NEW-FASHIONED Synonyms: 76 Similar and Opposite Words

new-fashioned

adjective

ˈnü-ˈfa-shənd

Definition of new-fashioned

as in modern

being or involving the latest methods, concepts, information, or styles the many new-fashioned ways of keeping in touch with your friends and family

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Recent Examples of new-fashioned Now, the old-fashioned is getting new-fashioned makeovers in bars across the South, and there are entire menus devoted to bourbon cocktails. — Southern Living Editors, Southern Living, 24 July 2023

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There’s a keen juxtaposition of the old and the modern throughout this part of Edinburgh, where buildings made of ancient volcanic sandstone accommodate hip boutiques like record store Underground Solu'shn and coffee shops like The Milkman.

— Paul Jebara, Condé Nast Traveler, 18 Aug. 2026
Okuyama emphasizes a focus on lightweight construction and a direct human connection, using traditional craftsmanship alongside modern tech.

— Peter Lyon, Forbes.com, 18 Aug. 2026

Definition of modern

Adjective

In July, Heated Rivalry actor Hudson Williams was spotted in Seoul wearing a pair of calf-length white shorts from Descalco, a new swimwear brand that launches this week.

— Ashley Ogawa Clarke, Vogue, 18 Aug. 2026
Conceptually inspired by the 1989 Pininfarina Mythos, the Kode89 utilizes a new proprietary aluminum spaceframe and a carbon-fiber body.

— Peter Lyon, Forbes.com, 18 Aug. 2026

Definition of new

Adjective

The logo pairs yellow, drawn from colors associated with celebration in Tamil Nadu including turmeric and marigold, with electric blue for a contemporary, premium look.

— Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 15 Aug. 2026
Fellini is considered one of Rimini’s most famous citizens who is memorialized in the city’s unique contemporary museum.

— Irene S. Levine, Forbes.com, 15 Aug. 2026

Definition of contemporary

Adjective

Editor’s Pick The dining chair from Herman Miller’s Comma collection left a positive impression on commerce director Lori Keong this past Seat Week, for its fashionable, yet comfortable construction.

— Kelly Dawson, Architectural Digest, 17 Aug. 2026
The fashionable Spaniard emails me after completing her own detox, asking about my reentry into the real world.

— Justin Fenner, Robb Report, 15 Aug. 2026

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