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
Tori Latham, Robb Report, 9 Apr. 2026
As Xander Harris, Brendon helped usher in geek chic of the ‘90s.
—Bethy Squires, Vulture, 21 Mar. 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
Both the main house and the guest quarters have a sort of mountain-chic aesthetic.
—Tori Latham, Robb Report, 9 Apr. 2026
As Xander Harris, Brendon helped usher in geek chic of the ‘90s.
—Bethy Squires, Vulture, 21 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for chic
Adjective
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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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Kate Perez covers national trends and breaking news for USA TODAY.—
Kate Perez,
USA Today,
4 May 2026
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The current trend in the Premier League is for players in that mould to push up, to press, to make runs into attack, and to provide goalscoring qualities too.—
Michael Cox,
New York Times,
4 May 2026
Adjective
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Massive modern skyscrapers dominate the horizon, complemented by fashionable retail outlets.—
Arthur I. Cyr,
Chicago Tribune,
28 Apr. 2026
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From its round neck and hem to its striped fabric, there are a few things that elevate this Automet top from a basic tee to a fashionable find.—
Jasmine Gomez,
Travel + Leisure,
28 Apr. 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
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
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Osmon notes that critics called the music working-class rock before heartland rock came into vogue; the terms are sometimes treated as interchangeable, but heartland rock is in much wider use.—
Jack Hamilton,
The Atlantic,
28 Apr. 2026
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That’s also the trademark of Courtney (Balenciaga) Washington, a choreographer from the worlds of competition dance and vogue ballrooms.—
Sheldon Pearce,
New Yorker,
24 Apr. 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 9 May. 2026.
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