as in fashionableness
the quality or state of being fashionable
college hipsterism that year meant ragged flannel shirts and faded jeans
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Recent Examples of hipsterism
Hippie bohemianism was out and underground hipsterism was in.
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Marc Myers, WSJ, 28 Nov. 2022
By the mid-2010s, hipsterism was absorbed—and then loathed—by the mainstream.
—Cassidy George, Vogue, 2 June 2022
Hunter spent the next decade documenting the heyday of hipsterism after dark.
—Cassidy George, Vogue, 2 June 2022
The area is a mix of divey and deluxe, the old-timey colliding with developers and hipsterism.
—Griffin Jackson, chicagotribune.com, 8 May 2018
The area is a mix of divey and deluxe, the old-timey colliding with developers and hipsterism.
—Griffin Jackson, chicagotribune.com, 8 May 2018
But their off-putting hipsterism is rooted in one undeniable truth: Taking derailleurs out of the picture makes things a whole lot simpler and more reliable.
—John Bradley, WIRED, 21 Apr. 2011
Marc Myers, WSJ, 28 Nov. 2022
By the mid-2010s, hipsterism was absorbed—and then loathed—by the mainstream.
—Cassidy George, Vogue, 2 June 2022
Hunter spent the next decade documenting the heyday of hipsterism after dark.
—Cassidy George, Vogue, 2 June 2022
The area is a mix of divey and deluxe, the old-timey colliding with developers and hipsterism.
—Griffin Jackson, chicagotribune.com, 8 May 2018
The area is a mix of divey and deluxe, the old-timey colliding with developers and hipsterism.
—Griffin Jackson, chicagotribune.com, 8 May 2018
But their off-putting hipsterism is rooted in one undeniable truth: Taking derailleurs out of the picture makes things a whole lot simpler and more reliable.
—John Bradley, WIRED, 21 Apr. 2011
Recent Examples of Synonyms for hipsterism
Noun
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The Beach Boys were in decline by 1967 — in health and hipness alike.—
August Brown,
Los Angeles Times,
11 June 2025
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Photos and videos from the period show famous revelers clearly giddy with their own hipness.—
USA Today,
USA Today,
21 Apr. 2025
Noun
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For side sleepers, a bed that is too firm means your hips and shoulders will be crying out for help because of the tension.—
Julia Forbes,
Wired News,
27 June 2025
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Its memory foam comfort layers provide excellent pressure relief and contouring for the shoulders and hips, which are key pressure points for side sleepers.—
Nora Colomer
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FOXNews.com,
27 June 2025
Noun
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Designed to pay homage, the scent is inspired by Granado’s history and the mysterious, welcoming atmosphere of traditional apothecaries and reviving century-old legacy with intensity, elegance and freshness.—
Fairchild Studio,
Footwear News,
27 June 2025
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With films like 2024’s Challengers and internet trends that promise hashtag-Old Money, everyday people are picking up a racquet in the hopes of dialing into the elegance that tennis has come to signify over the years.—
Brett F. Braley-Palko,
Forbes.com,
26 June 2025
Noun
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These free classes focus on mindful movement, mindful breathing, in the style of Shashi Yoga.—
Ramona Sentinel,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
19 June 2025
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Ratajkowski, 34, recounted her school pick-up style in a new interview with ELLE published Wednesday, June 18.—
Madison E. Goldberg,
People.com,
19 June 2025
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“Hipsterism.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hipsterism. Accessed 4 Jul. 2025.
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