as in fashionableness
the quality or state of being fashionable
college hipsterism that year meant ragged flannel shirts and faded jeans
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Recent Examples of hipsterism
Hippie bohemianism was out and underground hipsterism was in.
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Marc Myers, WSJ, 28 Nov. 2022
Hunter spent the next decade documenting the heyday of hipsterism after dark.
—Cassidy George, Vogue, 2 June 2022
The area is a mix of divey and deluxe, the old-timey colliding with developers and hipsterism.
—Griffin Jackson, chicagotribune.com, 8 May 2018
But their off-putting hipsterism is rooted in one undeniable truth: Taking derailleurs out of the picture makes things a whole lot simpler and more reliable.
—John Bradley, WIRED, 21 Apr. 2011
Marc Myers, WSJ, 28 Nov. 2022
Hunter spent the next decade documenting the heyday of hipsterism after dark.
—Cassidy George, Vogue, 2 June 2022
The area is a mix of divey and deluxe, the old-timey colliding with developers and hipsterism.
—Griffin Jackson, chicagotribune.com, 8 May 2018
But their off-putting hipsterism is rooted in one undeniable truth: Taking derailleurs out of the picture makes things a whole lot simpler and more reliable.
—John Bradley, WIRED, 21 Apr. 2011
Recent Examples of Synonyms for hipsterism
Noun
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The self-conscious aspiration to hipness here is unfortunate and decidedly not cool, but some may find such affectations quaint.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
28 Jan. 2026
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Despite its hipness, the Calile felt soothing, with its chilled organic wines and linen robes and a palette of dusty rose, light oak, and matte gold that had an almost Xanax-like effect.—
Susan Casey,
Travel + Leisure,
10 Jan. 2026
Noun
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Pasricha says there's no need to abandon the comfort of a modern toilet - instead put a stool or a pair of yoga blocks under your feet to raise your knees higher than your hips.—
Andrea Muraskin,
NPR,
11 Apr. 2026
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The high-rise waistline offers coverage around the tummy, while the close fit at the hips and loose drape from the thighs onward results in a flattering yet casual silhouette perfect for styling with a T-shirt, flowy blouse, or button down.—
Alicia Geigel,
Southern Living,
10 Apr. 2026
Noun
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From crisp, breathable cotton sheets that keep you cool in summer to luxurious silk or satin pillowcases that add a touch of elegance, the options are endless.—
Casey DelBasso,
ABC News,
8 Apr. 2026
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Jackson plays Cooper, the sibling of Liz (Schlaepfer) and Cuoco’s character Kate, the eldest daughter who inherited her mother’s perfectionism, elegance, and organizational prowess.—
Denise Petski,
Deadline,
8 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Born from the embers of the eighties band Talulah Gosh, Heavenly, led by the singer and guitarist Amelia Fletcher, shuffled forward with her riffy, effervescent playing style, gradually growing more sophisticated across four LPs and an EP, without any loss of buoyancy.—
Hilton Als,
New Yorker,
10 Apr. 2026
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The pop star was photographed in New York City with friends Ashley Avignone and Jerrod Carmichael on Wednesday, April 8, and was seen wearing an elegant look that had bridal style written all over it.—
Michelle Lee,
PEOPLE,
10 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Why These Five Keep Showing Up What connects this list isn’t trendiness.—
Allison Palmer,
Kansas City Star,
8 Apr. 2026
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Somewhat ironically, this analog movement has been galvanized by its trendiness on social media.—
Kaitlyn Huamani,
Chicago Tribune,
9 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Yet normal temperatures in April are higher than what was experienced this March, so a return to actual coolness isn’t in the cards.—
Ray Stern,
AZCentral.com,
25 Mar. 2026
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Appreciative of these qualities, humans have domesticated Cucumis sativus and traded it throughout the world, with the fruit’s coolness becoming another, if metaphorical, tendril.—
Andrés Muedano,
JSTOR Daily,
25 Mar. 2026
Noun
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That’s especially true when there’s so much on-sale stylishness in Amazon’s discounted shoe department.—
Annie Blackman,
InStyle,
15 Jan. 2026
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Cove is much larger, with a more formal service style, but the exactitude is still there, the sense of stylishness, the obsession and the delight.—
Helen Rosner,
New Yorker,
11 Jan. 2026
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“Hipsterism.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hipsterism. Accessed 12 Apr. 2026.
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