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Recent Examples of chichi
Kelly Corbett, House Beautiful, 9 Dec. 2019
Revelers from across the country and abroad were parading through Berlin on Saturday from chichi Kurfuerstendamm street in the west to the city’s landmark Brandenburg Gate.
—Washington Post, 27 July 2019
The pages inside the magazine are just as chichi as the cover, featuring an array of pieces from the Paris Couture collections, including conceptual designs from Marni, Loewe, Calvin Klein, and Emporio Armani.
—Emily Kirkpatrick, PEOPLE.com, 26 Sep. 2017
Of course, there were clues: Michael kicked a puppy in the very second episode, and no self-respecting Elysium so closely resembles a chichi outdoor mall in Pasadena.
—Sophie Gilbert, The Atlantic, 20 Sep. 2017
Sara Liss, Condé Nast Traveler, 12 Jan. 2026
That falls into the unofficial hierarchy of Disney Adults, where fans look down on other fans, perhaps pooh-poohing ones who aren’t annual passholders or haven’t stayed in the most chichi hotels or lack international parks experience.
—Dewayne Bevil, The Orlando Sentinel, 5 Aug. 2025
The chichi shindig, which welcomed over 100 elite horses and handlers from across the globe to compete, kicked off Thursday night with an iconic set by music legend Sting.
—Madeleine Marr, Miami Herald, 21 Apr. 2025
This part of Colorado is really chichi and fancy, with lots of great restaurants and amazing natural beauty.
—Krista Simmons, Sunset Magazine, 19 Dec. 2023
Cameo was burning $5 million a month on its staff, travel, parties at the Cameo House, and expensive takeout for stars from chichi spots like Sugarfish and Jon & Vinny’s.
—Sapna Maheshwari, New York Times, 20 Oct. 2023
The Washington area alone has the Jason, the Adele, Eliot on 4th, the Tiffany, AVA, the chichi-sounding Henri, the George, the Lacey.
—Lavanya Ramanathan, chicagotribune.com, 23 Aug. 2019
Freeway demolition on Octavia helped reconnect Hayes Valley to the Lower Haight and Civic Center in the early 2000s, creating an enclave of chichi boutiques, taprooms and expensive homes.
—Rachel Swan, SFChronicle.com, 16 July 2019
Adjective
But finding that perfect chichi pullover can be a mission.
—Kelly Corbett, House Beautiful, 9 Dec. 2019
Revelers from across the country and abroad were parading through Berlin on Saturday from chichi Kurfuerstendamm street in the west to the city’s landmark Brandenburg Gate.
—Washington Post, 27 July 2019
The pages inside the magazine are just as chichi as the cover, featuring an array of pieces from the Paris Couture collections, including conceptual designs from Marni, Loewe, Calvin Klein, and Emporio Armani.
—Emily Kirkpatrick, PEOPLE.com, 26 Sep. 2017
Of course, there were clues: Michael kicked a puppy in the very second episode, and no self-respecting Elysium so closely resembles a chichi outdoor mall in Pasadena.
—Sophie Gilbert, The Atlantic, 20 Sep. 2017
Noun
The hotel’s stretch of A1A isn’t the most interesting so most guests opt to either keep to the property’s upscale amenities, cab it to South Beach (which is 15 minutes away), or go north to the chichi enclaves of Surfside and Bal Harbour for shopping and dining.
—Sara Liss, Condé Nast Traveler, 12 Jan. 2026
That falls into the unofficial hierarchy of Disney Adults, where fans look down on other fans, perhaps pooh-poohing ones who aren’t annual passholders or haven’t stayed in the most chichi hotels or lack international parks experience.
—Dewayne Bevil, The Orlando Sentinel, 5 Aug. 2025
The chichi shindig, which welcomed over 100 elite horses and handlers from across the globe to compete, kicked off Thursday night with an iconic set by music legend Sting.
—Madeleine Marr, Miami Herald, 21 Apr. 2025
This part of Colorado is really chichi and fancy, with lots of great restaurants and amazing natural beauty.
—Krista Simmons, Sunset Magazine, 19 Dec. 2023
Cameo was burning $5 million a month on its staff, travel, parties at the Cameo House, and expensive takeout for stars from chichi spots like Sugarfish and Jon & Vinny’s.
—Sapna Maheshwari, New York Times, 20 Oct. 2023
The Washington area alone has the Jason, the Adele, Eliot on 4th, the Tiffany, AVA, the chichi-sounding Henri, the George, the Lacey.
—Lavanya Ramanathan, chicagotribune.com, 23 Aug. 2019
Freeway demolition on Octavia helped reconnect Hayes Valley to the Lower Haight and Civic Center in the early 2000s, creating an enclave of chichi boutiques, taprooms and expensive homes.
—Rachel Swan, SFChronicle.com, 16 July 2019
Recent Examples of Synonyms for chichi
Adjective
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Anything is welcome on a tea sandwich, from buttery avocado and crisp cucumber to frilly pea tendrils.—
Jasmine Smith,
Southern Living,
11 Apr. 2026
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This week, Julia Fox became an unexpected adopter of conservative kitsch at the Fashion Trust US Awards, arriving in a frilly satin salmon pink oversized nightgown from rising cult label Ashley Williams.—
Leah Dolan,
CNN Money,
9 Apr. 2026
Noun
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The outcome was less froufrou compared to previous efforts that were rich in bows, ruffles, flounces and patchworks, as the more streamlined hybrids better expressed the rigor of the theme.—
Sandra Salibian,
WWD,
13 Dec. 2024
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None of that decadent froufrou for us Americans, no sir; the Eurosport breathes through a Rochester two-barrel carburetor, and the mixture flows from carburetor to manifold unvexed by any little whirling rotors or impellers.—
David E. Davis Jr.,
Car and Driver,
30 Jan. 2023
Adjective
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Why does City Hall need to be so big and ostentatious?—
Sun Sentinel Editorial Board,
Sun Sentinel,
19 Apr. 2026
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In equally ostentatious fashion, Corey Gamble showed off a rare gold Audemars Piguet Royal Oak that is rumored to be reserved for just 50 VIP clients.—
Rachel Cormack,
Robb Report,
4 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Note, for example, the heavy draperies and their tassels, the busy floral wallpapers, the stalks of hydrangeas that flank the mantelpiece, and the art and finery covering every surface.—
Laura E. Helton,
Literary Hub,
20 Apr. 2026
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The event at the Casa Alta Vista Estate on Mount Soledad brought together filmmakers, patrons and others from the San Diego area, many in their red-carpet finery.—
La Jolla Light,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
28 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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Try ‘Brilliance’ with showy fronds that turn orange in fall.—
Teresa Woodard,
Midwest Living,
21 Apr. 2026
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But rather than the showy designs of the Victorian era, this style emphasized clean lines and solid construction.—
Tessa Cooper,
Better Homes & Gardens,
20 Apr. 2026
Noun
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GCrew Running and Boutique — which features apparel, headbands, medal holders, beanies and more.—
Rachel Roberts,
Idaho Statesman,
17 Apr. 2026
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Martinez brings over 20 years of industry experience, with a background spanning technical design, apparel development and retail marketing.—
Alexandra Harrell,
Footwear News,
17 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Foreman was a distinctly charismatic frontman, pairing the flamboyant stage presence of his beloved ‘60s and ‘70s R&B acts with the live-wire tension of punk.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
22 Apr. 2026
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In the early 2010s, a small Australian company tried to build a fleet of satellites before lenders, concerned about its chief executive officer’s flamboyant behavior, pulled hundreds of millions of dollars of financing.—
Low De Wei,
Bloomberg,
19 Apr. 2026
Noun
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This one from chef Yotam Ottolenghi is basic with no frippery to speak of.—
Scott Hocker,
TheWeek,
26 Mar. 2026
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Source: Tolan Inside the fair, venders manned stalls selling sweets and giftable fripperies.—
Anna Wiener,
New Yorker,
9 Mar. 2026
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“Chichi.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/chichi. Accessed 26 Apr. 2026.
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