poshness

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Recent Examples of poshness Whether a chandelier, a wall sconce, or a stand-alone desk lamp, Pooky showcases a wealth of different light fixtures and continues to innovate with patterns that evoke playful poshness and flair. Air Mail, 27 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for poshness
Noun
  • There was such a sense of dignity to the four-poster bed, such elegance.
    Julia Harrison, Architectural Digest, 15 Oct. 2025
  • Fast-forward to the 20th century, and moccasins have become a popular casual shoe, combining the sleek elegance of a penny loafer with the secure lacing of a boat shoe—and the comfort level of Ugg boots.
    Kelsey Stewart, Glamour, 15 Oct. 2025
Noun
  • Find it: Level one, Bloomingdale’s wing A swank yet still casual restaurant offering classic American fare with a focus on seasonal, local ingredients.
    Brock Keeling, Oc Register, 19 Sep. 2025
  • The 2024 Spectre only got a two-day test drive in Long Beach, CA, earlier this week, but that was enough to experience a warm bath of utter swank, style and power of the electric supercar.
    Josh Max, Forbes, 27 Nov. 2024
Noun
  • The other is about Chicago-style gangsters circa 1929.
    JSTOR Daily, JSTOR Daily, 20 Oct. 2025
  • The cute style has an elastic drawstring waistband that can be worn multiple ways.
    Sian Babish, PEOPLE, 20 Oct. 2025
Noun
  • The Pixel Watch blends style and smartness in a way most wearables miss.
    Juhi Wadia, PC Magazine, 12 Sep. 2025
Noun
  • Heroin chic fell away, and body positivity entered the fashion world.
    Madeline Holcombe, CNN Money, 11 Oct. 2025
  • Grandpa Chic Grandpa chic—sometimes also referred to as 'country club chic' or 'country club grandpa'—is right up Richard Gilmore's alley.
    Maria Sabella, Better Homes & Gardens, 7 Oct. 2025
Noun
  • As the cowboy image has become more ubiquitous, Christensen said more companies are capitalizing on its trendiness.
    Leah Asmelash, CNN Money, 19 Oct. 2025
  • The last few years this have seen this subcategory exchange its trendiness for a position as a legitimate niche market with the lower-tier of silly genre programmers.
    Sam Bodrojan, IndieWire, 11 Sep. 2025
Noun
  • Introduced in 1963 as Coca-Cola’s first diet soda, Tab and its unforgettable hot pink can became a symbol of individuality and effortless coolness — and when it was discontinued in October 2020, its absence left a surprisingly large void for its loyal fans.
    Moná Thomas, PEOPLE, 21 Oct. 2025
  • Walmart shoppers rave that the quilt provides the perfect coolness while still being comfy.
    Mariana Best, Better Homes & Gardens, 19 Oct. 2025
Noun
  • The Beach Boys were in decline by 1967 — in health and hipness alike.
    August Brown, Los Angeles Times, 11 June 2025
  • Photos and videos from the period show famous revelers clearly giddy with their own hipness.
    USA Today, USA Today, 21 Apr. 2025

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“Poshness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/poshness. Accessed 22 Oct. 2025.

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