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as in fashionable
being in the latest or current fashion
the strikingly modish gowns that actresses wear to award shows
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as in popular
enjoying widespread favor or approval
a modish chef who is currently the darling of the restaurant reviewers
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Recent Examples of modish
In contrast to Scribner’s modish black exterior, the library is cast in blond wood with leather and wood seating and plenty of plush spots to curl up with complimentary coffee around a central fireplace.
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John Oseid,
Forbes.com,
29 May 2025
And a modish whiskey lounge tucked away upstairs.
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Anna Spiegel,
Axios,
5 Mar. 2025
At the pinnacle of the modern end of the spectrum is Mora, a modish eatery that is soy-based—which does not mean vegetarian but does mean a lovely homage to tofu and soy-based products, all homemade with meticulous scientific rigor at the restaurant’s own factory.
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Baz Dreisinger,
Forbes,
7 Dec. 2024
In person, the actress exudes intellectual intensity and modish English reticence, though there’s a certain mischievous energy, of the kind that defined her early performances, that glimmers in her eyes.
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Jackson McHenry,
Vulture,
8 Nov. 2024
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John Oseid,
Forbes.com,
29 May 2025
And a modish whiskey lounge tucked away upstairs.
—
Anna Spiegel,
Axios,
5 Mar. 2025
At the pinnacle of the modern end of the spectrum is Mora, a modish eatery that is soy-based—which does not mean vegetarian but does mean a lovely homage to tofu and soy-based products, all homemade with meticulous scientific rigor at the restaurant’s own factory.
—
Baz Dreisinger,
Forbes,
7 Dec. 2024
In person, the actress exudes intellectual intensity and modish English reticence, though there’s a certain mischievous energy, of the kind that defined her early performances, that glimmers in her eyes.
—
Jackson McHenry,
Vulture,
8 Nov. 2024
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Cool, fashionable girls are wearing track pants this season.
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The easiest way to make a jersey feel fashionable is by paying attention to proportions.
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In this sequence, human Lestat is a popular stage actor in Paris, and Magnus is a Perfect Blue-style greasy-haired stalker at the stage door.
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According to The Associated Press, police identified the five other people as Gaspar Prim Díaz, a popular Argentine YouTuber known as Gaspi; another Argentine, Lucas Vignale; and Brazilians Lucas Brito, Charles Marsillac and Alexandre Souza.
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The stylish silhouette instantly dresses up everything from jeans and trousers to flowy dresses, while the supportive sole makes the shoes easy to wear for hours at a time.
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Only Prime members can save on this linen blouse, which features trendy three-quarter sleeves that are equally stylish and functional.
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Whether spread on warm pancakes, melted onto corn on the cob, baked into our favorite cakes, cookies and pies or enjoyed atop fresh bread, both have earned a permanent place in many kitchens.
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Surprisingly, buyers' favorite colors this year go beyond plain white, with certain hues helping rooms feel larger, calmer, and easier to imagine living in.
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This butter-yellow tunic feels cheerful, airy, and incredibly chic for summer.
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It’s made from high-quality, realistic-looking plastic that adds chic curb appeal to your front door.
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The ship is thoughtfully designed to allow for ample space so guests do not feel overcrowded, even in the most happening spots.
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While the overarching trend for fall is still lowest maintenance possible, there's a bit more happening than your typical sunny blondes and balayage brunettes.
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“Modish.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/modish. Accessed 27 Jun. 2026.
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