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
Michaela Trimble, Vogue, 28 Apr. 2025
Spring 2025’s boho chic dress creations that cascaded down the runways at Chloé and Zimmermann included prime examples of beautiful dresses to wear to a wedding in elegant fabrics of silk, satin and lace, from billowy, lightweight frocks to sensual body-skimming designs with tiered ruffles aplenty.
—Adam Mansuroglu, Footwear News, 27 Apr. 2025
John Mariani, Forbes, 23 Jan. 2025
Get ready to elevate your wardrobe to winter chic with matching sets, cozy cardigans, trench coats, and so much more.
—Rosie Marder, Travel + Leisure, 19 Jan. 2025
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Adjective
Clean lines, poured concrete, and contemporary artwork replace cantera stone and antique tiles here, creating a space that feels like a chic private gallery more than a traditional hotel.
—Michaela Trimble, Vogue, 28 Apr. 2025
Spring 2025’s boho chic dress creations that cascaded down the runways at Chloé and Zimmermann included prime examples of beautiful dresses to wear to a wedding in elegant fabrics of silk, satin and lace, from billowy, lightweight frocks to sensual body-skimming designs with tiered ruffles aplenty.
—Adam Mansuroglu, Footwear News, 27 Apr. 2025
Noun
The whole enterprise reminds me of the glamor and silvery chic of New York in the 1930s and demonstrates the city’s endurance as a capital of style and refined taste.
—John Mariani, Forbes, 23 Jan. 2025
Get ready to elevate your wardrobe to winter chic with matching sets, cozy cardigans, trench coats, and so much more.
—Rosie Marder, Travel + Leisure, 19 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for chic
Adjective
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Shop more lightweight cardigans inspired by Reese Witherspoon’s stylish top at Amazon below.—
Averi Baudler,
People.com,
25 Apr. 2025
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Walking on stage for the NFL Draft wasn’t just about putting on a new hat, sporting a stylish suit and being greeted by commissioner Roger Goodell.—
Jason Jones,
New York Times,
25 Apr. 2025
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The American Public Health Association says that as global average temperatures rise, these trends will continue and make allergies an increasing public health concern.—
Janet Loehrke,
USA Today,
29 Apr. 2025
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Second, Upwork’s Freelance Forward report released in late 2023 which analyzed the microeconomic and industry trends surrounding freelancing, found that 64 million Americans (the equivalent to about 38% of the U.S. workforce) are already freelancers.—
Rachel Wells,
Forbes.com,
28 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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Lululemon Scuba Oversized Half-zip Hoodie $118 $89 at Lululemon Lululemon excels at crafting fashionable yet functional activewear, and its uber-popular Scuba Hoodies are a testament to that.—
Merrell Readman,
Travel + Leisure,
29 Apr. 2025
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The traditional pillars of education — reading, writing and arithmetic — have not merely been sidelined; they are now regularly diminished as outdated or insufficient in the face of more fashionable trends.—
William P. Yeakel,
Baltimore Sun,
28 Apr. 2025
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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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But cross necklaces and pendants have been in vogue before and may be again as some feel more comfortable embracing their faith and seek community with others.—
Misty White Sidell,
New York Times,
29 Apr. 2025
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Gone are the days of squeezing your feet into tight or sky-high shoes to stay in vogue.—
Clara McMahon,
People.com,
26 Apr. 2025
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More than a decade after the Ice Bucket Challenge flooded social media with footage of people getting drenched in freezing water for a good cause, the viral craze is back — this time to raise awareness and funds for mental health.—
Leslie Katz,
Forbes.com,
21 Apr. 2025
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Liquid lipsticks have long evolved since the original 2015 craze.—
Conçetta Ciarlo,
Vogue,
17 Apr. 2025
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If slouchy styles aren’t your thing, this Everlane jacket is the perfect trench for you.—
Anna Popp,
Travel + Leisure,
2 May 2025
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While wire-rim options will never go out of style, the most popular material of the moment is thick, expressive plastic.—
Jake Henry Smith,
Glamour,
2 May 2025
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“Chic.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/chic. Accessed 6 May. 2025.
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