trendier; trendiest
1
: very fashionable : up-to-date
… he's a trendy dresser.—
Sunday Mirror (London)
Sunday Mirror (London)2
: marked by ephemeral, superficial, or faddish appeal or taste
trendy ideas about success
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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—Katie Decker-Jacoby, StyleCaster, 19 Feb. 2026
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Breezy two-piecers keep us comfy while still looking put together—especially when styled with jewelry and a trendy pair of sneakers.
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The Levi's 727 Kick Boot is most closely aligned with some of CBK's most photographed choices, while picks from Silver, Gap and even a barrel style from Old Navy have a trendier-for-today vibe.
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Katie Decker-Jacoby, StyleCaster, 19 Feb. 2026
Avoid trendy or clashing colors and instead opt for timeless, natural tones with dimension; consider roof slope and visibility to match style with practicality.
—Cameron Beall, Southern Living, 19 Feb. 2026
Breezy two-piecers keep us comfy while still looking put together—especially when styled with jewelry and a trendy pair of sneakers.
—Annie Blackman, InStyle, 19 Feb. 2026
The Levi's 727 Kick Boot is most closely aligned with some of CBK's most photographed choices, while picks from Silver, Gap and even a barrel style from Old Navy have a trendier-for-today vibe.
—Kelsey Legg, ABC News, 18 Feb. 2026
See All Example Sentences for trendy
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“Trendy.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/trendy. Accessed 20 Feb. 2026.
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trendy
adjective
trendier; trendiest
1
: very fashionable : up-to-date
2
: marked by passing or shallow appeal or taste
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