1
as in stylish
being in the latest or current fashion
a shopping district filled with expensive boutiques selling fashionable clothing from the top designers
Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
2
as in popular
enjoying widespread favor or approval
that breed of dog became fashionable after it became the preferred dog among Hollywood celebrities
Synonyms & Similar Words
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
1
as in popularity
the state of enjoying widespread approval
the fashionableness of that look took a nosedive after it began to show up on some very unfashionable people
Synonyms & Similar Words
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
2
as in elegance
the quality or state of being fashionable
the fashionableness of tight jeans
Synonyms & Similar Words
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
Example Sentences
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of fashionable
Idrees Kahloon, The Atlantic, 20 Feb. 2026
Even the most fashionable people in Milan, a place that’s more rich in luxury boutiques than greenspaces, are keen on practical footwear.
—Amelia Arvesen, Outside, 19 Feb. 2026
And Bina Daigeler’s costumes are a hoot, ostentatiously fashionable and expensive and sexy.
—David Rooney, HollywoodReporter, 14 Feb. 2026
For example, research on fashion consumption has shown how wearing a veil, once widely stigmatized in urban and secular settings, gradually became seen as ordinary and even fashionable as more women openly adopted it.
—Emily Tanner, The Conversation, 10 Feb. 2026
See All Example Sentences for fashionable
Adjective
Judicial fatalism—the idea that the Supreme Court is a rubber stamp for Trump—is a fashionable belief on the left.
—Idrees Kahloon, The Atlantic, 20 Feb. 2026
Even the most fashionable people in Milan, a place that’s more rich in luxury boutiques than greenspaces, are keen on practical footwear.
—Amelia Arvesen, Outside, 19 Feb. 2026
And Bina Daigeler’s costumes are a hoot, ostentatiously fashionable and expensive and sexy.
—David Rooney, HollywoodReporter, 14 Feb. 2026
For example, research on fashion consumption has shown how wearing a veil, once widely stigmatized in urban and secular settings, gradually became seen as ordinary and even fashionable as more women openly adopted it.
—Emily Tanner, The Conversation, 10 Feb. 2026
See All Example Sentences for fashionable
Recent Examples of Synonyms for fashionable
Adjective
-
As the hotel’s social centerpiece, the heated saltwater pool offers a menu of tropical cocktails and savory bites of shrimp ceviche, served in stylish cabanas.—
Kristin Braswell,
Travel + Leisure,
27 Feb. 2026
-
Next door at the Locust, James Cook discusses Cafe des Artistes, Ocean Drive’s newest mecca for the young and stylish.—
Miami Herald Archives,
Miami Herald,
27 Feb. 2026
Adjective
-
Buford's, where the shooting occurred, is a popular bar among UT students and recent graduates.—
Emiliano Tahui Gómez,
Austin American Statesman,
1 Mar. 2026
-
While seniors may flock to popular retirement destinations and affluent neighborhoods, Sapraicone warns the environment could be a potential hotbed for robberies and home burglaries.—
Julia Bonavita,
FOXNews.com,
1 Mar. 2026
Noun
-
Tech companies are racing to predict whether AI’s popularity will result in a new hit product, similar to how the internet laid the foundation for the smartphone.—
Lisa Eadicicco,
CNN Money,
2 Mar. 2026
-
Avoid a short, no-win situation in mid-May, then buckle up for popularity, heightened ambitions, new clarity and cosmic protection over all.—
Magi Helena,
Dallas Morning News,
2 Mar. 2026
Noun
-
From chic waterfront living in the east to the equestrian elegance of the west, the doors are opening to some of Palm Beach County’s most exclusive properties in the name of high-end design, innovation, historic preservation and philanthropy.—
Kari Barnett,
Sun Sentinel,
25 Feb. 2026
-
Ahead, discover the French shoe brands that deserve a place in your wardrobe, each one embodying that elusive, enduring elegance only the French seem to do so well.—
Shelby Comroe,
InStyle,
25 Feb. 2026
Adjective
-
The space felt like a chic beachfront apartment, with a generous kitchen, airy living room with a television, spa-like bathroom with a tiled shower and a big soaking tub, and plush king bed.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
26 Feb. 2026
-
From chic waterfront living in the east to the equestrian elegance of the west, the doors are opening to some of Palm Beach County’s most exclusive properties in the name of high-end design, innovation, historic preservation and philanthropy.—
Kari Barnett,
Sun Sentinel,
25 Feb. 2026
Adjective
-
Appointed in all of Adler’s favorite patterns and paint colors and furnished with beloved pieces both bespoke and long-held, the end result is the embodiment of her aesthetic perspective—and a helpful place to bring potential clients.—
David Foxley,
Architectural Digest,
25 Feb. 2026
-
This is probably no accident, as everyone’s current favorite style inspiration is Carolyn Bessette-Kennedy—who still defines that particular aesthetic.—
Kathleen Walsh,
Glamour,
25 Feb. 2026
Noun
-
Slim sunnies are still en vogue, but oversized shades are perhaps even more popular this season, particularly ’70s-style aviators and bold yet understated black frames.—
India Roby,
Glamour,
24 Feb. 2026
-
Those traits will always be en vogue in New England, where the goal should be to trim the bottom of its draft board this week based on new information from medical evaluations and prospect interviews.—
Andrew Callahan,
Boston Herald,
24 Feb. 2026
Noun
-
The backstory The property was built in 2017 by the renowned Nepali architect Prabal Thapa – a long, elegant two-storey structure in a U-shape, using local Baglung stone and timber in keeping with Mustang’s traditional Thakali architectural style.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
27 Feb. 2026
-
Sneakers aren’t the only travel-ready shoe that provides all-day comfort and cool-girl style.—
Julia Morlino,
Travel + Leisure,
27 Feb. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Fashionable.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fashionable. Accessed 4 Mar. 2026.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
