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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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Recent Examples of trendy
Renan Botelho, Footwear News, 11 July 2025
Fisherman sandals are a smart alternative to flip-flops for summer thanks to their trendy look and secure ankle strap.
—Averi Baudler, People.com, 11 July 2025
Cottage cheese is a trendy high-protein pick nowadays, thanks to its neutral flavor—perfect for both sweet and savory recipes—and impressive nutrition profile.
—Christina Manian, Health, 10 July 2025
Below, find the very best Prime Day 2025 sales, including some of the lowest prices on trendy clothing, buzzy beauty tools, and TikTok-viral kitchen gadgets.
—Malia Griggs, Glamour, 9 July 2025
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Noun
With the rise of body positivity and inclusivity trends in the 2010s, the style lost its trendy status.
—Renan Botelho, Footwear News, 11 July 2025
Fisherman sandals are a smart alternative to flip-flops for summer thanks to their trendy look and secure ankle strap.
—Averi Baudler, People.com, 11 July 2025
Cottage cheese is a trendy high-protein pick nowadays, thanks to its neutral flavor—perfect for both sweet and savory recipes—and impressive nutrition profile.
—Christina Manian, Health, 10 July 2025
Below, find the very best Prime Day 2025 sales, including some of the lowest prices on trendy clothing, buzzy beauty tools, and TikTok-viral kitchen gadgets.
—Malia Griggs, Glamour, 9 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for trendy
Adjective
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Thumping techno drums roll in alongside the stabbing synth lead, which nods to the fashionable sound of the decade’s preferred flavor of techno, currently spearheaded by the likes of Charlotte de Witte and Sara Landry.—
Katie Bain,
Billboard,
23 July 2025
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The Bicester Collection was among those early visionaries embedding emotion, atmosphere, and local nuance into its villages long before experiential retail became fashionable.—
Kate Hardcastle,
Forbes.com,
22 July 2025
Adjective
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Now, as soon as next year, the historic campus will transform into housing with 213 apartments as the city's Department of Metropolitan Development and private developers redevelop dilapidated buildings downtown into residential and commercial spaces.—
Alysa Guffey,
IndyStar,
2 July 2025
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A day of concerts continued as planned in the downtown Milwaukee park July 12.—
Piet Levy,
jsonline.com,
13 July 2025
Noun
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The interiors, which lean in the direction of Art Deco and mid-century modern, are the handiwork of Giampiero Panepinto and Roman set designer Paolo Bonfini.—
Nicole Kliest,
Vogue,
16 July 2025
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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
Adjective
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However, there is an increasingly impressive array of stylish spots that might tempt you to stay off the beachfront, like the brand-new collection of 10 villas at Trobbu Tulum, offering a luxe private experience and even the option of all-inclusive dining.—
Carley Rojas Avila,
Travel + Leisure,
19 July 2025
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Based on an unfinished Jack London novel, this swinging, pre-WWI caper pairs swaggering Oliver Reed with fierce, feminist Diana Rigg for stylish '60s thrills.—
EW Staff Updated,
EW.com,
18 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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The fusion of French and American style came to life when Olympia Gayot, the chic creative director of J.Crew, met Jeanne Damas, the quintessential Parisian style icon and founder of Rouje.—
Lauren Alexis Fisher,
Footwear News,
23 July 2025
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These chic, functional updates strike the perfect balance between form and purpose.—
Patricia Shannon,
Better Homes & Gardens,
23 July 2025
Adjective
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These involve illicit activity in the park as well as Turner’s tragic backstory involving his now ex-wife Jill (Rosemarie DeWitt) and their son, who died several years earlier.—
Erik Kain,
Forbes.com,
21 July 2025
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There are also about two living tons of pressure on David Stearns to upgrade the Mets roster, simply because the Mets are as much of a now team as there is in baseball, and that includes the Dodgers.—
Mike Lupica,
New York Daily News,
19 July 2025
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