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
At the same show, Raye stunned in a posh tweed dress in black.
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Robyn Mowatt, Essence, 14 Mar. 2025
In the Hamptons, Pace and Sotheby’s opened outposts two blocks from each other, while in Palm Beach, they were located—along with Acquavella Galleries—in the posh Royal Poinciana Plaza.
—Daniel Cassady, ARTnews.com, 14 Mar. 2025
Knick’s posh road trip along the Costa del Sol started on Marbella’s Golden Mile—which is longer than its name and has several luxury hotels, including the legendary Marbella Club—and featured a pit stop (for more auto adventures) on the famed Ascari Circuit in nearby Ronda.
—Passport By Forbeslife, Forbes, 14 Mar. 2025
The story doesn’t take place on Nantucket, but rather a posh New England boarding school.
—Melissa Kravitz Hoeffner, Forbes, 27 Feb. 2025
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Robyn Mowatt, Essence, 14 Mar. 2025
In the Hamptons, Pace and Sotheby’s opened outposts two blocks from each other, while in Palm Beach, they were located—along with Acquavella Galleries—in the posh Royal Poinciana Plaza.
—Daniel Cassady, ARTnews.com, 14 Mar. 2025
Knick’s posh road trip along the Costa del Sol started on Marbella’s Golden Mile—which is longer than its name and has several luxury hotels, including the legendary Marbella Club—and featured a pit stop (for more auto adventures) on the famed Ascari Circuit in nearby Ronda.
—Passport By Forbeslife, Forbes, 14 Mar. 2025
The story doesn’t take place on Nantucket, but rather a posh New England boarding school.
—Melissa Kravitz Hoeffner, Forbes, 27 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for posh
Adjective
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In the pantheon of fashionable patterns, one would be forgiven for overlooking plaid.—
Christina Holevas,
Vogue,
14 Mar. 2025
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In President Donald Trump’s idealized framing, the United States was at its zenith in the 1890s, when top hats and shirtwaists were fashionable and typhoid fever often killed more soldiers than combat.—
Will Weissert,
Chicago Tribune,
10 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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Beyond its stylish design and expert craftsmanship, the home is built for comfort.—
Abby Montanez,
Robb Report,
21 Mar. 2025
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The star’s casual looks always find the right balance between stylish and functional.—
Aemilia Madden,
Glamour,
20 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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The rustic yet luxurious accommodations range from studios to three-bedroom penthouses, offering oceanfront or mountain views.—
Stephan Rabimov,
Forbes,
22 Mar. 2025
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Pairing a utilitarian staple, like cargo pants, with overtly luxurious piece (such as a vintage fur coat or heritage bag) gives your ’fit a captivating touch of the unexpected.—
Kelsey Stiegman,
Glamour,
21 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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The design is sleek, and the comfortable fit applies to all three color options that are currently discounted (black, white, and navy blue).—
Louryn Strampe,
WIRED,
22 Mar. 2025
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Paris, 24, kept his outfit sleek and simple in a black shirt and jeans paired with black Converse sneakers and a chain necklace.—
Escher Walcott,
People.com,
22 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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The duo attended the Carolina Herrera runway show in chic ensembles, with Willow looking the spitting image of her mom.—
Catherine Santino,
People.com,
22 Mar. 2025
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The parlor level is a showstopper, featuring oak herringbone floors, a gorgeous black marble fireplace, and a chic chef’s kitchen with top-of-the-line Miele, Wolf, and Sub-Zero appliances.—
Abby Montanez,
Robb Report,
21 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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In April, Riot Games and Virgin Music Group will team up for a deluxe version of the Arcane League of Legends Season 2 soundtrack, adding to a roster that already includes heavyweights such as Stray Kids, Twenty One Pilots and Sheryl Lee Ralph.—
Kyle Denis,
Billboard,
20 Mar. 2025
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Now, Pearce is ready to close that Hummingbird chapter with the deluxe release that serendipitously tied the albums together.—
Daniela Avila,
People.com,
17 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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Follow Lewis for a deep dive into the world of luxury hotels, cruises, lavish spas, gourmet restaurants, and more.—
Lewis Nunn,
Forbes,
22 Mar. 2025
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Stay Here: Opening its lavish doors in 1887, Hotel Splendide Royale calls to mind the gilded age of travel with its glamorous details, like dense drapery in the guest rooms and wallpaper that coordinates with the bedspreads.—
Nicole Kliest,
Vogue,
21 Mar. 2025
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“Posh.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/posh. Accessed 2 Apr. 2025.
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