as in fashionableness
the quality or state of being fashionable
kids dyeing their hair in pursuit of hip
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1
as in fashionable
being in the latest or current fashion
hip sunglasses whose fancy prices will make you squint in disbelief
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2
as in aware
having inside information
he wasn't hip to what was going on behind the scenes and was taken totally unawares by the company shake-up
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3
as in downtown
keenly aware of and responsive to the latest developments especially in fashion and entertainment
hip fashionistas wouldn't be caught dead in that outfit
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as in to inform
to give information to
if you want to get hipped on what goes on behind the scenes at a television network, you should read this book
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Recent Examples of hip
Megan Feringa, New York Times, 8 May 2025
Anok Yai The A-list model wore a custom black corset shirt dress with 1.1 million bugle beads embroidered throughout the entire look in a crisscross pattern with exaggerated hip detailing.
—Chris Gardner, HollywoodReporter, 6 May 2025
Gary Baum, The Hollywood Reporter, 6 Mar. 2024
These looks feel decidedly cooler and hipper than your standard suit, which can often read too buttoned-up or formal for a more casual outing.
—Christian Allaire, Vogue, 2 Mar. 2023
Matt Donnelly, Variety, 29 June 2023
That's 1 rep. Pro tip: Press hips up throughout movement to keep body in a straight line.
—Women's Health, 6 Apr. 2023
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Noun
During preseason last summer, Sara returned to Finch Farm, Everton’s training ground, earlier than her sister, who underwent hip surgery last May.
—Megan Feringa, New York Times, 8 May 2025
Anok Yai The A-list model wore a custom black corset shirt dress with 1.1 million bugle beads embroidered throughout the entire look in a crisscross pattern with exaggerated hip detailing.
—Chris Gardner, HollywoodReporter, 6 May 2025
Adjective
It was seen as the hipper, edgier alternative to entrenched establishment clubs like Annabel’s and White’s.
—Gary Baum, The Hollywood Reporter, 6 Mar. 2024
These looks feel decidedly cooler and hipper than your standard suit, which can often read too buttoned-up or formal for a more casual outing.
—Christian Allaire, Vogue, 2 Mar. 2023
Verb
Complex was and remains deeply rooted in music and street culture – from sneakers and skaters to hip hop royalty.
—Matt Donnelly, Variety, 29 June 2023
That's 1 rep. Pro tip: Press hips up throughout movement to keep body in a straight line.
—Women's Health, 6 Apr. 2023
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for hip
Adjective
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Juliet Holy Pointed-Toe Chunky Block Heels Midi dresses and pointed-toe heels are a match made in heaven, as evidenced by Oprah’s fashionable look.—
Izzy Baskette,
People.com,
11 May 2025
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As the global appeal of Lambrusco has grown, more of Emilia-Romagna’s winemakers have turned their vineyards into fashionable destinations.—
Simon Willis,
Travel + Leisure,
10 May 2025
Adjective
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This process is vital for learning and memory and for being conscious and aware.—
David Oliver,
USA Today,
16 May 2025
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Everyone is aware of the noise from the media and on the message boards (shoutout Lakers reddit), no one is acting like a trade is going to happen this summer for a couple of reasons.—
Dan Woike,
Los Angeles Times,
15 May 2025
Adjective
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The Shark Tank had to be downtown, so downtown had to get bigger.—
Sal Pizarro,
Mercury News,
16 Apr. 2025
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Brian Hopkins, 2nd, whose ward includes Streeterville, responded by calling (not for the first time) for moving the existing 10 p.m. curfew for minors who are downtown without an accompanying adult back to 8 p.m.—
The Editorial Board,
Chicago Tribune,
13 Mar. 2025
Verb
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The film also stars Dave Bautista as Steve, the show’s producer who informs Shelly that her longtime gig is coming to an end.—
Tim Lammers,
Forbes.com,
17 May 2025
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The seawater safety testing that informs the county’s beach water quality advisories is designed to look for hazards posed by sewage, not fire debris.—
Corinne Purtill,
Los Angeles Times,
16 May 2025
Noun
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Hitch mount: This requires a trailer hitch and comes in one of two styles (hanging and platform).—
BestReviews,
Chicago Tribune,
14 May 2025
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But clearly, my frontal lobe has fully developed because now sweaters are as essential as, if not more than, tank tops and other styles.—
Alyssa Grabinski,
People.com,
14 May 2025
Adjective
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With deals like $100 off of a stylish firepit table from our own BHG x Walmart line, nearly 60% for an outdoor griddle, and 40% off patio dining sets, Walmart’s patio furniture deals equal huge savings just ahead of Memorial Day weekend.—
Paige Bennett,
Better Homes & Gardens,
20 May 2025
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Function is priority, but practical can be stylish.—
Footwear News,
Footwear News,
20 May 2025
Adjective
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The one that was pretty impactful for me at Cannes, at least life trajectory wise, probably more impactful than all of those other films, came in 2012.—
Chris Gardner,
HollywoodReporter,
18 May 2025
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If not, while national security, stability, and local shipbuilding growth are important, adding levies to tariffs this year may not be wise.—
Phillip Molnar,
Mercury News,
16 May 2025
Adjective
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Coney Barrett immediately pulled out a copy of the restraining order, which forbids Rahimi from coming near his now ex-girlfriend or her daughter.—
Paul Du Quenoy,
MSNBC Newsweek,
27 Mar. 2025
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According to Young, Sophy acted as family therapist and mediator during Young’s 2021 divorce from his now ex-wife Nicole.—
Nancy Dillon,
Rolling Stone,
27 Mar. 2025
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“Hip.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hip. Accessed 24 May. 2025.
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