stylishness

noun

as in elegance
the quality or state of being fashionable the stylishness of the new coat was questionable

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Recent Examples of stylishness Even when some of the tricks become apparent, each new repetition somehow delivers more than the last, though the weightless, old-school video game aesthetic of the alien monster design sticks out even more amid the stylishness of the world captured in-camera. — Guy Lodge, Variety, 22 May 2026 The fresh flip-flop offerings prove that simplicity need not be sacrificed for stylishness, and that all-day comfiness should most certainly not take a back seat to a head-turning summertime aesthetic. — Stacia Datskovska, Footwear News, 11 May 2026 That’s especially true when there’s so much on-sale stylishness in Amazon’s discounted shoe department. — Annie Blackman, InStyle, 15 Jan. 2026 Cove is much larger, with a more formal service style, but the exactitude is still there, the sense of stylishness, the obsession and the delight. — Helen Rosner, New Yorker, 11 Jan. 2026 The stylishness and comfort of this look are behind its effortless beauty; great fits and classic pieces are the hallmarks of Italian style. — Nneya Richards, Travel + Leisure, 22 Nov. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for stylishness
  1. elegance
  2. style
  3. hipness
  4. coolness
  5. trendiness
  6. hip
Noun
  • Park Tower is positioned for travelers seeking European elegance and historical prestige in Argentina’s sophisticated capital.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 4 Aug. 2026
  • There’s still a common misconception that comfort and elegance are two separate concepts, but loafers and mom jeans are two wardrobe staples that prove otherwise.
    — Michel Mejía, Glamour, 2 Aug. 2026
Definition of elegance
Noun
  • In another conversation, Marcee Gray brought up an online drawing showing Colt alongside the Columbine shooters and Parkland gunman Nikolas Cruz in the style of a Weezer album cover.
    — Isabel Rosales, CNN Money, 2 Aug. 2026
  • Lesnar sat up Undertaker-style and planted Femi with not one or two but three F5s.
    — Blake Oestriecher, Forbes.com, 2 Aug. 2026
Definition of style
Noun
  • Sure, Palm Springs revived its hipness quotient with Rat Pack patina, and Coachella became a global brand thanks to the music festival.
    — Steve Hochman, SPIN, 22 June 2026
  • There were limits to his hipness, though.
    — Alex Ross, New Yorker, 15 June 2026
Definition of hipness
Noun
  • Stereo 41, Walnut Creek A bastion of late-night coolness – almost too cool – has taken root in downtown Walnut Creek.
    — John Metcalfe, Mercury News, 28 July 2026
  • Achieving mainstream stardom hasn’t stopped Cale, Jacobs and Scorsese from maintaining the glimmer of coolness decades into their careers.
    — Zoe Sottile, CNN Money, 24 July 2026
Definition of coolness
Noun
  • Despite its recent trendiness, Mahjong’s impact extends well beyond that one incredible scene from Crazy Rich Asians.
    — Madeline Hirsch, InStyle, 3 June 2026
  • Grillo's and Smoothie King said the inspiration for the smoothie came from pickles’ trendiness and their nutritional value.
    — Erin Clements, PEOPLE, 20 May 2026
Definition of trendiness
Noun
  • Despite safety Tre’von Moehrig being tight on Sanders’ hip, Young forced the ball to wear only the tight end could snag it.
    — Charlotte Observer, Charlotte Observer, 29 July 2026
  • Lift your hips toward the ceiling, forming an upside down V shape with your body.
    — RikkiLynn Shields Hannigan, Health, 29 July 2026
Definition of hip

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“Stylishness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/stylishness. Accessed 5 Aug. 2026.

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