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
  • The car embraces elegance without compromising on performance philosophy.
    Atharva Gosavi, Interesting Engineering, 6 Nov. 2025
  • The house’s signature elegance has been woven into the styles, too, with the quartet showcasing classic silhouettes, subtle hues, and timeless materials that create a quiet luxury feel.
    Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 6 Nov. 2025
Noun
  • To further set the scene for the night, we were welcomed into a swank, jazz club-esque venue called The Sun Rose Room located in Hollywood’s Sun Rose Hotel.
    Essence, Essence, 14 Oct. 2025
  • 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
Noun
  • Meanwhile, the David Lynch–style tension built by Will’s arrival just kind of fizzles.
    Sara Holdren, Vulture, 10 Nov. 2025
  • This take on tiramisu has all the flavors of a coconut cream pie but in the classic no-bake dessert style.
    Amanda Holstein, Southern Living, 9 Nov. 2025
Noun
  • The Pixel Watch blends style and smartness in a way most wearables miss.
    Juhi Wadia, PC Magazine, 12 Sep. 2025
Noun
  • While past hues have ranged from coastal chic to zen ocean blue, Pinterest says cool blue is all about elegance, sophistication, and a truly cool look (in more ways than one).
    Sophia Beams, Better Homes & Gardens, 5 Jan. 2026
  • Bring on the Bomber Jacket A simple t-shirt and bomber combo elevates any outfit to the zenith of cool-girl chic.
    Samantha Sutton, InStyle, 4 Jan. 2026
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
  • Of course, the brand is known for its classic coolness and quality, especially since it’s made of 99 percent cotton for total comfort.
    Olivia Young, Travel + Leisure, 31 Dec. 2025
  • What does coolness mean right now?
    The Editors, Curbed, 15 Dec. 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 9 Jan. 2026.

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