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
Seven people receive mysterious poison pen letters summoning them to a posh townhouse.
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Lizz Schumer, PEOPLE, 21 Sep. 2025
Their simple plan goes awry when one of their relatives wants a posh Korean wedding banquet in the heartfelt romantic comedy.
—Brian Truitt, USA Today, 19 Sep. 2025
Callas lost her voice and retreated to her mausoleum-like apartment on the Avenue Georges Mandel in Paris’ posh sixteenth arrondissement.
—Literary Hub, 17 Sep. 2025
The posh affair, with VIP tickets at $455, sold out faster than a Taylor Swift concert.
—Laura Ness, Mercury News, 16 Sep. 2025
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Lizz Schumer, PEOPLE, 21 Sep. 2025
Their simple plan goes awry when one of their relatives wants a posh Korean wedding banquet in the heartfelt romantic comedy.
—Brian Truitt, USA Today, 19 Sep. 2025
Callas lost her voice and retreated to her mausoleum-like apartment on the Avenue Georges Mandel in Paris’ posh sixteenth arrondissement.
—Literary Hub, 17 Sep. 2025
The posh affair, with VIP tickets at $455, sold out faster than a Taylor Swift concert.
—Laura Ness, Mercury News, 16 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for posh
Adjective
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Toss it in your tote for just-in-case scenarios, or drape it over your shoulders and tie for a more fashionable statement.—
Nusrat Sultana,
Better Homes & Gardens,
8 Oct. 2025
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Vionic Winny 2 Sneakers Vionic sneakers are fashionable enough to wear to work or the grocery store thanks to the versatile leather and suede materials — and this pair is currently at one of its lowest prices.—
Rylee Johnston,
PEOPLE,
8 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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This stylish and practical travertine tray is another one of Barney's go-to picks for organizing clutter while adding texture.—
Melanie Fincher,
Southern Living,
6 Oct. 2025
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Plus, save on the best carry-on our editors have tested, the Samsonite Freeform Hardside Carry-on, and a stylish Coach tote that’s currently trending.—
Genevieve Cepeda,
Travel + Leisure,
6 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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The Hudson Valley has attracted New York City’s elite since the Gilded Age, offering up large and luxurious retreats amid breathtaking natural beauty.—
Demetrius Simms,
Robb Report,
9 Oct. 2025
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The evening kicked off at Barlume in Manhattan with a luxurious dinner.—
Mackenzie Cummings-Grady,
Billboard,
9 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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The Rivelia is De’Longhi’s newest and sleekest model, with dual bean hoppers for easy roast switching, 18 customizable drink recipes, and an accessory for making iced drinks with cold foam.—
Melissa Knific,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
9 Oct. 2025
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Paltrow styled her top with a sleek black skirt for a dressier look, while Gaines proved that denim-on-denim is anything but outdated with her jeans and coordinating shirt.—
Nicol Natale,
PEOPLE,
8 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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These Lucky Brand ankle booties are steeply marked down right now, and with their chic, timeless design, they’re bound to complement any fall outfit.—
Alicia Geigel,
Southern Living,
7 Oct. 2025
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Possibly my favorite fall fashion combo, the contrast of sturdy leather moto boots with a dainty silk and lace slip dress creates an effortlessly chic outfit.—
Clare Holden,
Glamour,
6 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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Rush just released the 50-track super deluxe anthology RUSH 50, which runs from the first-ever reissue of their 1973 debut single through a live recording of the final song Lee, Lifeson and Peart played together during the R40 tour closer at the Forum.—
Gil Kaufman,
Billboard,
6 Oct. 2025
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Go back to the days of acoustic or deluxe CDs and regular and signed and call it a day.—
Bryan West,
USA Today,
5 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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The science, literature and economics prizes are presented to the laureates by the Swedish king at a ceremony in Stockholm on December 10, the anniversary of Alfred Nobel's death, followed by a lavish banquet at city hall.—
USA Today,
USA Today,
7 Oct. 2025
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Liz and Dick fell in love on the set of Cleopatra, the ridiculously expensive and lavish epic love story of the ancient Egyptian queen and the Roman general Mark Antony.—
Rob Sheffield,
Rolling Stone,
4 Oct. 2025
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“Posh.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/posh. Accessed 14 Oct. 2025.
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