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
From the exurbs of southern Yuba County to the posh suburbs surrounding Folsom Lake, there’s something for everyone’s budget.
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Ryan Lillis, Sacbee.com, 17 Apr. 2025
One is a selfie of Carell, Schwartzman, Youssef and Smith grinning in sunglasses and matching orange snowsuits, while another shows the four having what looks like a serious conversation inside of a posh home.
—Selome Hailu, Variety, 4 Apr. 2025
But on the trains, when announcements are given in English, the voice is British — posh (and female).
—Jay Nordlinger, National Review, 14 Apr. 2025
The posh equestrian world has also proven to be a fertile ground for finding new Lugano clientele.
—Christopher Helman, Forbes.com, 11 Apr. 2025
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Ryan Lillis, Sacbee.com, 17 Apr. 2025
One is a selfie of Carell, Schwartzman, Youssef and Smith grinning in sunglasses and matching orange snowsuits, while another shows the four having what looks like a serious conversation inside of a posh home.
—Selome Hailu, Variety, 4 Apr. 2025
But on the trains, when announcements are given in English, the voice is British — posh (and female).
—Jay Nordlinger, National Review, 14 Apr. 2025
The posh equestrian world has also proven to be a fertile ground for finding new Lugano clientele.
—Christopher Helman, Forbes.com, 11 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for posh
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Lululemon Scuba Oversized Half-zip Hoodie $118 $89 at Lululemon Lululemon excels at crafting fashionable yet functional activewear, and its uber-popular Scuba Hoodies are a testament to that.—
Merrell Readman,
Travel + Leisure,
29 Apr. 2025
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Hands in the dirt or not, one thing is always guaranteed — Martha Stewart is going to be looking fashionable.—
Nicol Natale,
People.com,
28 Apr. 2025
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Shop more lightweight cardigans inspired by Reese Witherspoon’s stylish top at Amazon below.—
Averi Baudler,
People.com,
25 Apr. 2025
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Virgin Atlantic Clubhouse London Heathrow Airport Known for its stylish and cheeky British hospitality, Virgin Atlantic’s Clubhouse includes premium alcohol with no up charge, including Laurent-Perrier La Cuvée Champagne and the the signature Virgin Redhead cocktail.—
Kaila Yu,
Forbes.com,
25 Apr. 2025
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In 1963, the palace was transformed into a luxurious resort dedicated to lavish living.—
Jim Dobson,
Forbes.com,
29 Apr. 2025
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Amazon shoppers are equally impressed with the luxurious cleansing balm, and more than 2,000 users have added it to their carts in the past month alone.—
Averi Baudler,
People.com,
29 Apr. 2025
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Today’s modern Colonial is likely influenced by the current swing from sleek interior designs towards more traditional styles, but streamlined for contemporary lifestyles.—
Kristina McGuirk,
Better Homes & Gardens,
27 Apr. 2025
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Snapped up by the singer from the fall 2025 collection, the hefty piece had a puffer-like construction to it—but it was finished with sleek details typical of the house, with gold hardware at the neckline.—
Christian Allaire,
Vogue,
27 Apr. 2025
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As guests pull up in front of the French Colonial building, they are greeted by staff members wearing chic silk tunics.—
Lilit Marcus,
CNN Money,
30 Apr. 2025
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That isn’t to say she’s abandoned the gargantuan set pieces and numerous chic costume changes of tours past.—
Melissa Ruggieri,
USA Today,
30 Apr. 2025
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The rock outfit’s latest push comes just ahead of the deluxe edition of From Zero, and the lead single from that project has been certified a true radio smash.—
Hugh McIntyre,
Forbes.com,
23 Apr. 2025
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Listen to Four Tet and Oakenfold’s remixes below and check out the track listings for the deluxe editions of Mixes of a Lost World below.—
Gil Kaufman,
Billboard,
21 Apr. 2025
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The Kremlin said the 72-hour ceasefire would run for three days either side of May 9, when Putin will be hosting international leaders including Chinese President Xi Jinping for lavish celebrations to commemorate victory over Nazi Germany.—
Bart Jansen,
USA Today,
29 Apr. 2025
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The lavish collection includes new interviews, audio commentaries, vintage featurettes and more special features.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
28 Apr. 2025
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“Posh.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/posh. Accessed 3 May. 2025.
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