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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
An oversize half-moon couch anchors the living room, where a chic bar with see-through shelving separates the space from the formal dining room. — Tori Latham, Robb Report, 18 Aug. 2026 Those on the cutting edge of chic are checking in to Maya Hotel Courchevel 1850, which has just 14 guest rooms and suites. — Everett Potter, Forbes.com, 17 Aug. 2026
Noun
Modern motor-court-inn chic is the aesthetic at Hotel Palms, located three blocks from the Atlantic Ocean and Beaches Town Center. — Terry Ward, Travel + Leisure, 10 Aug. 2026 With its linen shirts, aprons, head scarves, gold jewelry, retro prints, and effortless elegance, the Italian grandma look takes Mediterranean chic to a new, but more comfortable, level. — Lenny Coynault, Glamour, 7 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
  • Wear it à la Copenhagen’s stylish set with a suede jacket and heeled thong sandal.
    — Laura Jackson, Vogue, 17 Aug. 2026
  • Their distressed midcalf moto boots were at the top of every stylish girl's wish list.
    — Aemilia Madden, Glamour, 16 Aug. 2026
Definition of stylish
Noun
  • Target hiked its full fiscal-year outlook, due to both stronger sales trends and the one-time boost to its bottom line.
    — Laya Neelakandan, CNBC, 19 Aug. 2026
  • Florida is leading this trend, having filed a significant lawsuit against OpenAI and Sam Altman.
    — Lance Eliot, Forbes.com, 19 Aug. 2026
Definition of trend
Adjective
  • Editor’s Pick The dining chair from Herman Miller’s Comma collection left a positive impression on commerce director Lori Keong this past Seat Week, for its fashionable, yet comfortable construction.
    — Kelly Dawson, Architectural Digest, 17 Aug. 2026
  • The fashionable Spaniard emails me after completing her own detox, asking about my reentry into the real world.
    — Justin Fenner, Robb Report, 15 Aug. 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
  • Alaïa’s leather Le Teckel bag is very much still en vogue, as are these face-framing shield sunglasses from Thistles.
    — Laura Jackson, Vogue, 17 Aug. 2026
  • A lot of it has been saved and cherished and not knocked down for the latest new whatever is in vogue now.
    — Destiny Jackson, Deadline, 14 Aug. 2026
Definition of vogue
Noun
  • Ironically, the Sephora teen craze has helped create a more ingredient-conscious generation of parents.
    — Faye Brookman, Footwear News, 21 Aug. 2026
  • With many customers asking about it, Williams says the craze seems to be spreading.
    — Amy Drew Thompson, The Orlando Sentinel, 20 Aug. 2026
Definition of craze
Noun
  • The Bills — sporting their new-look, attack-style 3-4 defense — attempted to stay as vanilla as possible while executing their core defensive philosophies.
    — Joe Buscaglia, New York Times, 16 Aug. 2026
  • That means cables, socks, Legos, kids' pajamas, and everything else not taller than the unit itself are up for grabs, Pac-Man style.
    — Joe Salas August 14, New Atlas, 15 Aug. 2026
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