1
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
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.
—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
Lifestyle web and e-commerce site Over The Moon, however, wants to find more of a modish middle ground with the launch of their new registry system.
—Elise Taylor, Vogue, 20 Sep. 2023
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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.
—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
Lifestyle web and e-commerce site Over The Moon, however, wants to find more of a modish middle ground with the launch of their new registry system.
—Elise Taylor, Vogue, 20 Sep. 2023
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for modish
Adjective
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It's been fashionable since the early 2000s to consider reality shows inferior to scripted or traditional documentary series.—
Kevin Jacobsen,
Entertainment Weekly,
1 Feb. 2026
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Great for windy days to shield your face and keep your hair in place, this accessory is both fashionable and functional.—
Lane Nieset,
Travel + Leisure,
31 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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Nagano Omachi Police said the 22-year-old tourist suffered from cardiac arrest after the accident on Friday at the Tsugaike Mountain Resort in Hakuba Valley, a popular ski destination in central Japan.—
Chris Lau,
CNN Money,
2 Feb. 2026
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The author of the wildly popular Dungeon Crawler Carl series has a snarky sci-fi standalone that has shades of Ender’s Game or Ready Player One, but from the other side.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
2 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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One such fashion trend for 2026 is revisiting a tried-and-true shirt style that was first introduced in the early 1900s before reaching a stylish heyday in the 1950s.—
Kaitlyn Yarborough,
Southern Living,
6 Feb. 2026
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Boricua slang like perreo (a type of dance linked to reggaeton music), janguear (to hang out) and bichiyal (a stylish woman) are sprinkled throughout many of Bad Bunny’s songs.—
Rebecca Morin,
USA Today,
6 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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Her favorite sneakers, her contact lenses, her purse.—
Kristine Phillips,
IndyStar,
5 Feb. 2026
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As groups of amateur boxers stream into the Paris gym for class, Khelif slips away to grab a bite at her favorite Algerian café.—
Kara Fox,
CNN Money,
4 Feb. 2026
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Rebecca Hall plays an impossibly chic British FBI agent investigating the string of hot-person body explosions with Evan Peters, who cannot deliver a proper French pronunciation to save his life.—
Jackson McHenry,
Vulture,
4 Feb. 2026
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Consider light palettes in tones of sage, soft blue, or butter yellow, and placing out chic umbrellas to create shade for your guests.—
Shelby Wax,
Vogue,
4 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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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.—
Susan Barnes,
Southern Living,
10 Dec. 2025
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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.—
Bella Cacciatore,
Glamour,
2 Sep. 2020
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“Modish.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/modish. Accessed 8 Feb. 2026.
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