How to Use chic in a Sentence

chic

1 of 2 noun

• It's the height of chic this year.
• Her style of dress might be described as thrift-shop chic.
  — Jon Wertheim, Vulture, 25 June 2021
• The slips that will take us into the new year offer comfort and chic, which just might be the mantra of the 2020s.
  — Laird Borrelli-Persson, Vogue, 29 Nov. 2020
• The guest rooms and suites combine French chic with Dutch modernism.
  — Joanne Shurvell, Forbes, 19 Dec. 2022
• Over the past few years, press-on nails have gone from questionable to low-key chic.
  — Megan Decker, refinery29.com, 27 Oct. 2021
• There's something sporty chic about a good ringer tee, and La Ligne's passes the vibe check with ease.
  — Halie Lesavage, Harper's BAZAAR, 20 Apr. 2022
• Read on to see exactly how each star brings the chic pairing to life.
  — Alexis Bennett, Vogue, 11 June 2021
• Perfect for those who dig a bit of horse-riding chic in their wardrobe.
  — Andrea Navarro, Glamour, 18 Dec. 2023
• Add a white heeled sandal and a structured bag for a look that might even skew a bit prep-school chic.
  — Vogue, 30 Mar. 2022
• Still, from his horns and tattoos to the double-bladed lightsaber, Maul's bad-guy chic was hard to beat.
  — Brian Truitt, USA TODAY, 24 May 2023
• The food options are varied and affordable yet up-to-date and chic.
  — Jaime Catmull, Forbes, 7 Apr. 2021
• The vibe in the rooms and common spaces is very retro-chic, and the hotel has an outdoor pool and lively pool deck.
  — Travel + Leisure, 1 Mar. 2021
• The former Gucci heiress might not be thrilled by the film, but the rest of the world can't wait to see why Gaga is serving snowslope chic.
  — Ineye Komonibo, refinery29.com, 15 Mar. 2021
• There’s the effortless chic of the 3rd and the 4th—a chunk of both making up Le Marais—that is as enduring as a pair of Chanel flats.
  — Chadner Navarro, Vogue, 28 Nov. 2022
• This look can go so many ways: edgy, classic, or upscale chic.
  — Tatjana Freund, ELLE, 31 Jan. 2023
• Billie kept her glam Old Hollywood chic, with a peach lip, winged eye, and a '90s blowout.
  — Kelsey Stiegman, Seventeen, 13 Sep. 2021
• Hilton, 39, oozed chic in a long black dress with a high thigh slit and matching jacket with gold buttons.
  — Escher Walcott, Peoplemag, 3 July 2023
• The Goop founder leaned into the après ski chic, wearing neutral sweaters, long pleated skirts, and sleek suits.
  — Hannah Jackson, Vogue, 13 Nov. 2023
• Stockholm is a city more known for its chic than camaraderie.
  — Laird Borrelli-Persson, Vogue, 21 June 2021
• From alté-chic to craft core down to grungy looks, the character-heavy dressing was at its peak.
  — Ekow Barnes, Essence, 2 Oct. 2022
• Why not follow their lead and channel Riviera chic on your next date night?
  — Alex Kessler, Glamour, 16 Feb. 2023
• The singer looks gorgeous as ever in the shots, with outfits in styles ranging from business chic to full glam.
  — Quinci Legardye, Harper's BAZAAR, 16 Oct. 2021
• The collection was a mix of ski holidays and cool Parisian chic from 1970 until now.
  — Cécilia Pelloux, Forbes, 12 Mar. 2021
• Though the 30-year-old actor was in New York City, her look certainly exudes Parisian chic.
  — Alex Kessler, Glamour, 14 Dec. 2022
• The word chic has been a topic of conversation this fashion month too.
  — Tara Gonzalez, Harper's BAZAAR, 3 Oct. 2022
• The watch sports a vibe that is part high horology and part Miami-Beach chic, with a dash of Italian sports car cool.
  — Carol Besler, Robb Report, 6 Dec. 2022
• Four years of hard-core branding, soap opera chic and designer trolling are coming to an end.
  — New York Times, 16 Jan. 2021
• In the first pic, Bey and Jay lean in to each other, with Hov looking awards-show casual chic in a black suit, a zip-up black shirt and dark shades.
  — Billboard Staff, Billboard, 16 Mar. 2021
• In episode 3, the hedge fund manager-by-day exudes cozy-chic in her off-white coat, red dress, knit headband, and cream heeled booties.
  — Erica Gonzales, ELLE, 9 July 2022
• So keep scrolling to see all of our favorite chic, family-friendly around.
  — Vogue, 2 June 2022

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chic

2 of 2 adjective

• The café has a chic new look.
• Mix and match the colors for the case and the wallet for a chic look.
  — Victoria Uwumarogie, Essence, 29 Sep. 2023
• The shabby chic decor trend is in fifth place, with 1.7M posts.
  — Dominique Fluker, Essence, 4 Aug. 2023
• This Sweater Dress brings a cozy yet chic vibe with this sweater dress.
  — Mia Meltzer, Rolling Stone, 5 Dec. 2023
• The case even comes with an extra strap for your wrist that’s handy and chic.
  — Rudie Obias, The Hollywood Reporter, 25 Sep. 2023
• The chic party will surely be a tough one to top next year!
  — Kelly Allen, House Beautiful, 11 July 2023
• Below, shop 30 of the best wool pants to slip on for your chicest winter yet.
  — Christina Holevas, Vogue, 17 Jan. 2024
• The shade is super simple and chic and looks good on all nail shapes and lengths.
  — Tasha Nicole Smith, ELLE, 31 Aug. 2023
• French poodles were très chic at the time, and many customers owned them.
  — Margalit Fox, New York Times, 4 Mar. 2024
• Wear it over your shoulder or in the crook of your arms—it'll look chic either way.
  — Sophie Dweck, townandcountrymag.com, 13 May 2023
• This Venice Beach pod hotel wants to make sleeping in a box chic.
  — Elvia Limón, Los Angeles Times, 2 June 2023
• Biles looked chic in a white blazer and a black mini dress with black boots.
  — Escher Walcott, Peoplemag, 11 Nov. 2023
• Pieces come in chic colorways such as deep olive, a dusty rose, black and gray.
  — Danielle Directo-Meston, The Hollywood Reporter, 3 Oct. 2023
• Plus, it’s displayed in a chic glass vessel to make a statement.
  — Molly Allen, Southern Living, 20 Oct. 2023
• The look is less rumpled-in-the-sheets and more minimalist chic.
  — Madeline Fass, Vogue, 15 Mar. 2024
• Dress to impress and head-turning chic is always the dress code at Churchill Downs.
  — Kirby Adams, The Courier-Journal, 6 May 2023
• The carpet fibers are made with a tighter twist giving them a soft yet durable finish that looks smooth and chic.
  — Kat De Naoum, Better Homes & Gardens, 29 Aug. 2023
• This fan headboard adds the chic and put-together look of the headboard without the bulk.
  — Taylor Gumm, Rolling Stone, 7 Feb. 2024
• This super chic heel—which comes in black, tan, and snakeskin—is perfect for a long day on your feet.
  — Lindsay Geller, Women's Health, 5 May 2023
• Vince Camuto: Looking for a new pair of chic fall boots?
  — Meaghan Kenny, Condé Nast Traveler, 24 Nov. 2023
• Bring the Halloween spirit into your home with these chic, stylish decor pieces.
  — Sarah Wolf Halverson, Better Homes & Gardens, 12 Sep. 2023
• This baby boasts a chic slope and some real breathable threads.
  — Cristian Esteban, Rolling Stone, 31 Oct. 2023
• All three Olsens were bundled up in chic dark coats and accessories.
  — Hedy Phillips, Peoplemag, 7 Feb. 2024
• Made with polyester, viscose from bamboo, and elastane, these crew-length socks are cozy and chic.
  — Jamie Fischer, Southern Living, 12 Dec. 2023
• The chic, modern rooms, plus a posh French restaurant and swanky rooftop lounge, all make this the perfect base for any D.C. getaway.
  — Christian Gollayan, Men's Health, 27 June 2023
• Swift made dressing for the chilly Midwestern night look chic in a long coat, which was bright red to match the team's colors, of course.
  — Emily Tannenbaum, Glamour, 4 Dec. 2023
• The signature waistband has white stripes that look chic on the rest of the monochrome silhouette.
  — Amy Schlinger, Travel + Leisure, 1 May 2023
• Maine's Camden Harbour Inn just opened a chic villa in a farmhouse that dates back to 1871.
  — Dobrina Zhekova, Travel + Leisure, 4 Aug. 2023
• Nothing chic and nothing stuffy and nothing raw; not the blaring screens of sports bars, nor the hoary formica of busy dives.
  — John Cotter, New York Times, 20 June 2023
• What makes the style so effortlessly chic is the wispy front pieces that fan out to thicker face-framing parts.
  — Ashley Paige, Peoplemag, 8 June 2023

Last Updated: 3 May 2024