CHICS Synonyms: 39 Similar and Opposite Words

chics

noun

plural of chic

as in trends

a practice or interest that is very popular for a short time mockumentaries are the latest filmmaking chic

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Noun

Running September 25-27, the summit is now renowned for attracting top Hollywood and international execs who descend upon the swanky Dolder Grand Hotel for the weekend to discuss current industry trends, issues and financing models.

— Diana Lodderhose, Deadline, 25 Sep. 2026
At the Off-White Imaginary Palace event on Wednesday, Cardi B tapped into contemporary trends, styling sleek, pin-straight extensions and micro bangs.

— Kaleigh Werner, Footwear News, 25 Sep. 2026

Definition of trends

Noun

There’s a brief moment in Timothée Chalamet’s video with comedian Druski where a performer comes in, vogues, and blows a kiss to the actor.

— Fran Hoepfner, Vulture, 19 Dec. 2025
Fans will see Infinite sporting braids — dressed in all black with daring red leather gloves as he vogues and dances unapologetically in his glory.

— Amber Corrine, VIBE.com, 16 Sep. 2025

Definition of vogues

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The depiction of schizophrenia on screen — especially in horror movies — has largely seen the mental health condition linked to violent and unpredictable rages, showing people when something has gone horribly wrong.

— Alex Ritman, Variety, 25 Sep. 2026
The round, led by Evolution Equity Partners, comes as the battle over AI regulation rages in Washington and Silicon Valley, and lawmakers on both sides of the aisle debate a development slowdown.

— Samantha Subin, CNBC, 24 Sep. 2026

Definition of rages

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Tyson offered up his thoughts and enthusiasms on this remarkable investigatory tool.

— Jeff Spry, Space.com, 16 Sep. 2026
Two of Zohran Mamdani’s enthusiasms — better bus service and soccer — have, in the World Cup, found their moment of zingy cross-pollination.

— Christopher Bonanos, Curbed, 4 June 2026

Definition of enthusiasms

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Just be sure to score the styles that catch your eye—these new arrivals are already trending.

— Kyra Surgent, InStyle, 20 Sep. 2026
Around this time, celebrities like Kim Kardashian re-popularized clear styles from brands like Prada, Fendi, Alexander Wang and Oscar de la Renta.

— Amina Ayoud, Footwear News, 20 Sep. 2026

Definition of styles

Noun

There's impressive attention to detail throughout, whether the show is imagining elaborate crop circles, or recreating 1960s fashions, cars, and backdrops.

— Richard Edwards, Space.com, 23 Sep. 2026
And so Eton’s uniform became codified around gentleman’s fashions of the 1800s, even though the dress code was not made official until 1964.

— Eva Wolchover, Vanity Fair, 21 Sep. 2026

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