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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
Jacqueline Tempera, PEOPLE, 27 Apr. 2026
From Sleeping Beauties to Camp, the Met Gala is the world’s most fashionable theme party.
—Blanche Marcel, Vanity Fair, 27 Apr. 2026
The fashionable tradition stuck, and it's still considered to be one of the most stylish sporting events around.
—Betsy Cribb Watson, Southern Living, 26 Apr. 2026
Premiering May 1 in theaters, The Devil Wears Prada 2 sees the fashionable return of Hathaway’s Andi, Streep’s Miranda Priestley, Blunt’s Emily Charlton and Stanley Tucci’s Nigel Kipling.
—Lynette Rice, Deadline, 25 Apr. 2026
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Adjective
Step Into a Heel Ahead, shop more of my mom’s Quince shoe picks for looking fashionable while staying comfortable.
—Jacqueline Tempera, PEOPLE, 27 Apr. 2026
From Sleeping Beauties to Camp, the Met Gala is the world’s most fashionable theme party.
—Blanche Marcel, Vanity Fair, 27 Apr. 2026
The fashionable tradition stuck, and it's still considered to be one of the most stylish sporting events around.
—Betsy Cribb Watson, Southern Living, 26 Apr. 2026
Premiering May 1 in theaters, The Devil Wears Prada 2 sees the fashionable return of Hathaway’s Andi, Streep’s Miranda Priestley, Blunt’s Emily Charlton and Stanley Tucci’s Nigel Kipling.
—Lynette Rice, Deadline, 25 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for fashionable
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Shot with cold control in black and white by cinematographer Kyle Deitz, Wiseman’s feature debut is a stylish thriller that launched at regional festivals in 2024; what must have seemed near-future about it then seems almost too present-day in 2026.—
Ryan Lattanzio,
IndieWire,
24 Apr. 2026
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Every summer, stylish crowds congregate along France’s southeastern shores, seduced by the glamorous promise of the French Riviera, spending their days sipping overpriced cocktails at the high-end resorts that line its sandy beaches as if plucked straight from a Slim Aarons photo.—
Monica Mendal,
Vogue,
24 Apr. 2026
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One person notably not on that list is Heastie, who is reportedly working to derail the popular bill behind the scenes even as most of his colleagues seem to understand its necessity.—
New York Daily News Editorial Board,
New York Daily News,
26 Apr. 2026
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Among the most popular citrus fruits are oranges and mandarins, which often appear side by side in grocery stores and lunchboxes alike.—
Daryl Austin,
USA Today,
26 Apr. 2026
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The landmark case is the first time the justices will consider whether the controversial practice of digital dragnets, which have grown in popularity among law enforcement with advances in technology, violate constitutional protections against unreasonable searches.—
Devin Dwyer,
ABC News,
27 Apr. 2026
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In response to the recent popularity of matching sets, the pendulum is now swinging back the other way to favor more whimsical, unique outfits.—
Merrell Readman,
Travel + Leisure,
27 Apr. 2026
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There’s a sublime elegance embodied in the stylish furniture and textiles of its 308 rooms, suites, and residences; in the vases overflowing with colorful flowers; and in that delightful, distinctive scent that fills its communal areas.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
23 Apr. 2026
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The relaxed maxi silhouette and lightweight crepe fabric provide the perfect combo of elegance and comfort for a long dinner.—
Kristin Braswell,
Travel + Leisure,
23 Apr. 2026
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This chic space by Brana Designs features primarily white furnishings with pops of black to provide contrast and drama.—
Cori Sears,
The Spruce,
29 Apr. 2026
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The chicest outfits still complement the most outrageous of clichés.—
David Fear,
Rolling Stone,
29 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Another of White’s signature touches is his habit of repeatedly working with favorite actors.—
Dan Heching,
CNN Money,
29 Apr. 2026
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Host a dinner, invite your favorite people over, and let your space become the destination.—
Steph Koyfman,
Condé Nast Traveler,
29 Apr. 2026
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Osmon notes that critics called the music working-class rock before heartland rock came into vogue; the terms are sometimes treated as interchangeable, but heartland rock is in much wider use.—
Jack Hamilton,
The Atlantic,
28 Apr. 2026
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That’s also the trademark of Courtney (Balenciaga) Washington, a choreographer from the worlds of competition dance and vogue ballrooms.—
Sheldon Pearce,
New Yorker,
24 Apr. 2026
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Tolle returned for the sixth and finished his outing in style, sending the Yankees down 1-2-3 while striking out Judge and Stanton.—
Mac Cerullo,
Boston Herald,
24 Apr. 2026
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Photograph by Rachel Neville / Courtesy Parsons Dance Parsons Dance has long been known for its high-energy, high-spirited style.—
Sheldon Pearce,
New Yorker,
24 Apr. 2026
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“Fashionable.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fashionable. Accessed 30 Apr. 2026.
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