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
Daniel Wine, CNN Money, 8 May 2025
Founded in 1999, Blue Nile has gained status in the industry and massive popularity thanks to its engagement rings, wedding rings, birthstone jewelry, and chic collections that complement every style.
—Stacia Datskovska, Footwear News, 7 May 2025
Joelle Diderich, WWD, 20 Feb. 2025
The village of Courmayeur itself offers charming Alpine chic in all the hotels, shops and restaurants.
—Joanne Shurvell, Forbes, 20 Jan. 2025
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Adjective
From shabby to chic: Hotel Gellért in Budapest had become a run-down relic.
—Daniel Wine, CNN Money, 8 May 2025
Founded in 1999, Blue Nile has gained status in the industry and massive popularity thanks to its engagement rings, wedding rings, birthstone jewelry, and chic collections that complement every style.
—Stacia Datskovska, Footwear News, 7 May 2025
Noun
Aimée posed for leading photographers including William Klein, Richard Avedon, Irving Penn, Guy Bourdin and Helmut Newton, cementing her status as an ambassador of French chic.
—Joelle Diderich, WWD, 20 Feb. 2025
The village of Courmayeur itself offers charming Alpine chic in all the hotels, shops and restaurants.
—Joanne Shurvell, Forbes, 20 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for chic
Adjective
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Lightweight pants offer a breezy, stylish alternative—perfect for keeping cool without ever reaching for a pair of shorts.—
Rylee Johnston,
Travel + Leisure,
20 May 2025
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Function is priority, but practical can be stylish.—
Footwear News,
Footwear News,
20 May 2025
Noun
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In a world of evolving design trends, modular furniture is more than just a fleeting moment.—
Cori Sears,
Better Homes & Gardens,
10 May 2025
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In both Texas and New Mexico, most cases have occurred among those who are unvaccinated or with unknown vaccination status, mirroring national trends.—
Mary Kekatos,
ABC News,
9 May 2025
Adjective
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Juliet Holy Pointed-Toe Chunky Block Heels Midi dresses and pointed-toe heels are a match made in heaven, as evidenced by Oprah’s fashionable look.—
Izzy Baskette,
People.com,
11 May 2025
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As the global appeal of Lambrusco has grown, more of Emilia-Romagna’s winemakers have turned their vineyards into fashionable destinations.—
Simon Willis,
Travel + Leisure,
10 May 2025
Noun
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The latests deaths included three residents of long-term care facilities in Dallas, as well as a Balch Springs man in his 20s and a Dallas man in his 60s.—
Dana Branham,
Dallas News,
30 Apr. 2020
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That equates to more than 45 million Americans using CBD products, based on latest available U.S. Census estimates.—
Brendan Bures,
chicagotribune.com,
2 Oct. 2019
Adjective
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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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What was once a sleepy college town next to a railroad stop is now one of the most happening cities in the state of Texas.—
Craig Hlavaty,
Houston Chronicle,
5 Apr. 2018
Noun
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Could players who know how to win ugly but get results become in vogue?—
Joshua Kloke,
New York Times,
15 May 2025
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Mumford & Sons, Rushmere At a moment when folk-rock is back in vogue, Mumford & Sons, perhaps the movement’s biggest breakthrough act in the early 2010s, has returned with an album that gestures toward the band’s past while not abiding by its boundaries.—
Jason Lipshutz,
Billboard,
28 Mar. 2025
Noun
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Sports betting is an out-of-control craze among young men.—
Jane Onyanga-Omara,
USA Today,
15 May 2025
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St-Germain Elderflower Liqueur Launched in 2007, St-Germain Elderflower Liqueur (20% ABV) surged to its highest popularity in the last two years as the spritz craze ran rampant.—
Jillian Dara,
Forbes.com,
13 May 2025
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Hitch mount: This requires a trailer hitch and comes in one of two styles (hanging and platform).—
BestReviews,
Chicago Tribune,
14 May 2025
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But clearly, my frontal lobe has fully developed because now sweaters are as essential as, if not more than, tank tops and other styles.—
Alyssa Grabinski,
People.com,
14 May 2025
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“Chic.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/chic. Accessed 24 May. 2025.
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