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or soignée
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.
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refinery29.com, 11 June 2018
refinery29.com, 11 June 2018
Recent Examples of Synonyms for soigné
Adjective
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Certainly, fashion, whether in its haute-couture form or in the standardized sizes of ready-to-wear clothing, frequently feels as if it’s designed for impossible bodies.—
Leslie Jamison,
New Yorker,
22 Dec. 2025
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In the South End, haute Greek restaurant Kaia—a 2025 Condé Nast Traveler Hot List winner—offers a catch of the day flown in from the Aegean and served in a swanky, design-forward setting.—
Megan Spurrell,
Condé Nast Traveler,
18 Dec. 2025
Adjective
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Between February and March, everyone in Florence was bundled in a scarf, which made keeping warm in cold temperatures effortlessly chic.—
Julia Morlino,
Travel + Leisure,
21 Jan. 2026
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The open shelf keeps decorations on display and TV remotes handy, while the two drawers underneath offer chic hiding spots for clutter when unexpected guests stop by.—
Brittany VanDerBill,
Better Homes & Gardens,
21 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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The 25th Winter Olympics will unfold in and around the hubs of the northern Italian city of Milan and swanky mountain resort of Cortina from February 6 to 22.—
Melanie Goodfellow,
Deadline,
27 Jan. 2026
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Tara found a similar vibe at a swanky yacht club on the sidelines of JPM, when hospital leaders enjoyed wine and caviar and then listened to CMS Administrator Mehmet Oz and four of his top officials speak.—
Bob Herman,
STAT,
20 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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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
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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
Adjective
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Halcyon House—located in Georgetown, one of the city’s ritziest neighborhoods—was originally built in 1787 for Benjamin Stoddert, the United States’s first Secretary of the Navy.—
India Roby,
Architectural Digest,
20 Jan. 2026
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For a ritzier option that stays in character, head to the Paris Café by Jean-Georges, where the celebrity chef’s menu is based on historic flight meals from the era, like Champagne chicken and poached pear almond cake.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
9 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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Not the flashiest or most fashionable, but the most exquisitely made, the most precise.—
Rachel Tashjian,
CNN Money,
26 Jan. 2026
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For others, a maxi-length puffer or cuddly Teddy Bear coat could coax them out the door with a little fashionable flair.—
Frances Solá-Santiago,
InStyle,
25 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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Decorated in neutral tones with yellow hues, the rooms are stylish, with clean lines, and large windows illuminating the space, accentuated by the bright open-plan bathrooms.—
Isabelle Kliger,
Condé Nast Traveler,
23 Jan. 2026
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Its stylish decor and pulsating music create an ideal backdrop for dancing the night away.—
Kaycee Sloan,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
23 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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The clean double-breasted buttons instantly add elegance to your airport outfit, especially when paired with a matching Amazon Essentials Turtleneck and sleek black Libin Wide-leg Dress Pants to keep you warm and comfortable from takeoff to arrival.—
Julia Morlino,
Travel + Leisure,
9 Jan. 2026
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Take a cue from Nicole Kidman and swap bulky trainers for a sleeker option that styles effortlessly from the plane to wherever the day takes you.—
Nicol Natale,
PEOPLE,
8 Jan. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Soigné.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/soign%C3%A9. Accessed 29 Jan. 2026.
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