soigné

adjective

variants or soignée
Definition of soignénext
as in haute

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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
  1. haute
  2. chic
  3. swank
  4. flossy
  5. ritzy
  6. fashionable
  7. stylish
  8. sleek
Adjective
  • Your own private elevator, three 42‑inch TVs with Chromecast for Netflix nights, a Baccarat bar with haute spirits from Clase Azul Plata to The Macallan 18 Years Double Cask, and a full‑size kitchen.
    — Lewis Nunn, Forbes.com, 23 June 2026
  • The then-teenager joined Chanel's haute fashion show at Paris Fashion Week in January 2023.
    — Kayla Grant, PEOPLE, 14 May 2026
Definition of haute
Adjective
  • Karlie Kloss looks super chic in different hues of blue on July 15 in New York City.
    — Brendan Le, PEOPLE, 16 July 2026
  • Rustic-chic one-bedroom mansions here span a shocking 5,000 square feet and come with a private spa and gym, a private butler, a private assistant, and a personal chef.
    — Katie Lockhart, Robb Report, 16 July 2026
Definition of chic
Adjective
  • Everyone from Ed Sheeran to NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell were spotted, as were several Kansas City Chiefs players, many of whom were captured loading into blacked out sprinter vans from a swanky hotel that media and some fans staked out.
    — Zoe Sottile, CNN Money, 4 July 2026
  • Tuba is currently having a resurgence in Colima, with the drink being sold by industrious street vendors and swanky mixologists alike.
    — Carlos De Loera, Los Angeles Times, 3 July 2026
Definition of swank
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
  • The Martindale’s chain flourished in Century City, Santa Monica, the Wilshire District and in Beverly Hills, where its clientele was so flossy that the store carried Paris Match and an Arabian-horse magazine.
    — Patt Morrison, Los Angeles Times, 14 Nov. 2023
Definition of flossy
Adjective
  • Lounge at private Plage de Passable, a low-key alternative to the Riviera’s ritzy beach clubs, where dancing on the tables is practically a given.
    — Lane Nieset, Travel + Leisure, 11 July 2026
  • Pulitzer finalist Chang-rae Lee reinvents the coming-of-age novel, evoking Westchester County’s working-class neighborhoods and ritzier suburbs during the 1970s.
    — Hamilton Cain, Time, 7 July 2026
Definition of ritzy
Adjective
  • The key is finding pieces that are equal parts functional and fashionable—like Kylie Jenner’s all-black tank top and capri pants combination.
    — Kristina Rutkowski, Vogue, 19 July 2026
  • Norway’s star striker Erling Haaland, one of soccer’s most fashionable gents, showed off his namesake Breitling at a post-Cup reception in his home country.
    — Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 18 July 2026
Definition of fashionable
Adjective
  • Domaine du Ferret’s collection of lodges is a stylish take on the bay’s fishermen’s huts.
    — Lane Nieset, Travel + Leisure, 19 July 2026
  • Known for its warm welcome and customer service, the store is a beloved destination for those seeking unique and stylish items for their homes.
    — Korrin Bishop, Southern Living, 18 July 2026
Definition of stylish
Adjective
  • Standard rooms are small but sleek in shades of grey with dark wooden furniture and statement armchairs.
    — Siobhan Grogan, TheWeek, 17 July 2026
  • Virginia Bender The areas where the Old West doesn’t get so wild are the big functional kitchen with its gleaming stainless steel range, and the bathrooms, modern and sleek with marble to match the best hotel suites.
    — Catherine Dunwoody, Forbes.com, 17 July 2026
Definition of sleek

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“Soigné.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/soign%C3%A9. Accessed 23 Jul. 2026.

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