as in stylish
being in the latest or current fashion
a chic new hairstyle that makes her look very sophisticated
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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
Sophie Dodd, PEOPLE, 4 May 2026
The star accessorized the look, meanwhile, with a giant pearl bag by Cult Gaia, as well as a pearl necklace and chic slingback heels.
—Christian Allaire, Vogue, 27 Apr. 2026
Mariana Best, Better Homes & Gardens, 3 May 2026
Spend your days immersed in scenic hubs like the polished boutiques of Östermalm or the leafy island of Stora Essingen, soaking in the rich sense of Scandi-chic that should inspire you long after your trip ends.
—Madeline Weinfield, Architectural Digest, 30 Apr. 2026
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Adjective
Bey rocked a middle part again, this time twisted up into a chic chignon.
—Sophie Dodd, PEOPLE, 4 May 2026
The star accessorized the look, meanwhile, with a giant pearl bag by Cult Gaia, as well as a pearl necklace and chic slingback heels.
—Christian Allaire, Vogue, 27 Apr. 2026
Noun
If your vibe is French country or farmhouse chic, this flirty, feminine duvet cover set checks all the boxes.
—Mariana Best, Better Homes & Gardens, 3 May 2026
Spend your days immersed in scenic hubs like the polished boutiques of Östermalm or the leafy island of Stora Essingen, soaking in the rich sense of Scandi-chic that should inspire you long after your trip ends.
—Madeline Weinfield, Architectural Digest, 30 Apr. 2026
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And yet, here comes along Björk, not just cutting a stylish figure in the ensemble on a red carpet, but basically raving in it.—
Max Berlinger,
Vogue,
8 May 2026
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Modern Vienna is a thriving metropolis with a stylish centre.—
Jaymi McCann,
TheWeek,
8 May 2026
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In fossil fuel extraction zones — the Permian Basin in Texas, the Bakken fields of North Dakota, oil regions across the Middle East — lights flicker violently in sync with drilling booms and busts, bearing little relation to broader economic trends.—
Bree Shirvell,
Hartford Courant,
12 May 2026
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Around four years ago, Kevin Bowles and the Minnesota Wild food and beverage team noticed a trend of beer bats at baseball games.—
Peter Baugh,
New York Times,
12 May 2026
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Lakeside or beachside, this flowy poncho top and mini skirt set is a fashionable look for daytime exploration.—
Nneya Richards,
Travel + Leisure,
11 May 2026
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Ahead, shop more of my mom’s Quince shoe picks for looking fashionable while staying comfortable.—
Jacqueline Tempera,
PEOPLE,
10 May 2026
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The latests stats mean AI music has exploded by 650% in 16 months.—
James Peckham,
PC Magazine,
20 Apr. 2026
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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
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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
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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
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Enterprise software back in vogue?—
Jim Cramer,
CNBC,
11 May 2026
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Leiomy first shot to fame voguing on YouTube and made history as part of the first vogue dance team on America’s Next Best Dance Crew.—
Caitlin Huston,
HollywoodReporter,
11 May 2026
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The gaming retail chain made famous in the 2021 meme stock craze will need billions more to actually buy eBay, whose market value is now $48 billion.—
Bloomberg,
Mercury News,
7 May 2026
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Built by casino owners in 1962 at the height of tiki fever, the low-rise house channels the postwar Polynesian craze sparked in part by soldiers returning from the Pacific and further fueled by pop culture phenomena such as Elvis Presley’s 1961 hit movie Blue Hawaii.—
Zoey Goto,
Architectural Digest,
6 May 2026
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Gang historian Alex Alonso said the gang unit’s hyper-aggressive style of policing has alienated generations of Black and brown Angelenos.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
8 May 2026
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The youngest Issa falls somewhere in between her sisters’ styles.—
Eve Chen,
USA Today,
8 May 2026
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“Chic.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/chic. Accessed 13 May. 2026.
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