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
  • At the Lortel, her one-woman show plays out on a candlestick-heavy gothic set by Derek McLane that resembles a Barbie Dreamhouse modded for a Meat Loaf video, and Cohen enters in an haute-Ren-faire pink maiden’s dress by Kelsey Randall.
    — Jackson McHenry, Vulture, 28 July 2026
  • 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
Definition of haute
Adjective
  • At barnyard-chic Le Garde Champêtre, Japanese chef Kazuya Miyashita weaves the organic vegetable garden’s produce into farm-to-table plates minus the fuss—simply smoked and cooked around the fire.
    — Lane Nieset, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 Aug. 2026
  • Find essential tote bags, staple rings and necklaces, and chic sunglasses for everyday.
    — Cortne Bonilla, Vogue, 5 Aug. 2026
Definition of chic
Adjective
  • North Fork, Long Island Often billed as a less swanky alternative to the Hamptons, the North Fork of Long Island has all the makings of a fall getaway.
    — Jessica Sulima, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 Aug. 2026
  • On Saturday evening, Kielpinski spoke about the importance of replacing the existing building during a swanky fundraiser overlooking the water at Descanso Beach Club in Avalon.
    — Connor Sheets, Los Angeles Times, 6 Aug. 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
  • Ironically, in Hollywood, the land of eternal youth, end-of-life-doula training has become newly fashionable in the way that studying Kabbalah once was.
    — Alexandra Schwartz, New Yorker, 10 Aug. 2026
  • Showing off a bump was hardly fashionable until the early ’90s.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 10 Aug. 2026
Definition of fashionable
Adjective
  • While comfort was top of mind for Culpo, her breezy summer ensemble clearly delivered a stylish blend of loungewear and sleepwear worthy of replicating.
    — Chanel Vargas, InStyle, 9 Aug. 2026
  • The set is made up of a basic tee and roomy shorts that feature contrast threading to give them some stylish edge.
    — Jasmine Gomez, Travel + Leisure, 8 Aug. 2026
Definition of stylish
Adjective
  • And celebrities have proved that with a sleek designer style that effortlessly enhances summer and early fall outfits.
    — Jacqueline Tempera, PEOPLE, 8 Aug. 2026
  • Step into the sleek slip-on shoes before everyone else and shop more backless loafers below.
    — Alyssa Morin, InStyle, 7 Aug. 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 12 Aug. 2026.

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