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adjective

Definition of chicnext
as in stylish
being in the latest or current fashion a chic new hairstyle that makes her look very sophisticated

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noun

ˈshēk How to pronounce chic (audio)
as in trend
a practice or interest that is very popular for a short time mockumentaries are the latest filmmaking chic

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Recent Examples of chic
Adjective
Ahluwalia x Puma Blending the designer’s Indian-Nigerian culture with Puma’s legendary sportswear designs, this partnership masterfully resulted in a colorful, chic athleisure capsule. — Virginia Corneli, Footwear News, 23 Sep. 2026 Shop it all here to become the chic Highland lassie of your dreams. — Kelsey Legg, ABC News, 23 Sep. 2026
Noun
But last year’s refit—courtesy of Michael Smith Design—has pivoted the room toward something a little more Euro-chic. — Dea Jusufi, Forbes.com, 29 Aug. 2026 Her aesthetic is a mix of Parisienne chic and London cool with a slight retro edge. — Demetrius Simms, Robb Report, 18 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for chic
Recent Examples of Synonyms for chic
  1. stylish
  2. trend
  3. fashionable
  4. latest
  5. happening
  6. vogue
  7. craze
  8. style
Adjective
  • In Milan, Jennifer Lopez, Pamela Anderson and Jordyn Woods made stylish appearances at Vogue World, while in Los Angeles, Issa Rae and Lauren Graham stunned at Variety’s 2026 Power of Women event.
    — Catherine Santino, PEOPLE, 25 Sep. 2026
  • The New York menswear brand has teamed up with the folks at Bose on an ultra-stylish pair of second-generation QuietComfort Ultra cans, which nabbed the accolade of best noise-canceling headphones in our 2026 Audio Awards.
    — Nicole Hoey, Robb Report, 24 Sep. 2026
Definition of stylish
Noun
  • The approach also fits with a wider industry trend toward combining sensors, processors and AI capabilities closer to where data is generated.
    — Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 20 Sep. 2026
  • This individual can map the demographic trends across neighborhoods and help systems make enrollment zoning decisions that can shift zones or consolidate to nearby schools as enrollment declines.
    — Andrew J. Campa, Los Angeles Times, 20 Sep. 2026
Definition of trend
Adjective
  • That willingness to pay for something that feels worth the splurge extends beyond a fashionable handbag.
    — Tatiana Sataua, Fortune, 20 Sep. 2026
  • By contrast, fashionable abstraction may refuse beauty, intelligibility, or civic meaning, yet remain thin and dependent on institutional explanation.
    — Frank Porcu, New York Daily News, 20 Sep. 2026
Definition of fashionable
Noun
  • The latests stats mean AI music has exploded by 650% in 16 months.
    — James Peckham, PC Magazine, 20 Apr. 2026
  • The latests forecasts show a new round of storm systems will increase rain chances across much of Northern California and the Central Valley in the coming days.
    — Sacbee.com, Sacbee.com, 9 Feb. 2026
Definition of latest
Adjective
  • The ship is thoughtfully designed to allow for ample space so guests do not feel overcrowded, even in the most happening spots.
    — Susan Barnes, Southern Living, 10 Dec. 2025
  • While the overarching trend for fall is still lowest maintenance possible, there's a bit more happening than your typical sunny blondes and balayage brunettes.
    — Bella Cacciatore, Glamour, 2 Sep. 2020
Definition of happening
Noun
  • Quantum information is a very current vogue, and a lot of people turn the question of interpretation into quantum informational notions.
    — Quanta Magazine, Quanta Magazine, 17 Sep. 2026
  • But even at its most explicit, in documentaries, political cinema acts as an antidote to the culture’s wearying vogue for escapism.
    — Matt Brennan, Los Angeles Times, 10 Sep. 2026
Definition of vogue
Noun
  • Luxor and Aswan Draw Renewed Attention Upper Egypt has been attracting interest along with the museum craze in Cairo.
    — Connie Etemadi, Kansas City Star, 23 Sep. 2026
  • In the lead-up to the film, the craze has been gestating on social media.
    — Lexy Perez, HollywoodReporter, 21 Sep. 2026
Definition of craze
Noun
  • The show routinely presents the Highclere Castle library, lined with Chesterfield sofas--a style Ethan Allen prominently sells today.
    — Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 25 Sep. 2026
  • At the time, her father signed an old-style regulated tenancy agreement.
    — Charna Flam, PEOPLE, 25 Sep. 2026
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“Chic.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/chic. Accessed 28 Sep. 2026.

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