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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
The Minimalist Must-Have Some footwear requires little effort to look chic. — Laura Jackson, Vogue, 20 Oct. 2026 In the 1990s, Mana turned one of his storage facilities in the Meatpacking District into the industrial-chic creative hub Milk Studios. — Catherine Odom, Miami Herald, 17 Oct. 2026
Noun
The Grammy winner, alongside her mom, looked beyond chic in a plaid $5,000 Versace blazer and miniskirt set, over a $35 Victoria’s Secret corset top as the Chiefs played the Denver Broncos. — Leigh Blickley, Entertainment Weekly, 22 Sep. 2026 This mini dress gives you the comfort of curling up in your favorite sweatpants and sweatshirt set, while still looking sporty chic. — Caroline Hughes, Travel + Leisure, 15 Sep. 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
  • DeMellier’s founder, Mireia Llusia-Lindh, tapped the residential architect Nicolas Schuybroek to create a space that felt like a stylish home with vintage furniture, photography and architecture books and original work by female artists.
    — Samantha Conti, Footwear News, 23 Oct. 2026
  • Specializing in a stylish suite of KD55 showerhead filters, the brand has recently been picked up by leading UK retailer Boots.
    — Tracy Achonwa, Vogue, 23 Oct. 2026
Definition of stylish
Noun
  • The asymmetrical hemline of the sweater is right on trend and makes the whole look feel much more intentional, while the slouchy silhouette still looks polished enough for a coffee run after landing.
    — Chaise Sanders, Travel + Leisure, 18 Oct. 2026
  • Both trends held true, although barely, as the Hurricanes needed two overtimes to survive another upset bid on a day filled with chaotic finishes and upsets.
    — Chantz Martin OutKick, FOXNews.com, 18 Oct. 2026
Definition of trend
Adjective
  • Ortega and Ora weren’t the only fashionable famous faces on the red carpet.
    — Julia Teti, Footwear News, 16 Oct. 2026
  • The fashionable young man introduced himself as Nicholas Yakovlev, a friend of Adrien’s.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 13 Oct. 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
  • After a brief respite in the 2010s when body-positivity and neutrality were in vogue, the pendulum has swung back with a vengeance.
    — Rebecca Firkser, Bon Appetit Magazine, 22 Oct. 2026
  • At the time, the Busby Berkeley conception of musical film as outlandish spectacle was the choreographic vogue.
    — David Hajdu, Vanity Fair, 20 Oct. 2026
Definition of vogue
Noun
  • This was in 2024 and 2025, when the AI craze was in full swing and Claude and ChatGPT adoption was rising.
    — Brian Jenney, IEEE Spectrum, 23 Oct. 2026
  • Here’s how the current sleepmaxxing craze breaks down, which pieces have real science behind them and which ones your wearable data probably won’t vouch for.
    — Samantha Agate, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 23 Oct. 2026
Definition of craze
Noun
  • Here’s a prime example of a more cryptic style of clue that sometimes pops up in late-week puzzles.
    — Sean McGowan, New York Times, 22 Oct. 2026
  • The menu changes daily and features wide-ranging Italian and Tyrolean dishes such as quail risotto, Speckknöddelsuppe (bacon dumpling soup), pasta and veal ragout, Viennese-style schnitzel, spinach dumplings, and apple strudel.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 22 Oct. 2026
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