 2025
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Abstract Expressionism, a painterly movement that trumpeted drippy strokes and flat canvases, was still in vogue when Whitten enrolled at Cooper Union in 1960.—
Alex Greenberger,
ARTnews.com,
20 Mar. 2025
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Shows about Hollywood feel in vogue, with Seth Rogen’s Apple TV+ series The Studio about the fictional head of a big American player set to launch in a week.—
Max Goldbart,
Deadline,
19 Mar. 2025
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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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And, of course, Lynch's visionary style — ever so risky, strange, and deliberately confusing — set a new standard for the medium.—
EW.com,
EW.com,
8 Apr. 2025
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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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Below, 18 members of Forbes Coaches Council take a look at workplace practices that are falling out of favor, revealing growing preferences for processes and policies that offer flexibility, efficiency and well-being.—
Expert Panel®,
Forbes.com,
2 Apr. 2025
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The pic is booked at 3,400 locations with all premium upcharges working in its favor — Imax, Dolby, PLFs and motion seats.—
Nancy Tartaglione,
Deadline,
2 Apr. 2025
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“Modishness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/modishness. Accessed 15 Apr. 2025.
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