modishness

noun

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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2
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
  1. elegance
  2. popularity
  3. style
  4. vogue
  5. stylishness
  6. fashionability
  7. hipness
  8. favor
Noun
  • Tassel accents make a great outfit anchor; what once adorned the home brings elegance and opulence to your wardrobe.
    — Andrea Zendejas, Vogue, 11 Aug. 2026
  • Nine-foot ceilings enhance the feeling of spaciousness on the first floor while hardwood flooring, used throughout much of the home, and impressive millwork that includes crown molding and chair rails, adds elegance.
    — James Alexander, Hartford Courant, 9 Aug. 2026
Definition of elegance
Noun
  • Amazingly, despite his popularity in recent years, none of those tunes have climbed into the top 10.
    — Hugh McIntyre, Forbes.com, 9 Aug. 2026
  • The platform, which operates out of Auckland, New Zealand, skyrocketed in popularity during the COVID pandemic.
    — Jack Dunn, Variety, 9 Aug. 2026
Definition of popularity
Noun
  • At club level, Paris Saint-Germain became back-to-back Champions League winners in May, thanks to Spanish coach Luis Enrique’s fluid attacking style, packed with rotations and a cohesive network of players.
    — Mark Carey, New York Times, 9 Aug. 2026
  • Channel Aniston’s effortlessly elegant style with the European Linen Scoop-Neck Midi Dress.
    — Jacqueline Tempera, PEOPLE, 9 Aug. 2026
Definition of style
Noun
  • The vogue right now is for oversized sunglasses, in the same way that the vogue right now is for oversized spectacles (especially those made by Cutler and Gross).
    — Dylan Jones, Robb Report, 3 Aug. 2026
  • For much of the past few seasons, sweepers — essentially, bigger sliders with massive horizontal movement — were en vogue.
    — Cody Stavenhagen, New York Times, 31 July 2026
Definition of vogue
Noun
  • Even when some of the tricks become apparent, each new repetition somehow delivers more than the last, though the weightless, old-school video game aesthetic of the alien monster design sticks out even more amid the stylishness of the world captured in-camera.
    — Guy Lodge, Variety, 22 May 2026
  • The fresh flip-flop offerings prove that simplicity need not be sacrificed for stylishness, and that all-day comfiness should most certainly not take a back seat to a head-turning summertime aesthetic.
    — Stacia Datskovska, Footwear News, 11 May 2026
Definition of stylishness
Noun
  • Combining functionality with fashionability, while maintaining Vuori’s sleek silhouettes, simple embellishments and a quiet color palette.
    — Kaio Cesar, Los Angeles Times, 11 May 2026
Definition of fashionability
Noun
  • Sure, Palm Springs revived its hipness quotient with Rat Pack patina, and Coachella became a global brand thanks to the music festival.
    — Steve Hochman, SPIN, 22 June 2026
  • There were limits to his hipness, though.
    — Alex Ross, New Yorker, 15 June 2026
Definition of hipness
Noun
  • Getty Images Key Facts The Senate Judiciary Committee approved Blanche’s nomination in a 10-12 vote along party lines Tuesday, with all Republicans voting in his favor and all Democrats voting against him.
    — Alison Durkee, Forbes.com, 4 Aug. 2026
  • The porous pass rush, poor safety play and exploitable linebacking corps share some of the blame, but the cornerbacks didn’t do Washington any favors.
    — Tashan Reed, Washington Post, 4 Aug. 2026
Definition of favor
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“Modishness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/modishness. Accessed 11 Aug. 2026.

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