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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Recent polling suggests that dissatisfaction with Trump's handling of the economy is a key factor in his declining popularity.—
Mark Davis,
Newsweek,
14 Mar. 2025 -
Stalwarts like Magic and Pokemon have seen recent surges in popularity and profitability, thanks to not just new fans but ones who played these games as kids returning to the fold with more disposable income.—
Rob Wieland,
Forbes,
14 Mar. 2025
Noun
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Standout moments included Tom Ford’s striking blue leather shirt in look 27; the rich tonal head-to-toe looks at Gabriela Hearst, and Givenchy’s luxurious high-necked drape dresses, which were the epitome of elegance.—
Rhonda Richford,
WWD,
12 Mar. 2025
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Shot by Kacper Kasprzyk and styled by Carine Roitfeld, the spread exudes elegance and sophistication.—
Mecca Pryor,
Essence,
10 Mar. 2025
Noun
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Some jeans were a blast from the past for millennials who grew up with low rises and flare fits in vogue.—
Angela Velasquez,
Sourcing Journal,
7 Mar. 2025
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That’s right — the leg-hugging style popular in the 2000s and 2010s is in vogue again.—
BestReviews,
The Mercury News,
6 Mar. 2025
Noun
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Lately, my go-to style has been an oversized V-neck sweater like this one from Quince.—
Lydia Mansel,
Travel + Leisure,
15 Mar. 2025
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Personal style is all about texture, and so for me, adding texture through an accessory, like a leather belt or gold jewelry, helps make your outfits feel less plain.—
Sam Reed,
Glamour,
15 Mar. 2025
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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One of the country’s most prestigious law firms has regained favor with President Donald Trump after having its security clearances revoked last week.—
Emily Hallas,
Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government,
21 Mar. 2025
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In other words, someone might give you a gift, a favor or an advantage.—
Georgia Nicols,
The Denver Post,
20 Mar. 2025
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“Modishness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/modishness. Accessed 25 Mar. 2025.
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