def

Definition of defnext
slang
as in now
keenly aware of and responsive to the latest developments especially in fashion and entertainment of the rappers on the scene, he was definitely the most def

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Adjective
  • The now 22-year-old, who grew up in Westfield, New Jersey, shared a now-viral clip from the first episode of her cooking show Cooking with Ley Ley Shea on her TikTok.
    Hannah Sacks, PEOPLE, 14 Apr. 2026
  • All of the world’s greatest golfers combined are boring compared to Tiger and his now Elvis-like descent.
    Mac Engel April 9, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 9 Apr. 2026
Adjective
  • The result is a mix of old-school hotel bars, downtown Italian institutions and buzzy French bistros — the kinds of places where A-listers tend to turn up again and again.
    Hanna Wickes, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 1 May 2026
  • The event will feature local artisans selling handmade, original goods while also encouraging patrons to support downtown small businesses, according to a news release.
    Mike Danahey, Chicago Tribune, 30 Apr. 2026
Adjective
  • The neighborhood/area The fabulous and the HNWIs descend on Punta del Este, South America’s hippest destination, every summer, spreading out among the satellite towns of La Barra, Manantiales, and José Ignacio between late December and March.
    Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 27 May 2026
  • In the last couple decades, however, the enclave has emerged as one of Seattle’s hippest neighborhoods.
    Harry Cheadle, Bon Appetit Magazine, 27 May 2026
Adjective
  • Round it out with a stylish Béis belt bag to keep airport essentials close at hand, leaving you no excuse to hold up security, knowing the coveted carry is just under $30.
    Julia Morlino, Travel + Leisure, 29 May 2026
  • Zaya Wade is one stylish teenager!
    Alexandra Schonfeld, PEOPLE, 29 May 2026
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“Def.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/def. Accessed 2 Jun. 2026.

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