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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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
Merrell Readman, Travel + Leisure, 27 Sep. 2025
This can include walking as well as doing hip openers, shoulder circles and a few bodyweight squats.
—Melissa Rudy, FOXNews.com, 27 Sep. 2025
Phil Wahba, Fortune, 21 Aug. 2025
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
John Coffren, Baltimore Sun, 20 June 2024
As Utah embraces the ways of the surfer, the color palette moves from grayish to yellowish, and then, when Bodhi hips him to skydiving, from yellowish to cloudless blue.
—Jackson Arn, The New Yorker, 1 Feb. 2024
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Noun
The packable device loops over your seatback tray table, instantly elevating your legs, relieving pressure from your hips, and creating a more relaxed and comfortable long-haul flight experience.
—Merrell Readman, Travel + Leisure, 27 Sep. 2025
This can include walking as well as doing hip openers, shoulder circles and a few bodyweight squats.
—Melissa Rudy, FOXNews.com, 27 Sep. 2025
Adjective
Meanwhile, Walmart swooped in to take market share with its suddenly hipper apparel and home goods offerings.
—Phil Wahba, Fortune, 21 Aug. 2025
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
Verb
Join a celebration of family and community, enjoy a mix of brews and arts, go to a country music concert, attend a party that supports education or watch a science fiction film set to hip hop beats.
—John Coffren, Baltimore Sun, 20 June 2024
As Utah embraces the ways of the surfer, the color palette moves from grayish to yellowish, and then, when Bodhi hips him to skydiving, from yellowish to cloudless blue.
—Jackson Arn, The New Yorker, 1 Feb. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for hip
Adjective
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The always fashionable affair, thanks to presenting sponsor Gucci, will be chaired once again by Eva Chow and Leonardo DiCaprio.—
Chris Gardner,
HollywoodReporter,
1 Oct. 2025
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These Cushionaire clogs are fashionable enough to head outside in, but feel like your at-home everyday slipper.—
Jasmine Gomez,
Travel + Leisure,
1 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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What’s Next UPenn has issued safety advice to students, including not wearing headphones, staying off of phones, and making sure to stay aware of surroundings.—
Marni Rose McFall,
MSNBC Newsweek,
30 Sep. 2025
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In a rare move, aware of Chapman’s growing comfort in Boston, Breslow worked out an in-season extension for the veteran reliever.—
Jen McCaffrey,
New York Times,
30 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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So the downtown Asian staple moved into a ghost kitchen 13 miles away in Meridian.—
Michael Deeds,
Idaho Statesman,
11 Aug. 2025
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A day of concerts continued as planned in the downtown Milwaukee park July 12.—
Piet Levy,
jsonline.com,
13 July 2025
Verb
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The only way attorneys knew their client was detained at the site was because a family member informed them following a phone call from one of the phones located inside cells at the facility.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
2 Oct. 2025
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And then another thing to keep in mind is the importance of being informed, knowing what’s going on in the world.—
María Mérida,
Glamour,
2 Oct. 2025
Noun
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The show is a campy, 1980s-style whodunit that begins with the funeral of a famous singer.—
Nathan Diller,
USA Today,
29 Sep. 2025
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The viral TikTok video shows Lukman getting ready for work inside her pod, which is housed in a warehouse-style setting where each unit appears to contain only enough space for a mattress.—
Soo Kim,
MSNBC Newsweek,
28 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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In 2019, Scio refashioned the 48-room property, which includes a centuries-old, unfinished watchtower, into a stylish resort with modern sensibilities.—
Jacqui Gifford,
Travel + Leisure,
29 Sep. 2025
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The look is just one of the latest stylish outfits that Jenner has sported on Instagram.—
Starr Bowenbank,
PEOPLE,
29 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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There are many layers that get peeled back in this wise film.—
Randy Myers,
Mercury News,
30 Sep. 2025
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That won’t be the case every week, but Diggs looks up to speed — healthy and chemistry-wise — which puts him in the WR3/4 conversation and gives that Boutte the boot.—
Jake Ciely,
New York Times,
30 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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The now 16-year-old female reticulated giraffe was born in Germany as part of a European breeding program, and has shown signs of respiratory distress for much of her life, the organization said.—
Irene Wright,
Miami Herald,
15 Sep. 2025
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The now 26-year-old superstar was coming off a trip to the NBA Finals and leading the league in scoring.—
Gabe Smallson,
MSNBC Newsweek,
9 Sep. 2025
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“Hip.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hip. Accessed 5 Oct. 2025.
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