Synonyms of in

in 1 of 4

preposition

ˈin 

as in with

using the means or agency of

drawn on the wall in crayon

Synonyms & Similar Words

• with
• by
• through
• via
• per
• by means of
• by dint of
• in virtue of
• by virtue of

in

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adverb

ˈin 

as in close

at, within, or to a short distance or time

the fielders closed in

Synonyms & Similar Words

• close
• near
• nearby
• by
• around
• at hand
• within call
• at close quarters
• nigh
• hard
• along
• alongside
• hereabouts
• hereabout
• on one's doorstep
• thereabout
• hereaways
• hereaway
• conveniently
• thereabouts
• handily
• accessibly

in

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adjective

ˈin 

1

as in happening

being in the latest or current fashion

the in hairstyle this spring

Synonyms & Similar Words

• happening
• fashionable
• stylish
• chic
• exclusive
• fresh
• elegant
• hip
• trendy
• modish
• smart
• a la mode
• swell
• downtown
• cool
• swish
• supercool
• au courant
• voguish
• sophisticated
• à la mode
• haute
• sharp
• graceful
• handsome
• snappy
• haut
• ritzy
• dashing
• posh
• swanky
• swank
• funky
• classy
• natty
• spruce
• spiffy
• edgy
• dapper
• tasteful
• stately
• saucy
• majestic
• dressy
• rakish
• sassy
• gallant
• flossy
• kicky
• understated
• doggy
• chichi
• flashy
• nobby
• doggish
• refined
• ultraposh
• ultrahip
• ultrasmart
• soignée
• dudish
• soigné
• ultrachic
• foppish
• ultrasophisticated
• dandyish
• ultracool

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• out
• outmoded
• unfashionable
• unbecoming
• unattractive
• uncool
• dowdy
• tacky
• cheesy
• tasteless
• unmodish
• trashy
• sloppy
• slovenly
• inelegant
• unchic
• untidy
• unstylish
• unkempt
• graceless
• messy
• styleless
• wrinkled
• disheveled
• shabby
• rumpled
• dishevelled
• unhandsome
• sleazy
• frowzy
• frowsy
• mussy

2

as in fashionable

enjoying widespread favor or approval

the in thing to do is not always the right thing to do

Synonyms & Similar Words

• fashionable
• popular
• popularized
• favorite
• happening
• large
• pop
• big
• hot
• vogue
• desirable
• modish
• famous
• red-hot
• du jour
• prominent
• faddish
• preferred
• faddy
• celebrated
• voguish
• legendary
• notorious
• crowd-pleasing
• selected
• famed
• fabulous
• important
• renowned
• leading
• liked
• outstanding
• fabled
• noted
• notable
• semipopular
• remarkable
• wanted
• significant
• well-known

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• out
• unpopular
• unfashionable
• rejected
• unimportant
• disliked
• insignificant
• hated
• despised
• unknown
• detested
• obscure
• unexceptional
• anonymous
• washed-up
• inconspicuous
• nameless
• indistinguished

3

as in downtown

keenly aware of and responsive to the latest developments especially in fashion and entertainment

in gearheads had already decided that the format was a loser

Synonyms & Similar Words

• downtown
• now
• hip
• fashionable
• stylish
• with-it
• trendy
• chic
• smart
• cool
• groovy
• hep
• mod
• au courant
• turned-on
• modish
• def
• a la mode
• sharp
• voguish
• à la mode
• snappy

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• out
• uncool
• unhip
• nerdy
• geeky
• untrendy
• unfashionable
• dowdy
• nerdish
• unstylish
• styleless

4

as in present

being within the confines of a specified place

the doctor isn't in right now

Synonyms & Similar Words

• present
• attending
• available
• at hand
• on hand
• participating
• in attendance
• accompanying
• existing
• observing
• live
• latent
• breathing
• abounding
• existent
• extant

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• out
• absent
• away
• gone
• missing
• departed
• retired
• nonexistent
• late
• dead
• deceased
• truant
• defunct
• vanished
• lost
• demised
• delinquent
• delayed
• overdue
• tardy
• belated
• AWOL

in

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noun

ˈin 

as in influence

the power to direct the thinking or behavior of others usually indirectly

her years of experience with the federal regulatory agency gives her a tremendous in as a lobbyist for the nuclear power industry

Synonyms & Similar Words

• influence
• sway
• leverage
• importance
• authority
• weight
• credit
• clout
• pull
• juice
• moment
• dominance
• heft
• mastery
• predominance
• consequence
• reign
• supremacy
• impact
• sovereignty
• impression
• impress
• dominion
• counterinfluence
• command
• eminence
• sovranty
• scepter
• imprint
• mark

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• weakness
• helplessness
• impotence
• powerlessness
• impotency

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of in

Preposition

The production came just in time to help the Angels (72-88) put a serious dent in the Astros’ chances of going to the playoffs. —Jeff Fletcher, Oc Register, 27 Sep. 2025

Goodman’s 43% shadow strike rate ranks 17th in the majors. —Patrick Saunders, Denver Post, 27 Sep. 2025

Adverb

This palette is proving to be incredibly adaptable, whether your style leans transitional, contemporary, or organic modern, earthy tones fit right in. —Elizabeth Fogarty, Better Homes & Gardens, 23 Sep. 2025

However, if Bichette can slot back in at shortstop, the Blue Jays could be at full force in October. —Aaliyan Mohammed, MSNBC Newsweek, 23 Sep. 2025

Adjective

But on their in-state routes, Alaska Air is the only option. —Scott McMurren, Anchorage Daily News, 28 Jan. 2023

And on an individual level are players such Riley Mahlman and Kaden Johnson, highly-touted prospects from Minnesota who declined the chance to play for their in-state school and joined forces with its oldest rival. —Mark Stewart, Journal Sentinel, 23 Nov. 2022

Noun

Be sure to opt-in to the Sunday Night Jackpot for the matchup in Green Bay. —Tyler Everett, MSNBC Newsweek, 24 Sep. 2025

Chris Durkin played a long arcing ball-in from well outside the area to the back post and João Klauss flicked a header to McSorley for the finish. —Mercury News Staff, Mercury News, 21 Sep. 2025