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as in fashionable
being in the latest or current fashion
if what's in the stores is any indication, shorter skirts are trendy again this year
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as in downtown
keenly aware of and responsive to the latest developments especially in fashion and entertainment
trendy foodies always looking for the hottest chefs and the coolest restaurants
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as in modern
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Recent Examples of trendy
Annie Blay-Tettey, Allure, 24 June 2025
This means great company for Credo Beauty’s summer arrival amid the city’s famously trendy NW23rd St. The Nob Hill destination already boasts an array of upscale chains, local boutiques and a grandiose Restoration Hardware, which epitomizes Portland luxury.
—Dahvi Shira, Forbes.com, 23 June 2025
This approach to styling may be trendy, but with Keke’s ability to take chances on vintage fashion, their partnership has led to memorable moments.
—Robyn Mowatt, Essence, 20 June 2025
Relative newcomer Little Lao serves up dishes like spicy noodle curry, lemongrass chicken, and steamed river fish in a setting that feels modern without being trendy.
—Lauren Mowery, Forbes.com, 18 June 2025
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Noun
Six-plus hours in a salon chair and a couple hundred dollars are the up-front costs for a trendy protective style that will last weeks and cut down your hair routine.
—Annie Blay-Tettey, Allure, 24 June 2025
This means great company for Credo Beauty’s summer arrival amid the city’s famously trendy NW23rd St. The Nob Hill destination already boasts an array of upscale chains, local boutiques and a grandiose Restoration Hardware, which epitomizes Portland luxury.
—Dahvi Shira, Forbes.com, 23 June 2025
This approach to styling may be trendy, but with Keke’s ability to take chances on vintage fashion, their partnership has led to memorable moments.
—Robyn Mowatt, Essence, 20 June 2025
Relative newcomer Little Lao serves up dishes like spicy noodle curry, lemongrass chicken, and steamed river fish in a setting that feels modern without being trendy.
—Lauren Mowery, Forbes.com, 18 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for trendy
Adjective
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Shop the best markdowns of fashionable favorites such as Favorite Daughter best-selling trouser, Rag & Bone’s capri pants and By Malene Birger’s knitted skirt.—
Kristina Rutkowski,
Vogue,
11 July 2025
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In the snap, the mother-of-two looked as fashionable as ever, this time styling the supportive shoes with a navy linen mini dress and gold jewelry.—
Averi Baudler,
People.com,
11 July 2025
Adjective
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The downtown Mexican restaurant, which opened on Blake Street in 1999 and moved to 1745 Wazee St. in 2022, is getting a slightly different name and menu.—
Max Scheinblum,
Denver Post,
27 June 2025
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The Shark Tank had to be downtown, so downtown had to get bigger.—
Sal Pizarro,
Mercury News,
16 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Its aesthetic ranges from mid-century modern to contemporary, offering a little something for everyone.—
Erika Owen,
Vogue,
6 June 2025
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That business is now a block over in another historic building, a mid-century modern dating to 1961 at 730 I St. that was once home to Bank of America offices.—
Graham Womack,
Sacbee.com,
8 June 2025
Adjective
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The post included an adorable shot of Baby Boy looking straight at the camera while showing off a stylish Louis Vuitton leash, as well as a video of the little dude snuggled up on Snoop’s lap and chewing on the rapper’s Death Row jacket.—
Anna Chan,
Billboard,
7 July 2025
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Combining sophisticated calf leather with the brand’s signature canvas, the bag is effortlessly stylish and functional.—
Molly Blanco,
Better Homes & Gardens,
7 July 2025
Adjective
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It was seen as the hipper, edgier alternative to entrenched establishment clubs like Annabel’s and White’s.—
Gary Baum,
The Hollywood Reporter,
6 Mar. 2024
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These looks feel decidedly cooler and hipper than your standard suit, which can often read too buttoned-up or formal for a more casual outing.—
Christian Allaire,
Vogue,
2 Mar. 2023
Noun
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But these characters — oblivious hipsters with limited prospects and even more limited resources — couldn’t be more different from Allen’s affluent and accomplished Upper West Siders.—
Jim Hemphill,
IndieWire,
9 May 2025
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Although the veracity of the 1893 win is debateable, Pabst Blue Ribbon has enjoyed popularity since, most recently among millennials and hipsters who perceive it as unpretentious and independent.—
Don Tse,
Forbes.com,
3 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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Grab Mitchell’s first creation, The Weekender, in sophisticated navy, a sleek belt bag in chic green, or a commuter duffle in neutral beige.—
Nicol Natale,
People.com,
11 July 2025
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The living quarters are outfitted with luxurious materials, such as marble, teak, and bronze, as well as chic pieces from the Elie Saab Maison collection.—
Rachel Cormack,
Robb Report,
11 July 2025
Adjective
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So after an uneven 2024 (5.19 ERA in 22 relief appearances), Rolison returned to Oxford, Miss., with his now fiancée — the couple will marry in January — determined to abandon regret.—
Troy Renck,
Denver Post,
14 May 2025
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Coney Barrett immediately pulled out a copy of the restraining order, which forbids Rahimi from coming near his now ex-girlfriend or her daughter.—
Paul Du Quenoy,
MSNBC Newsweek,
27 Mar. 2025
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“Trendy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/trendy. Accessed 15 Jul. 2025.
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