1
as in fashionable
being in the latest or current fashion
if what's in the stores is any indication, shorter skirts are trendy again this year
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as in downtown
keenly aware of and responsive to the latest developments especially in fashion and entertainment
trendy foodies always looking for the hottest chefs and the coolest restaurants
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Recent Examples of trendy
Clare Holden, Glamour, 24 Oct. 2025
The Whitley Atlanta, Georgia Spice things up with a leisurely, boozy afternoon tea on Sundays at The Whitley in Atlanta’s trendy Buckhead neighborhood.
—Kathryn Streeter, USA Today, 24 Oct. 2025
Clare Mulroy, USA Today, 21 Aug. 2025
Trauma trendy, but trendy none the less.
—Chadd Scott, Forbes.com, 16 Aug. 2025
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Adjective
Styled with both a blazer and trench coat, this look effortlessly combines a pair of trendy pointed-toe suede boots with a pleated skirt to create a sexy and chic combo.
—Clare Holden, Glamour, 24 Oct. 2025
The Whitley Atlanta, Georgia Spice things up with a leisurely, boozy afternoon tea on Sundays at The Whitley in Atlanta’s trendy Buckhead neighborhood.
—Kathryn Streeter, USA Today, 24 Oct. 2025
Noun
What are your favorite trendy, niche subgenres?
—Clare Mulroy, USA Today, 21 Aug. 2025
Trauma trendy, but trendy none the less.
—Chadd Scott, Forbes.com, 16 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for trendy
Adjective
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Limousines full of fashionable people would pull up to clubs called The Carousel, The Playpen, and The Pussycat Lounge.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
6 Nov. 2025
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Setting the tone for what is sure to be a fashionable affair, the carpet brought out our most sartorial savvy faves across industries for a night celebrating craftsmanship and design.—
Cierra Black,
Refinery29,
3 Nov. 2025
Adjective
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So the downtown Asian staple moved into a ghost kitchen 13 miles away in Meridian.—
Michael Deeds,
Idaho Statesman,
11 Aug. 2025
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A day of concerts continued as planned in the downtown Milwaukee park July 12.—
Piet Levy,
jsonline.com,
13 July 2025
Noun
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The living room has southern exposures for all-day light and a working fireplace; the kitchen is a 90s Home Depot riff on mid-century modern that appeals to me.—
Katie McDonough,
Curbed,
6 Oct. 2025
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A lot of houses built after the war are in a style known as mid-century modern.—
Steve Sadin,
Chicago Tribune,
3 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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Gift it to fellow schleppers who want to stay stylish.—
Audrey Lee,
Architectural Digest,
3 Nov. 2025
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Because the growth in running is also bringing higher taste levels, New Balance intentionally sought out to deliver something more stylish.—
Ian Servantes,
Footwear News,
3 Nov. 2025
Adjective
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Speaking of which, the neighborhood—considered one of Chicago’s hippest—is a cultural hub with renowned restaurants, funky cafes and trendy bars.—
Gabriela Ulloa,
Architectural Digest,
25 Oct. 2025
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Place your feet hip-width apart and elbows shoulder-width apart.—
Mallory Creveling,
Health,
22 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Witness Godard, oozing Gallic charm and hipster cool, convince Jean-Paul Belmondo (Aubry Dullin) and Jean Seberg (Zoey Deutch) and cameraman Raoul Coutard (Matthieu Penchinat) to be down for the cause.—
David Fear,
Rolling Stone,
31 Oct. 2025
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In the heart of Somerville, Massachusetts—a hipster enclave outside Boston—a group of Gen Z tech prodigies is flipping the script on government infrastructure.—
Jason Ma,
Fortune,
19 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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Then Christina arrived, chic and funny, my improbable daughter-in-law.—
James Marcus,
New Yorker,
3 Nov. 2025
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The house’s logo take on a minimalist form here, and the bag itself is made from a combination of sturdy aluminum and chic canvas for a luxurious finish.—
Elly Leavitt,
Vogue,
2 Nov. 2025
Adjective
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As for who should play the protagonist of his now 9-episode Apple TV series, Gilligan again found inspiration through Saul’s earliest seasons.—
Brian Davids,
HollywoodReporter,
30 Oct. 2025
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The now 16-year-old female reticulated giraffe was born in Germany as part of a European breeding program, and has shown signs of respiratory distress for much of her life, the organization said.—
Irene Wright,
Miami Herald,
15 Sep. 2025
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“Trendy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/trendy. Accessed 8 Nov. 2025.
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