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
Locals dress up for afternoon conversations over high tea at Le Salon, cocktails in the posh Polo Club Lounge, or leisurely weekend brunches in the sunlit Grill Room.
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AFAR Media, 30 Dec. 2025
The only reason most of these posh yahoos are here is because the grand tour is an experience they are supposed to collect.
—Jackson Arn, Harpers Magazine, 30 Dec. 2025
The Four Seasons is synonymous with posh living and service where every desire is attended to, but for many years, Atlanta’s didn’t even have a main restaurant.
—Su-Jit Lin, Southern Living, 27 Dec. 2025
Life Time will be a posh, state-of-the-art place for pilates, indoor and outdoor swimming pools, spa, pickleball and racquetball courts, workout areas, a rock climbing wall and much more.
—Terri Daxon, Oc Register, 25 Dec. 2025
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AFAR Media, 30 Dec. 2025
The only reason most of these posh yahoos are here is because the grand tour is an experience they are supposed to collect.
—Jackson Arn, Harpers Magazine, 30 Dec. 2025
The Four Seasons is synonymous with posh living and service where every desire is attended to, but for many years, Atlanta’s didn’t even have a main restaurant.
—Su-Jit Lin, Southern Living, 27 Dec. 2025
Life Time will be a posh, state-of-the-art place for pilates, indoor and outdoor swimming pools, spa, pickleball and racquetball courts, workout areas, a rock climbing wall and much more.
—Terri Daxon, Oc Register, 25 Dec. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for posh
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You’d be surprised at how leveled-up your loungewear becomes under a fashionable trench coat, and how swapping your overworn, pilling sweatpants for equally comfortable track pants or satin trousers turns comfy wear into a statement.—
Julia Morlino,
Travel + Leisure,
9 Jan. 2026
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Alo Yoga consistently delivers fashionable picks that are comfortable enough to wear all day, and my most recent matching set is no exception.—
Rachel Trujillo,
PEOPLE,
7 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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There is less of an emphasis on styling, and more attention to comfort and stylish practicality.—
Abby Wolner,
Better Homes & Gardens,
6 Jan. 2026
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Sellew is a bold new voice, using sharp, stylish prose to explore the hinterland of contemporary mating.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
6 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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Cotton is the gold standard for a luxurious feel—each item in our edit is either pure cotton or a soft blend—and from there, the rest is pretty much down to style preference.—
Elly Leavitt,
Vogue,
9 Jan. 2026
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Bright red polka dots and a ballet-slipper pink cat-eye base strike the perfect balance between playful and luxurious-looking.—
Ariel Wodarcyk,
InStyle,
9 Jan. 2026
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The clean double-breasted buttons instantly add elegance to your airport outfit, especially when paired with a matching Amazon Essentials Turtleneck and sleek black Libin Wide-leg Dress Pants to keep you warm and comfortable from takeoff to arrival.—
Julia Morlino,
Travel + Leisure,
9 Jan. 2026
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Take a cue from Nicole Kidman and swap bulky trainers for a sleeker option that styles effortlessly from the plane to wherever the day takes you.—
Nicol Natale,
PEOPLE,
8 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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Schutz Tyche Cow-Print Loafers Durable leather loafers are the best alternative to flats in the slushy winter months, and this Schutz cow print pair will make for a chic pop of print.—
Olivia Cigliano,
InStyle,
7 Jan. 2026
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Spanx AirEssentials Slim Straight Pant When worn with the Crewneck Tunic, these pants complete a chic matching set look that will upgrade your travel style tenfold.—
Caroline Hughes,
Travel + Leisure,
7 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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In October, Gossett seized on Westward‘s momentum with a deluxe version featuring three additional tracks.—
Josh Crutchmer,
Rolling Stone,
31 Dec. 2025
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The Rooms Accommodations range from deluxe rooms and suites to three- and four-bedroom private villas, grouped throughout the resort’s 568 acres.—
Patricia Doherty,
Travel + Leisure,
30 Dec. 2025
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The trio were indicted in May and accused of falsifying loan applications to get federal pandemic relief funds and money meant for Brown’s nonprofit that was spent on a lavish birthday party and Louis Vuitton items.—
Julia Coin,
Charlotte Observer,
7 Jan. 2026
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Other content in her round-up included a video of a lavish fireworks display, Alba lounging on the beach in a leopard print bikini and a fruit display with a custom coconut at One&Only Palmilla Los Cabos resort in Mexico.—
Angel Saunders,
PEOPLE,
6 Jan. 2026
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“Posh.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/posh. Accessed 11 Jan. 2026.
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