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.
Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
Example Sentences
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of posh
In their posh Palm Springs home, Polly and Lyman Wyeth (at Cygnet, played by Rosina Reynolds and Alan Rust) are ardent Republicans.
—
David L. Coddon, San Diego Union-Tribune, 6 Feb. 2025
Up to 50 guests can file into this posh viewing venue.
—Amy Drew Thompson, Orlando Sentinel, 6 Feb. 2025
Or posh gym chain Equinox, which recently launched a $40,000-per-year membership aimed at helping its members live longer.
—Corey Buhay, Outside Online, 1 Feb. 2025
Past interiors run the gamut from a Manhattan skyscraper apartment to a posh boutique in Beverly Hills.
—Dan Howarth, Architectural Digest, 30 Jan. 2025
See All Example Sentences for posh
David L. Coddon, San Diego Union-Tribune, 6 Feb. 2025
Up to 50 guests can file into this posh viewing venue.
—Amy Drew Thompson, Orlando Sentinel, 6 Feb. 2025
Or posh gym chain Equinox, which recently launched a $40,000-per-year membership aimed at helping its members live longer.
—Corey Buhay, Outside Online, 1 Feb. 2025
Past interiors run the gamut from a Manhattan skyscraper apartment to a posh boutique in Beverly Hills.
—Dan Howarth, Architectural Digest, 30 Jan. 2025
See All Example Sentences for posh
Recent Examples of Synonyms for posh
Adjective
-
These fashionable kicks have removable EVA orthotic inserts and thick, cushioned soles that’ll support your feet on long travel days.—
Amelia McBride,
Travel + Leisure,
17 Feb. 2025
-
Meghan Markle isn’t letting chilly weather stop her from wearing a fashionable ’fit.—
Averi Baudler,
People.com,
14 Feb. 2025
Adjective
-
Crate & kids Geo Checker Slate Blue Performance Area Rug $399 Crate & kids Easy Clean: This stylish rug is one your kid can grow up with—its unique style is as well-suited to a young kid’s room as a teenager’s.—
Briana Feigon,
Architectural Digest,
24 Feb. 2025
-
Some of these are no. 1 best-sellers, like a stylish mock-neck set and a sleek long-sleeve monochrome look, and others have an eye-catching number of high ratings, like this super comfy tracksuit with nearly 14,000 five-star fans.—
Claudia Fisher,
Parents,
24 Feb. 2025
Adjective
-
The tour included a visit to Lanvin’s Vic Room, an archival space that hosts some of the maison’s most iconic creations, including the whimsical Python Cat Bag, a piece that exemplifies Lanvin’s playful yet luxurious aesthetic.—
SPIN Contributor,
SPIN,
17 Feb. 2025
-
The Nakasendō at its full extent stretched 330 miles and would have taken the average traveler two or three weeks of intense legwork; our three days of walking would be easier, and much more luxurious, with our bags transported separately by car.—
Hannah Walhout,
Travel + Leisure,
15 Feb. 2025
Adjective
-
At its permanent venue near Barcelona airport, Kings League matches take place on a bold black pitch measuring 180 feet by 115 feet, evoking the sleek aesthetic of the Laver Cup, reinforcing the league’s modern, cutting-edge identity.—
Asli Pelit,
Forbes,
26 Feb. 2025
-
Munn kept her hair classic with her dark tresses pulled into a sleek low ponytail.—
Angel Saunders,
People.com,
26 Feb. 2025
Adjective
-
Another influential woman in Mukherjee’s life is Linda Fargo, Bergdorf Goodman’s chic, silver-haired senior vice president of fashion—and the retail high priestess responsible for Sabyasachi’s Big Apple debut.—
Naomi Rougeau,
Robb Report,
17 Feb. 2025
-
Vionic Women's Hayes Skimmers Ballet Flat $135 $65 at Amazon These chic Hayes skimmers are like a cross between a ballet flat and a slip-on loafer.—
Amelia McBride,
Travel + Leisure,
17 Feb. 2025
Adjective
-
The infamous city center and surrounding bay houses 2 deluxe hotels, 4 casinos and 3 spas including Les Thermes Marins de Monte Carlo which all offer opportunities to see and be seen.—
Alissa Fitzgerald,
Forbes,
22 Feb. 2025
-
The pop star’s sixth LP, which came out last August, has returned to the summit of the Official U.K. Albums Chart following the recent release of a deluxe version (Feb. 21).—
Sophie Williams,
Billboard,
21 Feb. 2025
Adjective
-
Just west of Back Bay station, visitors can discover an oasis of warmth in the form of the Four Seasons Hotel One Dalton Street, a lavish property that comes equipped with a wealth of amenities designed with wintertime in mind.—
Jared Ranahan,
Forbes,
27 Feb. 2025
-
Mayor Tom Carney and Vice Mayor Juli Casale should stand firm in opposition to the union’s demands for lavish retirement benefits.—
Sun Sentinel Editorial Board,
Sun Sentinel,
26 Feb. 2025
Cite this Entry
“Posh.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/posh. Accessed 3 Mar. 2025.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
Share