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
Continue reading … PEWS AND POLITICS — Church cans patriotic staple on Biden’s posh vacation enclave — pastor says tradition ‘doesn’t cut it’.
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FOXNews.com,
9 June 2026
The structure can range from settees or high-back silhouettes with a perch for a little tête-à-tête, posh bouclé love seats, structural chaise lounges (just ask Emma Chamberlain), and mini sofas that double as sleepers.
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Yelena Moroz Alpert,
Architectural Digest,
4 June 2026
Heads of state, Hollywood royalty, heady biz-whizzes, posh pursuers and influential entertainers (yes, Taylor Swift) have chosen the Crillon.
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Laura Manske,
Forbes.com,
31 May 2026
Some who attempted to storm a police station in the posh 8th Arrondissement neighborhood were dispersed, police said.
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ABC News,
31 May 2026
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FOXNews.com,
9 June 2026
The structure can range from settees or high-back silhouettes with a perch for a little tête-à-tête, posh bouclé love seats, structural chaise lounges (just ask Emma Chamberlain), and mini sofas that double as sleepers.
—
Yelena Moroz Alpert,
Architectural Digest,
4 June 2026
Heads of state, Hollywood royalty, heady biz-whizzes, posh pursuers and influential entertainers (yes, Taylor Swift) have chosen the Crillon.
—
Laura Manske,
Forbes.com,
31 May 2026
Some who attempted to storm a police station in the posh 8th Arrondissement neighborhood were dispersed, police said.
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ABC News,
31 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for posh
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Cool, fashionable girls are wearing track pants this season.
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The easiest way to make a jersey feel fashionable is by paying attention to proportions.
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The stylish silhouette instantly dresses up everything from jeans and trousers to flowy dresses, while the supportive sole makes the shoes easy to wear for hours at a time.
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Only Prime members can save on this linen blouse, which features trendy three-quarter sleeves that are equally stylish and functional.
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Performance factors purposefully into the mix using soft, durable outdoor marine fabrics from Loro Piana, luxurious marine-grade leathers from Moore & Giles, sculptural plumbing fixtures from Dornbracht, and architectural hardware from Joseph Giles.
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Built on a hillside overlooking Vila Nova de Gaia (where most of the old-line port merchants are located) and the Douro River, the luxurious 82-room hotel gets its identity from the local wine trade.
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The thick belt has a sleek buckle that resembles this Quince version, which is made from 100-percent leather with solid metal hardware.
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From airy mesh fabrics to sleek, low-profile shapes, this season’s trending shoes have a way of elevating an outfit without overpowering it.
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This butter-yellow tunic feels cheerful, airy, and incredibly chic for summer.
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It’s made from high-quality, realistic-looking plastic that adds chic curb appeal to your front door.
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The set includes 25 hours of interviews, documentaries, and behind-the-scenes materials; deluxe packaging with rare photographs and new illustrations, plus artwork and documents annotated by Kubrick himself.
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Center City was silent except for drug dealers in deluxe cars driving round at night.
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The pop star, 30, and actor, 36, tied the knot at an intimate civil wedding in London on May 31 before having a second, more lavish and picturesque wedding on a Sicilian island on June 6.
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While the exterior is simple and white-washed, the interior is like a lavish country estate, owing to the esteemed design eye of Pierre-Yves Rochon.
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“Posh.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/posh. Accessed 27 Jun. 2026.
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