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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
Her characters appears to startle Jeanie in one photo, clad in a chic black and gold ensemble. — Erin Jensen, USA Today, 2 Sep. 2026 In real life, Murray Hill sometimes serves as an also-ran alongside its chic cousin, a Walmart Great Value version of the Village, but in this TV version, the opposite somehow came to be. — Christopher Bonanos, Curbed, 2 Sep. 2026
Noun
Tom Hill / Getty Images The band's rock-chic cool played well on the nascent MTV crowd and their videos, featuring models in short skirts emerging from one of Gibbons' custom roadsters, became a mainstay. — CBS News, 18 Aug. 2026 But for the Castiglionis, hippie chic extends far beyond their Milanese fashion life. — Hamish Bowles, Vogue, 16 Aug. 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
  • Next on my list are a few pairs of new shoes that will be versatile and functional, but still stylish—I’m not asking much, right?
    — Natalie LaBarbera, InStyle, 6 Sep. 2026
  • Grab this stylish pair of wireless headphones today for just $79.
    — Juhi Wadia, PC Magazine, 6 Sep. 2026
Definition of stylish
Noun
  • Jacksonville Jaguars kicker Cam Little became the face of the trend last year, making a 70-yarder in preseason and then a regular-season record 68-yarder.
    — Saad Yousuf, New York Times, 9 Sep. 2026
  • In the 2002 midterms, Republicans again bucked the historical trend, gaining seats in both chambers following the post-9/11 political climate.
    — Cal Thomas, Arkansas Online, 8 Sep. 2026
Definition of trend
Adjective
  • The head-to-toe branding made tennis one of the most fashionable sports, taking its influence far beyond the court.
    — Tonya Blazio-Licorish, Footwear News, 5 Sep. 2026
  • Alongside Kudrow, 63, and Sorvino, 58, as the fashionable BFF duo, other original cast members who are reprising their roles in the sequel, again scripted by Schiff, are Alan Cumming, Janeane Garofalo, Camryn Manheim and Julia Campbell.
    — Bailey Richards, PEOPLE, 2 Sep. 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
  • With France established as a producer and distributor of cozy crime – a genre much in vogue with buyers, who appreciate its wide appeal and flexibility in schedules – there are several new shows to look out for.
    — Stewart Clarke, Deadline, 3 Sep. 2026
  • And because putting screens on batteries is now en vogue, this one has a display showing charge level, power output, and the internal temperature.
    — Andrew Liszewski, The Verge, 3 Sep. 2026
Definition of vogue
Noun
  • As the extreme budgeting craze takes over social media, the trend has now also made its way to the grocery store.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 4 Sep. 2026
  • Kevin Carter | Getty Images GoPro is joining the artificial intelligence craze.
    — CJ Haddad, CNBC, 1 Sep. 2026
Definition of craze
Noun
  • Mikel Arteta’s champions are built around a solid defence and strangling the opposition through possession, while Xabi Alonso’s Chelsea have had very little of the ball during his first few games, but have still built an exciting style.
    — Chris Waugh, New York Times, 6 Sep. 2026
  • Hers was a captivating return, combining the innate theatricality of her poise with a bold, sophisticated style steeped in historical references to haute couture.
    — Giacomo Aricò, Vogue, 5 Sep. 2026
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