trendier; trendiest
1
: very fashionable : up-to-date
… he's a trendy dresser.—
Sunday Mirror (London)
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: 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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Arts Editor, Los Angeles Times, 17 Apr. 2026
Car factories are the trendy new destination for family outings in China, as parents look to give their kids a front-row view of the country’s high-tech manufacturing boom.
—J.d. Capelouto, semafor.com, 16 Apr. 2026
The brand’s archive section is packed with best-sellers, including comfy pants, trendy jackets, and designer-quality handbags.
—Jacqueline Tempera, PEOPLE, 16 Apr. 2026
Mary Janes are one of spring’s trendiest shoe styles, and this take on the classic look is relaxed, comfortable, and effortlessly chic.
—Stephanie Osmanski, Better Homes & Gardens, 16 Apr. 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 19 Apr. 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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