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as in stylish
being in the latest or current fashion
a shopping district filled with expensive boutiques selling fashionable clothing from the top designers
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as in popular
enjoying widespread favor or approval
that breed of dog became fashionable after it became the preferred dog among Hollywood celebrities
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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
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as in elegance
the quality or state of being fashionable
the fashionableness of tight jeans
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Recent Examples of fashionable
Christopher R. Weingarten, Pitchfork, 3 Apr. 2026
Meryl Streep's family tree is a fashionable affair.
—Joey Nolfi, Entertainment Weekly, 2 Apr. 2026
However, once the existence of dark energy was revealed, the activity of theorists in these arenas simply exploded, with many variants and parametrizations becoming popular or fashionable at various times.
—Big Think, 1 Apr. 2026
Like a quality watch, gold necklaces are timeless accessories — living outside of the trend cycle while appearing around the necks of society’s most fashionable year in and year out, no matter the season.
—Stacia Datskovska, Footwear News, 31 Mar. 2026
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Adjective
Their sudden, overwhelming success seems like something of a fluke since none of their obvious touchpoints are remotely fashionable.
—Christopher R. Weingarten, Pitchfork, 3 Apr. 2026
Meryl Streep's family tree is a fashionable affair.
—Joey Nolfi, Entertainment Weekly, 2 Apr. 2026
However, once the existence of dark energy was revealed, the activity of theorists in these arenas simply exploded, with many variants and parametrizations becoming popular or fashionable at various times.
—Big Think, 1 Apr. 2026
Like a quality watch, gold necklaces are timeless accessories — living outside of the trend cycle while appearing around the necks of society’s most fashionable year in and year out, no matter the season.
—Stacia Datskovska, Footwear News, 31 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for fashionable
Adjective
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Diaper cakes may not sound sophisticated, but there are several stylish options that make great centerpieces.—
BestReviews,
Mercury News,
3 Apr. 2026
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Faux vintage and synthetic materials are also no longer stylish.—
Cori Sears,
The Spruce,
3 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Rick Rubin, the music producer, introduced Koniver to the neuroscientist and podcaster Andrew Huberman, who invited him onto his hugely popular show in 2024.—
Dhruv Khullar,
New Yorker,
6 Apr. 2026
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On Sunday, more than 150 Marine families from the battalion were his guests for the club’s very popular Easter brunch.—
Erika I. Ritchie,
Oc Register,
5 Apr. 2026
Noun
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That’s the period during which Hollywood’s monolithic studio system broke up, as a result of a 1948 antitrust decree and of commercial pressures that included the growing popularity of television and a shift toward suburban life styles.—
Richard Brody,
New Yorker,
6 Apr. 2026
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Around the same time, popcorn was popping off, buoyed by a surge in American corn production and the snack’s popularity among soldiers.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
6 Apr. 2026
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From crisp, breathable cotton sheets that keep you cool in summer to luxurious silk or satin pillowcases that add a touch of elegance, the options are endless.—
Casey DelBasso,
ABC News,
8 Apr. 2026
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Jackson plays Cooper, the sibling of Liz (Schlaepfer) and Cuoco’s character Kate, the eldest daughter who inherited her mother’s perfectionism, elegance, and organizational prowess.—
Denise Petski,
Deadline,
8 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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The high-rise fit, chic cropped cut that hits above the ankle, and zip-front button closure read polished, especially in the darker wash (no whiskering or printing here).—
Malia Griggs,
Glamour,
8 Apr. 2026
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Spier Hotel, Stellenbosch, South Africa The recently renovated Spier Hotel puts a chic spin on farmhouse style.—
Catherine Garcia,
TheWeek,
8 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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As investigators searched the area with the bamboo again, Horner smoked cigarettes and seemed relaxed, making small talk about his favorite foods, work schedules and the weather.—
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
9 Apr. 2026
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For now, at least, there is no clear early favorite.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
9 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Block has come back in vogue after its massive layoff announcement, but Loop sees fundamental drivers of topline growth.—
Jim Cramer,
CNBC,
31 Mar. 2026
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This makes the keyboard bigger than what's currently en vogue among mechanical-keyboard enthusiasts.—
Aubrey Jowers,
PC Magazine,
31 Mar. 2026
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Born from the embers of the eighties band Talulah Gosh, Heavenly, led by the singer and guitarist Amelia Fletcher, shuffled forward with her riffy, effervescent playing style, gradually growing more sophisticated across four LPs and an EP, without any loss of buoyancy.—
Hilton Als,
New Yorker,
10 Apr. 2026
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The pop star was photographed in New York City with friends Ashley Avignone and Jerrod Carmichael on Wednesday, April 8, and was seen wearing an elegant look that had bridal style written all over it.—
Michelle Lee,
PEOPLE,
10 Apr. 2026
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“Fashionable.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fashionable. Accessed 11 Apr. 2026.
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