1
as in fashionableness
the quality or state of being fashionable
when it comes to clothes, she prefers modesty to modishness
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as in popularity
the state of enjoying widespread approval
the modishness of that hairstyle is now so transparent that the really hip people have moved on to something else
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for modishness
Noun
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The popularity of Bar Panisse perhaps dispels one fear the restaurateurs might’ve had – that the place would be shunned by the community, after Waters terminated the lease of longtime tapas restaurant Cesar to make space for her new endeavor.—
John Metcalfe,
Mercury News,
9 Mar. 2026 -
Flynn said the company’s focus on customer interaction has helped drive the chain’s popularity, particularly among younger customers.—
Nicole Buss,
Sacbee.com,
9 Mar. 2026
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Where dahlias and zinnias offer structure and bold blooms, cosmos add airy elegance to any garden or cut flower arrangement.—
Cori Sears,
The Spruce,
5 Mar. 2026
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Its high-neck design and ribbed hem and cuffs combine classic Irish texture and elegance that also keeps you toasty while walking from pub to pub.—
Gretta Monahan,
Boston Herald,
5 Mar. 2026
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That jacket’s colorful nickname, and its eye-watering valuation, trace back to a subculture that placed premiums on certain Polo collections long before the present vogue.—
Eric Twardzik,
Robb Report,
1 Mar. 2026
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Perhaps its incorporation of vogue ideas dazzles critics who might otherwise discern its awfulness (Amazon’s Transparent).—
Graham Hillard,
The Washington Examiner,
27 Feb. 2026
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From evergreen staples from Manolo Blahnik and Jimmy Choo to modern takes from Toteme and The Row (and even a few unexpected picks in bubblegum pink and firetruck red), their wishlist encompasses a lot of bridal styles; and, more importantly, a lot of bridal events.—
Vogue,
Vogue,
6 Mar. 2026
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Lanterns are a smart pick for spaces that lack electrical wiring, and the minimalist geometric shape effortlessly fits with decor styles ranging from modern to coastal.—
Mariana Best,
Better Homes & Gardens,
6 Mar. 2026
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That’s especially true when there’s so much on-sale stylishness in Amazon’s discounted shoe department.—
Annie Blackman,
InStyle,
15 Jan. 2026
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Cove is much larger, with a more formal service style, but the exactitude is still there, the sense of stylishness, the obsession and the delight.—
Helen Rosner,
New Yorker,
11 Jan. 2026
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The self-conscious aspiration to hipness here is unfortunate and decidedly not cool, but some may find such affectations quaint.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
28 Jan. 2026
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Despite its hipness, the Calile felt soothing, with its chilled organic wines and linen robes and a palette of dusty rose, light oak, and matte gold that had an almost Xanax-like effect.—
Susan Casey,
Travel + Leisure,
10 Jan. 2026
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So while this very chaotic race remains within Chalamet’s grasp — BAFTA honored I Swear’s Robert Aramayo, who wasn’t even eligible for this cycle’s Oscars — the odds are no longer in his favor.—
David Canfield,
HollywoodReporter,
4 Mar. 2026
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In addition, Paxton's allies are confident that the political landscape will tilt in the attorney general's favor.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
4 Mar. 2026
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“Modishness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/modishness. Accessed 11 Mar. 2026.
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