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
The movie has myriad storylines, but fires up in a metropolis future where actresses are gathering at a posh hotel where they’re set to make a Barberella-like movie.
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Anthony D'alessandro, Deadline, 1 May 2026
At least one resident wondered if the town was chosen for the visit because of its posh name.
—Karissa Waddick, USA Today, 30 Apr. 2026
In the living room of a casually posh apartment, Pierre has just got young Simon to sleep and comes out to where Claude, awaiting him, asks him to tell her a story.
—Richard Brody, New Yorker, 30 Apr. 2026
Easy sundresses or blouse-trouser combos are safe; just be sure to add more elevated details, like pretty ballet flats, pearl earrings, or a posh mini bag.
—Kelsey Stiegman, Glamour, 30 Apr. 2026
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Anthony D'alessandro, Deadline, 1 May 2026
At least one resident wondered if the town was chosen for the visit because of its posh name.
—Karissa Waddick, USA Today, 30 Apr. 2026
In the living room of a casually posh apartment, Pierre has just got young Simon to sleep and comes out to where Claude, awaiting him, asks him to tell her a story.
—Richard Brody, New Yorker, 30 Apr. 2026
Easy sundresses or blouse-trouser combos are safe; just be sure to add more elevated details, like pretty ballet flats, pearl earrings, or a posh mini bag.
—Kelsey Stiegman, Glamour, 30 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for posh
Adjective
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Lakeside or beachside, this flowy poncho top and mini skirt set is a fashionable look for daytime exploration.—
Nneya Richards,
Travel + Leisure,
11 May 2026
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Ahead, shop more of my mom’s Quince shoe picks for looking fashionable while staying comfortable.—
Jacqueline Tempera,
PEOPLE,
10 May 2026
Adjective
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And yet, here comes along Björk, not just cutting a stylish figure in the ensemble on a red carpet, but basically raving in it.—
Max Berlinger,
Vogue,
8 May 2026
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Modern Vienna is a thriving metropolis with a stylish centre.—
Jaymi McCann,
TheWeek,
8 May 2026
Adjective
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Set on a quiet street in heart of the Marais with its lively village atmosphere, luxurious Maison Proust is the ideal refuge for those who appreciate hotels with character, art, literature and history, and who seek a tranquil weekend escape in the heart of Paris.—
Ellie Seymour,
TheWeek,
12 May 2026
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Give your bedscape a luxurious upgrade.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
12 May 2026
Adjective
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At this gleefully un-sleek restaurant styled as a Korean blue-collar cabby spot, the menu has almost no choices and not all the banchan are created equal.—
Ligaya Mishan,
New York Times,
11 May 2026
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Guests are asked to pack black-tie for evenings, and in a blur of feathers, silk, sequins, and sleek tuxedos, the collective effect is as transportive as the opulent surroundings.—
Rebekah Peppler,
Condé Nast Traveler,
10 May 2026
Adjective
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With its chic, polo-style cut, this streamlined dress will soon be on weekly rotation in your closet.—
Staff Author,
Southern Living,
6 May 2026
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All-inclusive lodging options include luxe lodge rooms and cabins done up in Western chic style.—
Beth Luberecki,
USA Today,
6 May 2026
Adjective
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Fans are already scheming how this might happen — whether Kahan releases a deluxe version of The Great Divide and Bridgers appears, or something else entirely.—
Angie Martoccio,
Rolling Stone,
9 May 2026
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Pick up some Georgia peaches from the farm stand and give them the deluxe treatment.—
Mary Shannon Wells,
Southern Living,
7 May 2026
Adjective
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For now, the closest thing to another A24 eatery is the new Ambassadors Clubhouse, a lavish Indian restaurant imported from London that shares a building with the studio’s offices in Koreatown and by extension some of A24’s aura.—
Julian Sancton,
HollywoodReporter,
8 May 2026
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The villa delivers highly personalized service, such as toddler essentials, lavish breakfasts, and unlimited Leclerc Briant Champagne sourced from nearby vineyards.—
Maya Kachroo-Levine,
Travel + Leisure,
8 May 2026
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“Posh.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/posh. Accessed 13 May. 2026.
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