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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
Nicol Natale, People.com, 15 Aug. 2025
La Cave La Cave is a trendy speakeasy hidden in the lower level of Le Chateau restaurant.
—Karthika Gupta, Travel + Leisure, 15 Aug. 2025
The trendy puff sleeves hit right at the elbow, offering just the right amount of coverage for those crisp fall mornings.
—Melanie Fincher, Southern Living, 10 Aug. 2025
Not Thirst Traps collection emerges at the intersection of trendy fashion statements, Y2K style and online culture, with T-shirts embossed with irreverent, cheeky turns of phrase.
—Julia Teti, Footwear News, 5 Aug. 2025
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Noun
This $27 option reminds me of Meghan’s top thanks to the trendy striped pattern, preppy color, and easy-to-layer buttons.
—Nicol Natale, People.com, 15 Aug. 2025
La Cave La Cave is a trendy speakeasy hidden in the lower level of Le Chateau restaurant.
—Karthika Gupta, Travel + Leisure, 15 Aug. 2025
The trendy puff sleeves hit right at the elbow, offering just the right amount of coverage for those crisp fall mornings.
—Melanie Fincher, Southern Living, 10 Aug. 2025
Not Thirst Traps collection emerges at the intersection of trendy fashion statements, Y2K style and online culture, with T-shirts embossed with irreverent, cheeky turns of phrase.
—Julia Teti, Footwear News, 5 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for trendy
Adjective
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The 55-year-old attended a reading for Climbing in Heels by Elaine Goldsmith-Thomas wearing fashionable flare jeans that looked straight out of the 1970s.—
Clara McMahon,
People.com,
28 Aug. 2025
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The grandeur of Park and Fifth Avenues is the city’s closest rival to the beauty of the fashionable Champs-Élysées in Paris.—
Irene S. Levine,
Forbes.com,
26 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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It was started after 9/11 to bring people downtown, to bring audiences together.—
Jill Goldsmith,
Deadline,
4 June 2025
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Rocking 52 Boise venues — primarily downtown — the 13th edition of Treefort featured more than 420 acts and 790 official events (plus more unofficial ones).—
Michael Deeds,
Idaho Statesman,
11 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Austin’s home is tastefully mid-century modern in design and furnishing, but Giménez made sure these were as hollow as the character ends up being himself.—
Sarah Shachat,
IndieWire,
31 July 2025
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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
Adjective
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This stylish set is currently 65 percent off in four colors, so don’t miss your chance to snag it before your next vacation.—
Destinee Scott,
Travel + Leisure,
24 Aug. 2025
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Since its introduction in 2012, the V-MODA M-100 PRO series of DJ headphones has been popular with plenty of professional DJs around the world, mainly thanks to their stylish design and V-MODA’s distinctive sonic character.—
Mark Sparrow,
Forbes.com,
23 Aug. 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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Ansley and his staff have created a fun gathering place that makes everyone, from young hipsters to old square dads in Polo shirts like me, feel welcome.—
Keith Pandolfi,
The Enquirer,
31 July 2025
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Silverlake Cowboy The style dubbed Silverlake Cowboy blends together the modern hipster and a traditional cowboy aesthetic.—
Logan Holland,
People.com,
22 July 2025
Adjective
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That means a lot of chic boat arrivals, glamorous red carpet showings and quick changes for the private afterparties.—
Chris Gardner,
HollywoodReporter,
28 Aug. 2025
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On the outside, Jin Yul radiates a chic and reserved energy.—
Sara Smith,
Variety,
27 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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From his years as a racing fan to his now prominence in the ownership world, Stewart said he's watched horses increasingly being bred to sell rather than to race.—
Olivia Evans,
The Courier-Journal,
18 Aug. 2025
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Overstreet was gone all day, according to his now ex-wife Melissa Holland.—
Kristine Phillips,
IndyStar,
4 Aug. 2025
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“Trendy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/trendy. Accessed 31 Aug. 2025.
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