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
Elizabeth Logan, Glamour, 10 June 2026
Jacob Elordi, but everything about him has crossed the Rubicon into taste slop and chic slop.
—Natasha O'Neill, Vanity Fair, 9 June 2026
Brendan Le, PEOPLE, 11 May 2026
The Cyrus Hotel is both historic and modern chic, and sits in a walkable location downtown.
—Taryn Shorr-McKee, Midwest Living, 8 May 2026
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Adjective
And her spring and summer 2026 ’fits are a master class in how to look effortlessly chic.
—Elizabeth Logan, Glamour, 10 June 2026
Jacob Elordi, but everything about him has crossed the Rubicon into taste slop and chic slop.
—Natasha O'Neill, Vanity Fair, 9 June 2026
Noun
Carpenter looked très chic at Paris Fashion Week in June 2024 next to Mustafa and Omar Apollo.
—Brendan Le, PEOPLE, 11 May 2026
The Cyrus Hotel is both historic and modern chic, and sits in a walkable location downtown.
—Taryn Shorr-McKee, Midwest Living, 8 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for chic
Adjective
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All the restaurants were bustling during my April stay with a mix of stylish locals and visitors, many from China’s megacities.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
12 June 2026
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In addition to slip-on clogs and sandals, Birkenstock also produces stylish and supportive sneakers like the Bend Low sneakers, which boast cork and polyurethane (PU) midsoles that deliver top-tier shock absorption.—
Sophie Dodd,
Travel + Leisure,
12 June 2026
Noun
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From the ’90s well through mid-2000s, shoe trends stayed in their lane.—
Cortne Bonilla,
Vogue,
9 June 2026
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To battle the troubling trend, Suffolk County District Attorney Ray Tierney created a partnership with 20 big-name box stores to crack down on the shoplifting ring.—
Carolyn Gusoff,
CBS News,
8 June 2026
Adjective
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Chanel hosted a fashionable crowd Monday night in New York for its 19th annual Tribeca Festival artists dinner with plenty of reasons to raise a glass.—
Chris Gardner,
HollywoodReporter,
9 June 2026
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This lightweight hat will protect you from UV rays while making a chic, fashionable statement.—
Caroline Hughes,
Travel + Leisure,
7 June 2026
Noun
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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
Adjective
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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
Noun
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And saving money is always en vogue.—
Jennifer Prince,
Southern Living,
5 June 2026
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That’s a big reason why the idea of retooling on the fly has become more en vogue, with the Washington Capitals and Boston Bruins (among others) recently pursuing paths that didn’t rely on bottoming out.—
James Mirtle,
New York Times,
21 May 2026
Noun
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Despite growing up with the warnings of skin cancer, Gen Z is falling for the tanning craze that befalls most generations.—
Sam Woodward,
USA Today,
12 June 2026
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That also means a lot of those opportunities are conflicted out for beauty brands still looking to get in on the sports craze.—
Emma Hinchliffe,
Fortune,
10 June 2026
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Chicagoans have a deep reverence for the thick, unique pizza style, and Cornell and Stevenson said visitors from the Windy City have claimed Zelda’s is the most authentic version of the pie in California.—
Sean Timberlake,
Sacbee.com,
12 June 2026
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Get the latest fashion stories, style, and tips, handpicked for you, everyday.—
Vogue,
Vogue,
12 June 2026
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“Chic.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/chic. Accessed 13 Jun. 2026.
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