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as in fashionable
being in the latest or current fashion
those are some happening duds, man
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as in buzzing
marked by much life, movement, or activity
the downtown theater district is a happening place this autumn
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as in popular
enjoying widespread favor or approval
that might be a happening outfit right now, but not on a woman who'll never see 40 again
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as in experience
an exciting or noteworthy event that one experiences firsthand
the President's visit to the school was a real happening for teachers and students alike
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as in event
something that happens
gave a detailed account of all the happenings of the weekend
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as in occurring
to take place
did anything exciting happen over the summer?
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Recent Examples of happening
Craig Hlavaty, Houston Chronicle, 5 Apr. 2018
In any case, these days, the most happening stuff is often happening between the floats.
—NOLA.com, 1 Feb. 2018
ABC News, 23 Feb. 2026
Some have threatened to seek relief in courtrooms from the irritating happenings near their once-quiet homes.
—Charles Selle, Chicago Tribune, 23 Feb. 2026
Cora Engelbrecht, New Yorker, 1 Mar. 2026
Sustained, strong winds with even stronger gusts are happening.
—Ca Weather Bot, Sacbee.com, 1 Mar. 2026
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Adjective
What was once a sleepy college town next to a railroad stop is now one of the most happening cities in the state of Texas.
—Craig Hlavaty, Houston Chronicle, 5 Apr. 2018
In any case, these days, the most happening stuff is often happening between the floats.
—NOLA.com, 1 Feb. 2018
Noun
In the case of Galaxidi, however, the flour war seems to be of more recent vintage, namely from the 19th century, when traveling mariners took their inspiration from similar happenings in Sicily.
—ABC News, 23 Feb. 2026
Some have threatened to seek relief in courtrooms from the irritating happenings near their once-quiet homes.
—Charles Selle, Chicago Tribune, 23 Feb. 2026
Verb
But then the day that this film got to the peak of its accolades and recognition in the world was exactly the peak of the massacres happening in Iran.
—Cora Engelbrecht, New Yorker, 1 Mar. 2026
Sustained, strong winds with even stronger gusts are happening.
—Ca Weather Bot, Sacbee.com, 1 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for happening
Adjective
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Chelsea boots might as well be fashionable rain boots, with their sturdy, water-proof design.—
Christina Perrier,
InStyle,
23 Feb. 2026
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Will fluency with the references at fashionable literary salons signpost upper-class membership?—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
23 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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There is plenty to see and do in Jamaica's vibrant capital city, from the must-visit Bob Marley Museum and the National Gallery of Jamaica to award-winning restaurants and buzzing dance halls.—
Carley Rojas Avila,
Travel + Leisure,
23 Feb. 2026
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Just off the gondola entrance sits Club Moritzino, one of the Dolomites’ most enduring mountain huts and a buzzing lunch and apres-ski destination.—
Chadner Navarro,
Vogue,
10 Feb. 2026
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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
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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
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Dale has state government, education, radio and television experience as well.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
3 Mar. 2026
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The message to the departing players is to appreciate the experience of playing for your home country, and all that comes along with an international best-on-best tournament.—
Abbey Mastracco,
Hartford Courant,
2 Mar. 2026
Noun
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President Calvin Coolidge was the first president to attend the event in 1924, establishing an annual tradition.—
Washington Examiner Staff,
The Washington Examiner,
3 Mar. 2026
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Target plans to provide more details on its turnaround plan at an investor event Tuesday.—
Nathaniel Meyersohn,
CNN Money,
3 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Strong winds are occurring but are not so strong as to warrant a High wind warning.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
1 Mar. 2026
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The same trend is occurring at universities across Florida.—
Anastasios Kamoutsas,
The Orlando Sentinel,
1 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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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
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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
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Its airport is one of the world’s busiest, serving as a home base for Emirates.—
Laura Sharman,
CNN Money,
1 Mar. 2026
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Officials at Dubai International Airport -- the largest in the United Arab Emirates and one of the busiest in the world -- said four people were injured, while Zayed International Airport in Abu Dhabi said one person was killed and seven others were injured in a drone strike.—
CARA RUBINSKY,
Arkansas Online,
1 Mar. 2026
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“Happening.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/happening. Accessed 4 Mar. 2026.
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