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
  • Now that Time, Inc. and Condé Nast are both downtown, though, their surrounding neighborhood required great hotel bars for those with expense accounts and a story to tell.
    Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 4 Apr. 2026
  • The Royals want to be downtown, and it’s received much of their energy.
    Sam McDowell, Kansas City Star, 30 Mar. 2026
Adjective
  • Praga Named one of Warsaw's hippest neighborhoods, Praga has managed to stay cool without losing its edge.
    Kasia Dietz, Travel + Leisure, 13 May 2026
  • With one end of a large resistance band looped under the arches of your feet, stand with your feet hip-width apart or wider.
    Jenessa Connor, Health, 11 May 2026
Adjective
  • Subtle stripe detailing on both the sweater and pant hems gives this knit set a cohesive, stylish edge—and a pop of color—sans sacrificing comfort.
    Lauren Dana Ellman, Travel + Leisure, 16 May 2026
  • For wardrobe emergencies, try Roo’s Beach near Newquay, which specializes in stylish beach-to-bar clothing.
    Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 16 May 2026
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“Def.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/def. Accessed 20 May. 2026.

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