as in fashionable
having or showing a very high degree of elegance and luxury
Celebrities paraded the red carpet in a wide display of posh outfits. The posh hotel carries a hefty price tag.
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Recent Examples of posh
The story reported that Ellis used GLAAD funds to upgrade her home, acquire a coveted vacation property and travel first class to posh confabs like the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland.
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Matt Donnelly, Variety, 30 Oct. 2024
Leo: Zombie There's nothing Leo loves more than the spotlight, and no one's ever made a gory zombie look more posh than Demi Lovato.
—Valerie Mesa, People.com, 28 Oct. 2024
Julia’s equally posh BFF Jane (Emily Newsome) feels quite the same about her milksop of a hubby, Willy (Kevin Clarke).
—Karen D'souza, The Mercury News, 25 Oct. 2024
The breakout scene of the first film was when Eddie, going kinda nuts during the early days of his partnership with Venom, took a refreshing bath in a posh restaurant’s lobster tank.
—James Grebey, TIME, 25 Oct. 2024
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Matt Donnelly, Variety, 30 Oct. 2024
Leo: Zombie There's nothing Leo loves more than the spotlight, and no one's ever made a gory zombie look more posh than Demi Lovato.
—Valerie Mesa, People.com, 28 Oct. 2024
Julia’s equally posh BFF Jane (Emily Newsome) feels quite the same about her milksop of a hubby, Willy (Kevin Clarke).
—Karen D'souza, The Mercury News, 25 Oct. 2024
The breakout scene of the first film was when Eddie, going kinda nuts during the early days of his partnership with Venom, took a refreshing bath in a posh restaurant’s lobster tank.
—James Grebey, TIME, 25 Oct. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for posh
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New Balance has had a dramatic shift in image, from being famously seen as uncool to becoming very fashionable in recent years.Ayesha Javed, TIME, 3 Nov. 2024
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Juicy Couture winter jacket: $39.99 This beautiful Juicy Couture winter jacket can keep your child warm and fashionable on the playground.Nora Colomer, Fox News, 2 Nov. 2024
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Meanwhile, the Sorel Women’s Ona 503 Hikers are undeniably stylish for shoppers looking to blend fashion and function, and the 50 percent off price tag certainly doesn’t hurt.Merrell Readman, Travel + Leisure, 5 Nov. 2024
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Rob’s direction is stylish; BoulderLight’s understanding of modern audiences is unmatched – and together the filmmakers are best in class.Andreas Wiseman, Deadline, 31 Oct. 2024
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Vacations Will Focus On The Luxury Of Time Forget yachts and private jets; a truly luxurious holiday doesn’t have to be about splashing the cash.Rebecca Ann Hughes, Forbes, 5 Nov. 2024
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These high-quality ornaments will make your tree appear more luxurious and elegant.Halee Miller Van Ryswyk, Better Homes & Gardens, 4 Nov. 2024
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Plus, the new Jet Black aluminum case paired with a sleek black sport band gives it a refined, sporty look.Juhi Wadia, PCMAG, 12 Nov. 2024
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Additionally, the sleek, modern design of the Viomi V8 integrates seamlessly into your kitchen without taking up unnecessary space.New Atlas, New Atlas, 5 Nov. 2024
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The Barbie star’s chic new chop is courtesy of celebrity hairstylist Marc Mena—also known as the man behind Madelyn Cline’s iconic beach bob—who shared a behind-the-scenes reel of Greenblatt’s transformation to Instagram.Danielle Sinay, Glamour, 5 Nov. 2024
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It's earned over 20,000 five-star ratings from happy shoppers and comes in 13 colors, from chic navy to khaki green.Esme Benjamin, People.com, 5 Nov. 2024
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Southern California happenings After a century, concrete plant that helped build L.A. makes way for a deluxe tower.Andrew J. Campa, Los Angeles Times, 3 Nov. 2024
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The reissue was available in multiple permutations, including a deluxe digital download, two vinyl variants, and two CD/Blu-ray audio combo editions (most inclusive of additional unearthed bonus tracks).Keith Caulfield, Billboard, 1 Nov. 2024
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Target shoppers have the opportunity to snag deals on everyday essentials to more lavish gifts.Francisco Velasquez, Quartz, 14 Nov. 2024
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Once absorbed by the skin, the remaining mud is rinsed off in a lavish Vichy shower, and afterward skin is soothed with an aloe gel mask.Margaux Lushing, Forbes, 5 Nov. 2024
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“Posh.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/posh. Accessed 21 Nov. 2024.
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