CHIC Synonyms: 140 Similar and Opposite Words

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adjective

Definition of chic

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

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

This is the smartest place on the island, although there’s also a lovely, chic boutique hotel in the interior, and a more rustic beach hotel nearby on Radhanagar—but this is by far the most significant one in the region. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 15 July 2026 Think of it as the chic version of a cooling spray from the hose. — Elizabeth Fazzare, Architectural Digest, 15 July 2026

Noun

There are even a few pieces that feel perfect for the Fourth of July, like a patriotic clutch and a Tommy Hilfiger shirt that serves up country-club chic without the membership fees. — Alexandra Emanuelli, Southern Living, 2 July 2026 To decorate the feet in designer duds, to emphasize their strangeness, their alien qualities that tie us to our distant ape ancestors, with expensive materials and odd shapes, is to walk fashion forward with Darwinian chic. — Rachel Tashjian, CNN Money, 26 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for chic

Recent Examples of Synonyms for chic

Adjective

Domaine du Ferret’s collection of lodges is a stylish take on the bay’s fishermen’s huts.

— Lane Nieset, Travel + Leisure, 19 July 2026
Known for its warm welcome and customer service, the store is a beloved destination for those seeking unique and stylish items for their homes.

— Korrin Bishop, Southern Living, 18 July 2026

Definition of stylish

Noun

Before that, in a trend which lasts to this day, the very best players were always tempted away, to Italy or Spain, towards salaries that German football could never provide.

— James Pearce, New York Times, 22 July 2026
His team spent about a month overlaying influenza trends on card spending, hunting for spikes at drugstores, and found a relationship that was never clean enough to use.

— John Drake, Forbes.com, 22 July 2026

Definition of trend

Adjective

The key is finding pieces that are equal parts functional and fashionable—like Kylie Jenner’s all-black tank top and capri pants combination.

— Kristina Rutkowski, Vogue, 19 July 2026
Norway’s star striker Erling Haaland, one of soccer’s most fashionable gents, showed off his namesake Breitling at a post-Cup reception in his home country.

— Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 18 July 2026

Definition of fashionable

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

So good was their relationship that when a viral social media craze called the Ice Bucket Challenge swarmed around the world in 2014, Anderson felt brave enough to nominate the fearsome Scot.

— Chris McKenna, New York Times, 16 July 2026
As the sourdough bread craze continues, more companies are producing their own loaves for shoppers to try.

— Olivia McIntosh, Martha Stewart, 15 July 2026

Definition of craze

Noun

Styles make fights Firstly, this will be a clash of two very opposing styles.

— Ben Church, CNN Money, 19 July 2026
After Brazil defeated the United States 1-0 in the last-16 stage of that tournament, sports journalist Mario Neto wrote a column that was scathing about the style in Jornal dos Sports, the Rio de Janeiro daily sports newspaper.

— Colin Millar, New York Times, 19 July 2026

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