as in fashionable
having or showing a very high degree of elegance and luxury
Celebrities paraded the red carpet in a wide display of posh outfits. The posh hotel carries a hefty price tag.
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Recent Examples of posh
Tilda Swinton and Michael Shannon play the mom and dad of a wealthy family holed up in a posh bunker in a salt mine, George MacKay plays their son who yearns to know about the inhospitable outside world, and Moses Ingram is the stranger who changes everything.
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Brian Truitt, USA Today, 10 May 2025
Studio facilities are booked solid for years, the various cost savings will no doubt become even more valuable as the trade wars impact the global economy, and London’s streets will continue to crawl with Hollywood talent (even if their posh hotels aren’t on fire).
—Lily Ford, HollywoodReporter, 6 May 2025
Impressive chandeliers, marble flooring and golden fixtures are prevalent throughout this posh property, giving it an appearance reminiscent of a palatial home.
—Forbes Travel Guide, Forbes.com, 1 May 2025
In the 1920s, storybook architecture became very popular in the Los Angeles area (this one in Beverly Hills still turns heads as people cruise along North Walden Drive) as well as in the small, but undeniably posh town of Carmel-By-the-Sea, located on California’s central coast.
—Chelsee Lowe, Travel + Leisure, 25 Apr. 2025
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Brian Truitt, USA Today, 10 May 2025
Studio facilities are booked solid for years, the various cost savings will no doubt become even more valuable as the trade wars impact the global economy, and London’s streets will continue to crawl with Hollywood talent (even if their posh hotels aren’t on fire).
—Lily Ford, HollywoodReporter, 6 May 2025
Impressive chandeliers, marble flooring and golden fixtures are prevalent throughout this posh property, giving it an appearance reminiscent of a palatial home.
—Forbes Travel Guide, Forbes.com, 1 May 2025
In the 1920s, storybook architecture became very popular in the Los Angeles area (this one in Beverly Hills still turns heads as people cruise along North Walden Drive) as well as in the small, but undeniably posh town of Carmel-By-the-Sea, located on California’s central coast.
—Chelsee Lowe, Travel + Leisure, 25 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for posh
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Juliet Holy Pointed-Toe Chunky Block Heels Midi dresses and pointed-toe heels are a match made in heaven, as evidenced by Oprah’s fashionable look.—
Izzy Baskette,
People.com,
11 May 2025
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As the global appeal of Lambrusco has grown, more of Emilia-Romagna’s winemakers have turned their vineyards into fashionable destinations.—
Simon Willis,
Travel + Leisure,
10 May 2025
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With deals like $100 off of a stylish firepit table from our own BHG x Walmart line, nearly 60% for an outdoor griddle, and 40% off patio dining sets, Walmart’s patio furniture deals equal huge savings just ahead of Memorial Day weekend.—
Paige Bennett,
Better Homes & Gardens,
20 May 2025
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Function is priority, but practical can be stylish.—
Footwear News,
Footwear News,
20 May 2025
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On Sunday, May 11, the Today with Jenna & Friends host, 43, gave a glimpse into her special day, which included a luxurious breakfast in bed.—
Kayla Grant,
People.com,
12 May 2025
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This sustainability-minded property emerges from the jungle to reveal a collection of 16 luxurious overwater bungalows, each featuring a private plunge pool and outdoor deck complete with a fire pit.—
Carley Rojas Avila,
Travel + Leisure,
11 May 2025
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Finishing touches included Burberry shoes and sleek Prada sunglasses, blending edge with classic staples.—
Essence,
Essence,
9 May 2025
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Korab suggests sleek metallic bands, iridescent ribbon, or even chains, pearls, or beads wrapping around the ponytail’s base.—
Leah Prinzivalli,
Allure,
9 May 2025
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The mom of two wore a blue off-the-shoulder form-fitting Carolina Herrera dress with her hair in a chic updo.—
Escher Walcott,
People.com,
10 May 2025
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The chic scalloped edges feature a contrasting white fringe for a little extra on-trend elegance.—
Sophia Beams,
Better Homes & Gardens,
9 May 2025
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Later this month, Green Day will release the deluxe edition of its most recent album Saviors.—
Hugh McIntyre,
Forbes.com,
16 May 2025
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The new album is a deluxe version of León’s 2024 Palabra de To’s.—
Griselda Flores,
Billboard,
16 May 2025
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However, prosecutors at the time said the brothers’ motive was greed and cited their lavish spending spree after the slayings.—
Nicole Acosta,
People.com,
9 May 2025
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The attorney defending Diddy on charges that stem from lavish parties filled with alcohol actually leads a clean lifestyle.—
Lauryn Overhultz,
FOXNews.com,
9 May 2025
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“Posh.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/posh. Accessed 23 May. 2025.
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