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
One of three main communities on Geneva Lake, this posh yet approachable resort town is famous for its Gilded Age estates built by notable Chicago families.
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Katy Spratte Joyce, Travel + Leisure, 30 May 2026
So the Victoria and Albert Museum is on the west side of London, very posh quarters dedicated to decorative arts.
—AFAR Media, 30 May 2026
During my stay, my path crossed with wedding-goers, Texans looking for a posh weekend away, and wine lovers from near and far.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 27 May 2026
The Fairmont Olympic stands out in an informal city for being unapologetically posh.
—Harry Cheadle, Bon Appetit Magazine, 27 May 2026
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Katy Spratte Joyce, Travel + Leisure, 30 May 2026
So the Victoria and Albert Museum is on the west side of London, very posh quarters dedicated to decorative arts.
—AFAR Media, 30 May 2026
During my stay, my path crossed with wedding-goers, Texans looking for a posh weekend away, and wine lovers from near and far.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 27 May 2026
The Fairmont Olympic stands out in an informal city for being unapologetically posh.
—Harry Cheadle, Bon Appetit Magazine, 27 May 2026
See All Example Sentences for posh
Recent Examples of Synonyms for posh
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To truly put your most fashionable foot forward, spring for the splurge-worthy Rag & Bone Emilee Ballet Sneakers—the on-trend sneakerinas are now over $100 off.—
Sophie Dodd,
Travel + Leisure,
2 June 2026
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This is an island that attracts a fashionable globetrotting crowd, and loyal St Regis fans—arguably one in the same.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
1 June 2026
Adjective
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Round it out with a stylish Béis belt bag to keep airport essentials close at hand, leaving you no excuse to hold up security, knowing the coveted carry is just under $30.—
Julia Morlino,
Travel + Leisure,
29 May 2026
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Zaya Wade is one stylish teenager!—
Alexandra Schonfeld,
PEOPLE,
29 May 2026
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Ticket prices range from approximately $63 for the most basic type of accommodation in off-peak times to $334 for the most luxurious suites during peak seasons.—
Wayne Chang,
CNN Money,
3 June 2026
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Today, Sagamore belongs to the Opal Collection, which has luxurious properties up and down the East Coast.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
3 June 2026
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Michelle Pfeiffer wears a sleek black pantsuit at IndieWire TV Honors 2026 on June 4 in Los Angeles.—
People Staff,
PEOPLE,
6 June 2026
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With sleek designs, easy-to-use functionality, and options for the whole family, iTouch Wearables blends fashion and technology at accessible prices, perfect for life on the go.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
6 June 2026
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Kerry Washington makes a chic appearance in a long wavy locks and a camel skirt co-ord at the screening and Q&A for Django Unchained in Los Angeles on May 29.—
People Staff,
PEOPLE,
3 June 2026
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The pants offer an effortlessly chic, fashion-forward silhouette that looks equally at home on a tropical beach or a rooftop terrace.—
Robin Raven,
Travel + Leisure,
3 June 2026
Adjective
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This list includes a deluxe poker set, golf balls, tackle bag and cozy robe, just to name a few options.—
BestReviews,
Mercury News,
1 June 2026
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The concept of releasing a deluxe album is often a tactical decision to keep an artist's name in the conversation and a de facto outlet for bonus material.—
Chris Barilla,
PEOPLE,
29 May 2026
Adjective
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The lavish €6,000 ($6,900) a night Villa Igiea — a Rocco Forte property where the newlyweds and several guests stayed — was a film set for the HBO series.—
CNN Money,
CNN Money,
7 June 2026
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Ultimately Kim is likely to give Xi a grand and lavish welcome at the symbolic level, but China may not be able to extract much from an increasingly confident Kim, experts say.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
7 June 2026
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“Posh.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/posh. Accessed 8 Jun. 2026.
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