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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
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
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.
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Elise Taylor,
Vogue,
20 Sep. 2023
Women in modish bathing suits wade in the knee-deep water with small children while older kids in the foreground play in the sand.
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Steven Litt,
cleveland,
8 Jan. 2023
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John Oseid,
Forbes.com,
29 May 2025
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
Women in modish bathing suits wade in the knee-deep water with small children while older kids in the foreground play in the sand.
—
Steven Litt,
cleveland,
8 Jan. 2023
See All Example Sentences for modish
Recent Examples of Synonyms for modish
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While their light blue wash and structured, straight-leg cut mimic the actress’s pair, their double-button waistband and trendy welt-front pockets add a fashionable touch.
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Our goal has never been to make the most fashionable jeans in America.
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In its proxy statement, for example, Fox cited revenue growth at its popular streaming service Tubi and high ratings for Fox News and Fox Sports.
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Polling tells him that his moderate positions on important policies are popular.
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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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Right on time, a loyal customer walks in and heads straight to his favorite spot.
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Check out more of my favorite beauty products from this year below.
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The brand has an expansive lineup of chic, comfortable shoes that look designer without the sticker shock.
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Filippo De Laurentiis targets clients looking for understated, chic elegance.
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“Modish.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/modish. Accessed 4 Jul. 2026.
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