as in hip
keenly aware of and responsive to the latest developments especially in fashion and entertainment
hep devotees of jazz were willing to brave any venue to hear him play
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Adjective
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It was seen as the hipper, edgier alternative to entrenched establishment clubs like Annabel’s and White’s.—
Gary Baum,
The Hollywood Reporter,
6 Mar. 2024 -
These looks feel decidedly cooler and hipper than your standard suit, which can often read too buttoned-up or formal for a more casual outing.—
Christian Allaire,
Vogue,
2 Mar. 2023
Adjective
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So after an uneven 2024 (5.19 ERA in 22 relief appearances), Rolison returned to Oxford, Miss., with his now fiancée — the couple will marry in January — determined to abandon regret.—
Troy Renck,
Denver Post,
14 May 2025
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Coney Barrett immediately pulled out a copy of the restraining order, which forbids Rahimi from coming near his now ex-girlfriend or her daughter.—
Paul Du Quenoy,
MSNBC Newsweek,
27 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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The downtown Mexican restaurant, which opened on Blake Street in 1999 and moved to 1745 Wazee St. in 2022, is getting a slightly different name and menu.—
Max Scheinblum,
Denver Post,
27 June 2025
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The Shark Tank had to be downtown, so downtown had to get bigger.—
Sal Pizarro,
Mercury News,
16 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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The post included an adorable shot of Baby Boy looking straight at the camera while showing off a stylish Louis Vuitton leash, as well as a video of the little dude snuggled up on Snoop’s lap and chewing on the rapper’s Death Row jacket.—
Anna Chan,
Billboard,
7 July 2025
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Its sporty yet stylish design pairs well with both casual and dressier outfits.—
Rosie Marder,
Travel + Leisure,
7 July 2025
Adjective
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Everyone’s putting on a cool, with-it surface while paddling like mad underneath.—
Olivia Waite,
New York Times,
30 Apr. 2025
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The line felt dumb and flaccid, derivative in an irritating rather than with-it sense, and lacking the transgression found in good gallows humor.—
Lauren Michele Jackson,
The New Yorker,
27 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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The couple was spotted attending the Dior Homme Menswear Spring/Summer 2026 show on June 27 and wore a pair of fashionable ensembles for the event.—
Starr Bowenbank,
People.com,
27 June 2025
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These high-waist yoga leggings with contrast trim feature a contrast trim for a fashionable touch.—
Nora Colomer
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FOXNews.com,
24 June 2025
Adjective
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Boz Scaggs’ Silk Degrees and Michael Jackson’s Thriller, for starters, are imprinted with his keys, as are Steely Dan’s early records and Cheryl Lynn’s grooviest hit.—
Devon Ivie,
Vulture,
23 June 2025
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There is always the wide-brim sun hat, which brings a real level of drama and panache to every occasion—and can be subverted from its saccharine ways—just look at how Alessandro Michele paired his at Valentino with a pair of groovy trousers and an opulent cropped jacket on the runway.—
Laia Garcia-Furtado,
Vogue,
5 June 2025
Adjective
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The lead character is the prince, who doesn’t want to be on the throne and is not really that smart.—
Georg Szalai,
HollywoodReporter,
1 July 2025
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She’s got that great State Farm commercial where everything’s better from the logo – terrific ad, very smart.—
Scott Thompson,
FOXNews.com,
1 July 2025
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“Hep.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hep. Accessed 11 Jul. 2025.
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