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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
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.
—Steven Litt, cleveland, 8 Jan. 2023
Bloomingdale’s set an American template for a modish form of dry goods emporium generally thought to have originated in early 19th-century Paris.
—Guy Trebay, New York Times, 8 Sep. 2022
But what caught my eye was Bankman-Fried’s aspiration to use his billions to save the world through a modish variety of philanthropy especially popular right now among millennial and Gen Z cybernerds called effective altruism.
—Timothy Noah, The New Republic, 16 Nov. 2022
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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.
—Steven Litt, cleveland, 8 Jan. 2023
Bloomingdale’s set an American template for a modish form of dry goods emporium generally thought to have originated in early 19th-century Paris.
—Guy Trebay, New York Times, 8 Sep. 2022
But what caught my eye was Bankman-Fried’s aspiration to use his billions to save the world through a modish variety of philanthropy especially popular right now among millennial and Gen Z cybernerds called effective altruism.
—Timothy Noah, The New Republic, 16 Nov. 2022
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for modish
Adjective
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The chic pants can be paired with a simple black sweater and sneakers for a fashionable, on-the-go look that will effortlessly transition from the airplane to sightseeing without having to make a pitstop to change.—
Melony Forcier,
Travel + Leisure,
15 Aug. 2025
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Caddis reading glasses stand out for their bold, fashionable frames and high-quality lens technology.—
Nora Colomer
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FOXNews.com,
14 Aug. 2025
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That means reining in popular but ineffective trends like open floor plans and doubling down on amenities that actually work, like free parking and private offices.—
Gleb Tsipursky,
Sun Sentinel,
12 Aug. 2025
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With only around 19k miles on the odometer, this rare slice of Ruf history brought in a final sale price of $306,000 on the popular auction site Bring a Trailer.—
Christian Gilbertsen,
Robb Report,
12 Aug. 2025
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Finding studio apartment ideas that’ll work for you may require a bit of extra ingenuity, planning, and editing, but a stylish and functional end result is absolutely possible—and well worth the extra effort.—
Elizabeth Yuko,
Architectural Digest,
12 Aug. 2025
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It’s also made with real leather and looks more stylish and less industrial than other phone cases.—
Alyssa Grabinski,
People.com,
12 Aug. 2025
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The Kansas City Chiefs head coach also revealed his favorite Swift album.—
Lauren Huff,
EW.com,
8 Aug. 2025
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Honoree Fleming, a retired college dean, was shot dead in October 2023 while walking near her favorite trail near the Vermont State University campus in Castleton, Vt., the Associated Press reported at the time.—
NWA Democrat-Gazette,
Arkansas Online,
8 Aug. 2025
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The Kardashians star marked another year around the sun on Aug. 10 with a chic dinner party thrown by her sister, Kendall Jenner.—
Liza Esquibias,
People.com,
16 Aug. 2025
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Jennifer Lawrence has been spotted a few times wearing the Vans Authentic sneaker in canvas, styling them with everything from oversized, button-down shirts and baggy blue jeans, to chic suiting separates, and tailored leather jackets.—
Kristina Rutkowski,
Vogue,
15 Aug. 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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What was once a sleepy college town next to a railroad stop is now one of the most happening cities in the state of Texas.—
Craig Hlavaty,
Houston Chronicle,
5 Apr. 2018
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“Modish.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/modish. Accessed 19 Aug. 2025.
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