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Recent Examples of hipsterism Hippie bohemianism was out and underground hipsterism was in. Marc Myers, WSJ, 28 Nov. 2022 By the mid-2010s, hipsterism was absorbed—and then loathed—by the mainstream. Cassidy George, Vogue, 2 June 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 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
  • The Beach Boys were in decline by 1967 — in health and hipness alike.
    August Brown, Los Angeles Times, 11 June 2025
  • Photos and videos from the period show famous revelers clearly giddy with their own hipness.
    USA Today, USA Today, 21 Apr. 2025
Noun
  • There are also many hip hop tracks about you and for you.
    Dave Zirin, Rolling Stone, 17 June 2025
  • Meanwhile, Liam Hendriks has been out with hip inflammation and is not close to returning either.
    Jen McCaffrey, New York Times, 17 June 2025
Noun
  • Tennis is a proper sport but, compared to others, is a bearer of elegance and tradition, which are values resonating also with our brand.
    Sandra Salibian, Footwear News, 16 June 2025
  • The tufted back and seat cushions add a touch of elegance, while the faux leather upholstery ensures durability and easy maintenance.
    Jené Luciani Sena may earn a commission if you buy through our referral links. This content was created by a team that works independently from the Fox newsroom., FOXNews.com, 14 June 2025
Noun
  • Finally, a style that Sylvie Grateau would undoubtedly approve of.
    Blanca de Almandoz, Glamour, 19 June 2025
  • On the continent, specific styles were used to delineate tribes, ethnic groups, and even hierarchical social order within such groups.
    Essence, Essence, 19 June 2025

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“Hipsterism.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hipsterism. Accessed 30 Jun. 2025.

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