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
Faith Hill, The Atlantic, 27 Aug. 2025
The chic interiors feature attractive blue leather banquette seating.
—Joanne Shurvell, Forbes.com, 27 Aug. 2025
Karoline Leonard, Austin American Statesman, 30 July 2025
Preppy chic wasn’t much of a thing in that neighborhood, though.
—Hilton Als, New Yorker, 30 June 2025
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Adjective
This situation was not très chic—but then, family trips don’t tend to be.
—Faith Hill, The Atlantic, 27 Aug. 2025
The chic interiors feature attractive blue leather banquette seating.
—Joanne Shurvell, Forbes.com, 27 Aug. 2025
Noun
Red carpets brought Hollywood's take on Western chic to Congress Avenue, and fans lined a barrier erected in the middle of the street hoping to catch autographs and selfies with their favorite stars.
—Karoline Leonard, Austin American Statesman, 30 July 2025
Preppy chic wasn’t much of a thing in that neighborhood, though.
—Hilton Als, New Yorker, 30 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for chic
Adjective
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The brand’s Easy Straight Pull-On Pants are comfy yet stylish, and designed for everyday wear.—
Stephanie Osmanski,
Better Homes & Gardens,
29 Aug. 2025
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The convenience eliminates the need for in-person visits for basic frame and lens selection, and modern technology ensures consumers receive a stylish fit.—
Jason Phillips,
Freep.com,
28 Aug. 2025
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Josh Blackman, a law professor at South Texas College of Law, said the trend is notable because many cases involve on-camera evidence that should be easily provable in a court of law.—
Kaelan Deese,
The Washington Examiner,
4 Sep. 2025
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Another key implication lies in the de-dollarization trend driven by Russian alignment with China.—
Earl Carr,
Forbes.com,
4 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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The Newbury Boston Day One in Boston Forbes Travel Guide Four-Star The Newbury Boston in the city’s fashionable Back Bay neighborhood is a wonderful choice for your stay.—
Kim Foley MacKinnon,
Forbes.com,
2 Sep. 2025
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What starts as a rouse to complete a business deal quickly evolves into something a little too real between the unsuspecting pair—while Sabrina’s Vogue internship in Paris adds an extra touch of fashionable fun.—
Emma Specter,
Vogue,
30 Aug. 2025
Noun
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The latests deaths included three residents of long-term care facilities in Dallas, as well as a Balch Springs man in his 20s and a Dallas man in his 60s.—
Dana Branham,
Dallas News,
30 Apr. 2020
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That equates to more than 45 million Americans using CBD products, based on latest available U.S. Census estimates.—
Brendan Bures,
chicagotribune.com,
2 Oct. 2019
Adjective
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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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What was once a sleepy college town next to a railroad stop is now one of the most happening cities in the state of Texas.—
Craig Hlavaty,
Houston Chronicle,
5 Apr. 2018
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Long before the video diary became the en vogue format of personal expression on YouTube and social media platforms like TikTok, Ross McElwee was America’s preeminent first-person filmmaker.—
Vikram Murthi,
IndieWire,
3 Sep. 2025
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Multiverse, based in Donostia, Spain, is working at the intersection of two of technology’s most in-vogue fields—AI and quantum computing.—
IEEE Spectrum,
IEEE Spectrum,
3 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Opendoor , recently at the center of a meme stock craze, was also one of retail investors' favorites heading into September.—
Yun Li,
CNBC,
1 Sep. 2025
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While four-wheeled carts are changing the way small towns move, not everyone is on board with the craze.—
Ashley J. DiMella,
FOXNews.com,
30 Aug. 2025
Noun
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Free People’s carefree, bohemian pieces are the epitome of vacation style—and just in time for Labor Day weekend, the brand is hosting an epic end-of-season sale that makes refreshing your packing list more affordable than ever.—
Merrell Readman,
Travel + Leisure,
28 Aug. 2025
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Online shoppers have access to a broader range of frames, styles, and colors that are often limited in retail stores.—
Jason Phillips,
Freep.com,
28 Aug. 2025
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“Chic.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/chic. Accessed 6 Sep. 2025.
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