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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Heavy rain began on Friday and continued overnight, submerging vehicles and forcing motorists in some areas to wade through hip-high water to reach higher ground.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
7 Mar. 2026
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Chip has a scar on his hip and Angus has white spots.—
Carmela Karcher,
CBS News,
7 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Where dahlias and zinnias offer structure and bold blooms, cosmos add airy elegance to any garden or cut flower arrangement.—
Cori Sears,
The Spruce,
5 Mar. 2026
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Its high-neck design and ribbed hem and cuffs combine classic Irish texture and elegance that also keeps you toasty while walking from pub to pub.—
Gretta Monahan,
Boston Herald,
5 Mar. 2026
Noun
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From evergreen staples from Manolo Blahnik and Jimmy Choo to modern takes from Toteme and The Row (and even a few unexpected picks in bubblegum pink and firetruck red), their wishlist encompasses a lot of bridal styles; and, more importantly, a lot of bridal events.—
Vogue,
Vogue,
6 Mar. 2026
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Lanterns are a smart pick for spaces that lack electrical wiring, and the minimalist geometric shape effortlessly fits with decor styles ranging from modern to coastal.—
Mariana Best,
Better Homes & Gardens,
6 Mar. 2026
Noun
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What keeps Old Key Lime House thriving after more than a century of service isn’t trendiness but the consistently good time, good food, good service, and great vibe patrons can expect to find here.—
Skye Sherman,
Southern Living,
6 Feb. 2026
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Hydration and trendiness have never looked so good together.—
Stacia Datskovska,
Footwear News,
12 Nov. 2025
Noun
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Maybe her coolness intimidates them, or her green eyes.—
Rodrigo Hasbún,
Literary Hub,
24 Feb. 2026
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Barack Obama was a light character; there was a certain coolness to him.—
Derek Thompson,
The Atlantic,
22 Feb. 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 10 Mar. 2026.
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