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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
Add a cool summer slide and obligatory pair of black sunglasses for a chic finishing touch. — Emily Tannenbaum, Glamour, 23 July 2026 Rich velvet headboards, warm wood finishes, and pops of blush and rust make the spaces feel inviting and chic, while details like marble vanities and sleek micro cement showers add just the right amount of drama. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 22 July 2026
Noun
Ahead, 15 chic takes on classic braid looks worth adding to your style moodboard. — Kara Jillian Brown, InStyle, 9 July 2026 Amid the allure of international jet-setters, luxury aficionados, art enthusiasts, and avant-garde travelers, five-star Hôtel Lou Pinet offers a serene retreat that captures nostalgic charm and the essence of bohemian chic. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 5 July 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
  • Domaine du Ferret’s collection of lodges is a stylish take on the bay’s fishermen’s huts.
    — Lane Nieset, Travel + Leisure, 19 July 2026
  • Known for its warm welcome and customer service, the store is a beloved destination for those seeking unique and stylish items for their homes.
    — Korrin Bishop, Southern Living, 18 July 2026
Definition of stylish
Noun
  • Before that, in a trend which lasts to this day, the very best players were always tempted away, to Italy or Spain, towards salaries that German football could never provide.
    — James Pearce, New York Times, 22 July 2026
  • His team spent about a month overlaying influenza trends on card spending, hunting for spikes at drugstores, and found a relationship that was never clean enough to use.
    — John Drake, Forbes.com, 22 July 2026
Definition of trend
Adjective
  • The key is finding pieces that are equal parts functional and fashionable—like Kylie Jenner’s all-black tank top and capri pants combination.
    — Kristina Rutkowski, Vogue, 19 July 2026
  • Norway’s star striker Erling Haaland, one of soccer’s most fashionable gents, showed off his namesake Breitling at a post-Cup reception in his home country.
    — Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 18 July 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
  • Meanwhile, crochet, in general, is always en vogue during the summer.
    — Kelsey Stewart, Travel + Leisure, 8 July 2026
  • And Canada’s team being en vogue domestically in the way other national teams have been — again, in Canada — is important.
    — Joshua Kloke, New York Times, 7 July 2026
Definition of vogue
Noun
  • Gulf consumers have long embraced the global protein craze, but the Iran conflict is squeezing the margins of food companies seeking to profit from the trend.
    — Mohammed Sergie, semafor.com, 24 July 2026
  • But the current gym craze is an outgrowth of her and her parents’ generations.
    — Nathaniel Meyersohn, CNN Money, 23 July 2026
Definition of craze
Noun
  • Styles make fights Firstly, this will be a clash of two very opposing styles.
    — Ben Church, CNN Money, 19 July 2026
  • After Brazil defeated the United States 1-0 in the last-16 stage of that tournament, sports journalist Mario Neto wrote a column that was scathing about the style in Jornal dos Sports, the Rio de Janeiro daily sports newspaper.
    — Colin Millar, New York Times, 19 July 2026
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