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
Leyla’s was a Frenchman, an art collector twice her age, who picked her up in one of Moscow’s posh night clubs and began to educate her intensively.
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Julia Ioffe, New Yorker, 19 Oct. 2025
George’s wife is Jane, posh teenage daughter is Judy, and little son Elroy.
—Anthony D'alessandro, Deadline, 15 Oct. 2025
In addition to 15 guestrooms, the four-story building also houses a posh co-working space, multiple restaurants, and a karaoke den.
—Sara Liss, Bon Appetit Magazine, 14 Oct. 2025
Gizelle shows up with another newbie, Tia—a posh realtor from London with royal Nigerian roots.
—Shelby Stewart, Essence, 4 Oct. 2025
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Julia Ioffe, New Yorker, 19 Oct. 2025
George’s wife is Jane, posh teenage daughter is Judy, and little son Elroy.
—Anthony D'alessandro, Deadline, 15 Oct. 2025
In addition to 15 guestrooms, the four-story building also houses a posh co-working space, multiple restaurants, and a karaoke den.
—Sara Liss, Bon Appetit Magazine, 14 Oct. 2025
Gizelle shows up with another newbie, Tia—a posh realtor from London with royal Nigerian roots.
—Shelby Stewart, Essence, 4 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for posh
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Also in the Big Apple, a fashionable Kim Kardashian promotes All's Fair, and Busy Philipps shares a kiss with her boyfriend Blake Berris.—
Toria Sheffield,
PEOPLE,
29 Oct. 2025
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It’s housed in a minimal and matte cauldron-like vessel that will still look fashionable beyond October 31st.—
Audrey Lee,
Architectural Digest,
29 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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Or, keep scrolling to see other stylish toiletry bags available from Quince.—
Michelle Baricevic,
Travel + Leisure,
28 Oct. 2025
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Ebern Designs Propane Fire Pit Extend patio season through fall and winter with this stylish fire pit.—
Shea Simmons,
Southern Living,
27 Oct. 2025
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With fantastic views of the Bay of Lagos and a luxurious architectural setting, Al Sud serves a locavore tasting menu that’s delicate but not fussy, with fish and seafood from Sagres plus meat and produce from nearby farms.—
Chadner Navarro,
Vogue,
30 Oct. 2025
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Capacity at safari lodges is limited, as is access to parks and concessions; in return those lodges are luxurious, and the ecosystems around them pristine.—
AFAR Media,
AFAR Media,
30 Oct. 2025
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On our shopping list is a polished king bed that’s 39% off, an armoire that’s perfect for stashing seasonal clothing, and a sleek metal accent table under $200.—
Mariana Best,
Better Homes & Gardens,
30 Oct. 2025
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Hilton kept it sleek in a black mini-dress with fishnet panels and thigh-high boots, finishing her look with dark shades and blunt bangs.—
Danielle Minnetian,
FOXNews.com,
29 Oct. 2025
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On October 20, Chan and her newlywed wife, the director Hayley Kosan, held a chic-as-hell wedding ceremony at No Bar in Manhattan’s East Village, complete with drag performances from such luminaries as West Dakota, Cherry Veronica Jaymes, and more.—
James Factora,
Them.,
27 Oct. 2025
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Go head-to-toe brown for a chic monochrome vibe, or break it up with a cream sweater or graphic tee.—
Rosie Marder,
Travel + Leisure,
27 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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It was designed as a deluxe version of the company's original Pocket Survival Tool (PST) but was ultimately named the Wave due to its extra-curvy blade, which was accessible for the first time in a Leatherman tool directly from the handle, without the need to open the pliers.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
25 Oct. 2025
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The resort is home to 273 deluxe guest rooms and suites and is great for couples, families, and even their pets.—
Kimberly Lyn,
Travel + Leisure,
21 Oct. 2025
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The untitled project is described as a sweeping, epic ensemble romantic comedy that follows a group of couples and singles to a lavish, extravagant destination wedding where their stories intersect and collide over the course of one very long weekend.—
Nellie Andreeva,
Deadline,
27 Oct. 2025
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Its most lavish accommodation, the Sultan Suite, costs over $52,000 per night.—
Susmita Baral,
Travel + Leisure,
25 Oct. 2025
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“Posh.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/posh. Accessed 3 Nov. 2025.
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