1
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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Recent Examples of trendy
Rylee Johnston, Travel + Leisure, 1 May 2025
Melania Trump wears trendy butter yellow trench coat For the annual White House Easter Egg Roll, Trump wore a butter yellow-colored trench coat.
—Jay Stahl, USA Today, 30 Apr. 2025
While the nostalgia of instant film has made Polaroids trendy again, using vintage models comes with a learning curve.
—Lydia Patrick, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 Apr. 2025
Where others would be more inclined to style the look with a pair of trendy Adidas Tokyos or studious loafers, Shayk took a hard left turn, wearing a pair of water shoes.
—Hannah Jackson, Vogue, 23 Apr. 2025
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Adjective
It’s made with an eyelet pattern and twisted knot for a trendy touch, and the mini length will let your legs breathe on hot days by the pool.
—Rylee Johnston, Travel + Leisure, 1 May 2025
Melania Trump wears trendy butter yellow trench coat For the annual White House Easter Egg Roll, Trump wore a butter yellow-colored trench coat.
—Jay Stahl, USA Today, 30 Apr. 2025
While the nostalgia of instant film has made Polaroids trendy again, using vintage models comes with a learning curve.
—Lydia Patrick, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 Apr. 2025
Where others would be more inclined to style the look with a pair of trendy Adidas Tokyos or studious loafers, Shayk took a hard left turn, wearing a pair of water shoes.
—Hannah Jackson, Vogue, 23 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for trendy
Adjective
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Lululemon Scuba Oversized Half-zip Hoodie $118 $89 at Lululemon Lululemon excels at crafting fashionable yet functional activewear, and its uber-popular Scuba Hoodies are a testament to that.—
Merrell Readman,
Travel + Leisure,
29 Apr. 2025
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The traditional pillars of education — reading, writing and arithmetic — have not merely been sidelined; they are now regularly diminished as outdated or insufficient in the face of more fashionable trends.—
William P. Yeakel,
Baltimore Sun,
28 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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The Shark Tank had to be downtown, so downtown had to get bigger.—
Sal Pizarro,
Mercury News,
16 Apr. 2025
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Brian Hopkins, 2nd, whose ward includes Streeterville, responded by calling (not for the first time) for moving the existing 10 p.m. curfew for minors who are downtown without an accompanying adult back to 8 p.m.—
The Editorial Board,
Chicago Tribune,
13 Mar. 2025
Noun
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The decor will be more mid-century modern, the pair said, with tiki and Latin influences throughout.—
Max Scheinblum,
Denver Post,
25 Apr. 2025
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As Pooler points out, a buttery, camel leather sofa can also complement a variety of interior styles, from industrial to mid-century modern.—
Quincy Bulin,
Southern Living,
12 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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And look around any busy city street—you’ll probably notice a stylish woman rocking capri leggings.—
Jake Henry Smith,
Glamour,
8 May 2025
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While some sandals can lean on the casual, informal side, these stylish ones are sophisticated enough for all types of events and occasions.—
Alicia Geigel,
Southern Living,
8 May 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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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
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The hilly east-side enclave, which has a reservoir and a popular dog park at its geographic center, has a trendy, hipster vibe with lots of cafes, eateries, and artisanal boutiques, as well as many notable examples of innovative architecture and historical homes.—
Emma Reynolds,
Robb Report,
3 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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As guests pull up in front of the French Colonial building, they are greeted by staff members wearing chic silk tunics.—
Lilit Marcus,
CNN Money,
30 Apr. 2025
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That isn’t to say she’s abandoned the gargantuan set pieces and numerous chic costume changes of tours past.—
Melissa Ruggieri,
USA Today,
30 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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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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According to Young, Sophy acted as family therapist and mediator during Young’s 2021 divorce from his now ex-wife Nicole.—
Nancy Dillon,
Rolling Stone,
27 Mar. 2025
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“Trendy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/trendy. Accessed 14 May. 2025.
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