trendier; trendiest
Synonyms of trendynext
1
: very fashionable : up-to-date
… he's a trendy dresser.Sunday Mirror (London)
2
: marked by ephemeral, superficial, or faddish appeal or taste
trendy ideas about success
trendily adverb
trendiness noun
trendy noun

Examples of trendy in a Sentence

a group of trendy young professionals if what's in the stores is any indication, shorter skirts are trendy again this year
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Hadid, a regular presence at the festival in recent years, was out and about wearing a metallic silver version of Puma’s trendy slim sneaker, a style also embraced by the likes of Simone Ashley. Jaden Thompson, Footwear News, 15 May 2026 Comedian, writer, and actor John Early’s directorial debut starring himself as Maddie, a plucky dishwasher who leaps to viral superstardom at a trendy food content creation company. Matthew Carey, Deadline, 15 May 2026 The cropped design doesn’t overwhelm your silhouette unlike trendy oversized options. Izzy Baskette, PEOPLE, 14 May 2026 The slouchy barrel-leg silhouette feels current without being overly trendy, while the fabric has enough softness and movement to remain comfortable throughout the day. Rosie Marder, Travel + Leisure, 14 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for trendy

Word History

First Known Use

1962, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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The first known use of trendy was in 1962

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“Trendy.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/trendy. Accessed 17 May. 2026.

Kids Definition

trendy

adjective
trendier; trendiest
1
: very fashionable : up-to-date
2
: marked by passing or shallow appeal or taste

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