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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Pair with a trendy coat (preferably cropped) to balance the volume, and let the skirt take the spotlight. Amanda Le, InStyle, 26 Feb. 2026 Her wardrobe has taken a less trendy, more stealthily-chic focus. Christian Allaire, Vogue, 26 Feb. 2026 Thanks to the trendy colors, these pastel mini totes sold out faster than ever last year. Sophia Beams, Better Homes & Gardens, 26 Feb. 2026 The trendiest new flavor is a blast from the past. Melissa Kravitz Hoeffner, Martha Stewart, 26 Feb. 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 28 Feb. 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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