soigné

variants or soignée
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Recent Examples of soigné Fred, one half of the soigne couple from a few episodes back, is making a scene at the bar, yelling at Jake and demanding to see Simone. refinery29.com, 11 June 2018
Recent Examples of Synonyms for soigné
Adjective
  • Tucked away in a quiet corner of the grounds, the spa has the same haute-hippie vibe as the houses.
    Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 30 Mar. 2026
  • Columbus Circle has haute-Caribbean superstar Tatiana and legitimately kooky Bad Roman.
    Wilder Davies, Bon Appetit Magazine, 14 Mar. 2026
Adjective
  • Dec-aura points are the decor version—the design, decoration, and styling motifs that elevate a space into something undeniably chic, magnetic, and inviting.
    Katherine McLaughlin, Architectural Digest, 22 Apr. 2026
  • Streamlined silhouettes from bandeau bikinis to classic maillots are extra chic when outlined with a contrasting trim.
    Rosie Jarman, Vogue, 22 Apr. 2026
Adjective
  • In early 2024, a former defensive tackle at the University of Alabama put on makeup and a wig and got on a video call from a swanky suburban Atlanta hotel to finalize a $4 million loan.
    ABC News, ABC News, 17 Apr. 2026
  • Queens Defenders provides legal representation to criminal defendants who can’t afford to hire lawyers, but Zeno and boyfriend Rashad Ruhani used the organization as their personal piggy bank, stealing to pay the rent on their swanky $6,000-a-month Astoria penthouse apartment.
    John Annese, New York Daily News, 16 Apr. 2026
Adjective
  • The soup and the wine were good, though, and Ivor, the viola player, was small and shy, with a shock of flossy white hair.
    Tessa Hadley, New Yorker, 25 Jan. 2026
  • Though Eddie Murphy still hustles and puts people on, it’s become impossible to think of his street-smart Detroit cop, Axel Foley, as an outsider in America’s richest, flossiest community.
    David Denby, Vulture, 3 July 2024
Adjective
  • Inside a ritzy event venue overlooking the Kansas City skyline, Royals majority owner John Sherman on Wednesday unveiled plans for a new stadium in Crown Center, a celebratory announcement that marked the apex of the team’s yearslong, chaotic hunt for a new home.
    Kacen Bayless, Kansas City Star, 23 Apr. 2026
  • This one regrettable fight between husband and wife has far-reaching implications for the community surrounding a ritzy LA country club, where Josh is the general manager and Ashley and Austin are his underlings.
    Kelly Lawler, USA Today, 16 Apr. 2026
Adjective
  • Featuring bolder, thicker spots at the top and more refined, micro specks down the skirt, this mini dress makes all-day, fashionable wear easier than ever.
    Julia Morlino, Travel + Leisure, 20 Apr. 2026
  • While personal fans have been a fashionable accessory since before the Victorian era, the category has been stifled by a lack of innovation for a while.
    Andrew Gebhart, PC Magazine, 18 Apr. 2026
Adjective
  • Shot with cold control in black and white by cinematographer Kyle Deitz, Wiseman’s feature debut is a stylish thriller that launched at regional festivals in 2024; what must have seemed near-future about it then seems almost too present-day in 2026.
    Ryan Lattanzio, IndieWire, 24 Apr. 2026
  • Every summer, stylish crowds congregate along France’s southeastern shores, seduced by the glamorous promise of the French Riviera, spending their days sipping overpriced cocktails at the high-end resorts that line its sandy beaches as if plucked straight from a Slim Aarons photo.
    Monica Mendal, Vogue, 24 Apr. 2026
Adjective
  • The elevated bamboo design looks sleek in any space, whether used as a writing desk, makeup vanity, or side table, and has earned numerous five-star ratings for its sturdiness, quality, and ease of assembly.
    Mariana Best, Better Homes & Gardens, 26 Apr. 2026
  • At first glance, this appears to be a standard coffee table with a sleek, mid-century modern design.
    Jacqueline Tempera, PEOPLE, 26 Apr. 2026

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“Soigné.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/soign%C3%A9. Accessed 27 Apr. 2026.

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