modishly

adverb

as in fashionably

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for modishly
  1. fashionably
  2. elegantly
  3. stylishly
  4. neatly
  5. tidily
  6. orderly
Adverb
  • The surroundings are deliberately theatrical rather than fashionably restrained, with designer Richard Saunders leaning into lacquer, velvet, dramatic lighting and Art Deco references.
    — Kate Hardcastle, Forbes.com, 28 July 2026
  • The pair arrived fashionably late, dressed in Maison Margiela and Chanel respectively.
    — Michelle Lee, PEOPLE, 27 July 2026
Definition of fashionably
Adverb
  • Rarely does a techno record generate so many action verbs so elegantly.
    — H.D. Angel, Pitchfork, 27 July 2026
  • Her hair, elegantly styled into a classic updo and adorned with a black ribbon, perfectly completed the look.
    — Shelby Comroe, InStyle, 25 July 2026
Definition of elegantly
Adverb
  • But the bathroom is stylishly 1940s with black and yellow tile, striped wallpaper, chrome fixtures, and some modest, period-appropriate updates, and there’s more style in the entry hall, wallpapered with storks on a red background.
    — Adriane Quinlan, Curbed, 3 Aug. 2026
  • The large table is 25 inches in diameter and comes with a smaller 20-inch table that tucks stylishly underneath when not in use.
    — Better Homes & Gardens, Better Homes & Gardens, 27 July 2026
Definition of stylishly
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  • As shoppers seek physical stores this upcoming holiday, retailers need to ensure brick-and-mortar stores are well-staffed and neatly merchandised as well as stocked with in-demand inventory.
    — Arthur Zaczkiewicz, Footwear News, 6 Aug. 2026
  • More Duffel Bags to Shop The Lovevook Garment Duffel Bag is surprisingly roomy, with enough space to pack for a long weekend while keeping dress clothes neatly separated from everything else.
    — Rosie Marder, Travel + Leisure, 5 Aug. 2026
Definition of neatly
Adverb
  • This logic applies tidily to things like digital boarding passes, too.
    — Alesandra Dubin, Southern Living, 18 July 2026
  • And the first round this year certainly had its shining moments – from demolishing Paraguay to tidily dispatching Australia.
    — Mark Sappenfield, Christian Science Monitor, 30 June 2026
Definition of tidily
Adverb
  • The man worked as a hospital orderly, according to the AP.
    — Christina Coulter, PEOPLE, 24 June 2026
  • Policymakers have moved to keep the selloff orderly.
    — Dara-Abasi Ita, Forbes.com, 19 June 2026
Definition of orderly
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“Modishly.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/modishly. Accessed 8 Aug. 2026.

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