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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
Allison Palmer, Miami Herald, 14 Apr. 2026
Another recent survey of Gen Alpha kids aged 12 to 15 found that nearly a third specifically wanted to become YouTubers, even outpacing other trendy career options like TikTok creators and video game developers.
—Malana Vantyler, USA Today, 14 Apr. 2026
Kaleigh Werner, Footwear News, 18 Feb. 2026
What are your favorite trendy, niche subgenres?
—Clare Mulroy, USA Today, 21 Aug. 2025
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Adjective
The Oscar-winning actress lost 100 pounds between roughly 2017 and 2024 — without a celebrity trainer, without a trendy diet and without relying on medication to do the heavy lifting.
—Allison Palmer, Miami Herald, 14 Apr. 2026
Another recent survey of Gen Alpha kids aged 12 to 15 found that nearly a third specifically wanted to become YouTubers, even outpacing other trendy career options like TikTok creators and video game developers.
—Malana Vantyler, USA Today, 14 Apr. 2026
Noun
While Chopra Jonas tapped hairstylist Irinel de León to craft her bombshell blowout for the 83rd annual Golden Globe Awards in January, the on-screen star worked with Bridget Brager on her trendy, rock star hair for the Tuesday premiere.
—Kaleigh Werner, Footwear News, 18 Feb. 2026
What are your favorite trendy, niche subgenres?
—Clare Mulroy, USA Today, 21 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for trendy
Adjective
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The cozy fleece bottoms have a flattering straight-leg fit and feature subtle side piping, giving them a fashionable, sporty effect.—
Melony Forcier,
PEOPLE,
15 Apr. 2026
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Off-ball linebackers, the fashionable new name for what was previously called inside linebackers, are in plentiful supply in the NFL draft.—
Chris Perkins,
Sun Sentinel,
14 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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What space the library does have is overwhelmingly downtown.—
Mark Dee,
Idaho Statesman,
25 Feb. 2026
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The ninth annual Black Joy Parade drew thousands of people downtown for an afternoon of good vibes, great food and blaring beats on two stages.—
Warren Pederson,
San Francisco Chronicle,
22 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Tad’s subjects were the moderns.—
David Remnick,
New Yorker,
20 Mar. 2026
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Best Midcentury Clock Unexpected red theory meets midcentury-modern in this petite tabletop clock from Seiko.—
Julia Harrison,
Architectural Digest,
6 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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Peace Love Mahjong tiles and accessories combine beautiful design with high-quality materials, turning a classic game into a stylish experience that brings friends and community together.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
11 Apr. 2026
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The combination of a stylish pair of frames and prescription lenses balances a person’s medical needs with their personal aesthetics.—
Advertorial,
Footwear News,
10 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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These days, the guests skew younger and hipper than outrageously wealthy (though room rates are still nothing to scoff at).—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
30 Mar. 2026
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But a vampire-centric film — up against a dramedy/thriller — was perhaps a bridge too far for even a hipper Academy.—
Scott Feinberg,
HollywoodReporter,
16 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Getting dissed by the alt-weekly of record could be a hipster’s nightmare.—
David Fear,
Rolling Stone,
15 Mar. 2026
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What if Poe had been reincarnated as an African American gothic hipster?—
Ascend Agency,
New York Daily News,
12 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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It's made to hit just at the jawline or above to flatter the face (especially the cheekbones), paired with chic blunt bangs.—
Kaitlyn Yarborough,
Southern Living,
15 Apr. 2026
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There’s also a rooftop pool, outfitted with retro-chic red and white striped sunloungers, where guests can order small plates and spritzes.—
Travel + Leisure Editors,
Travel + Leisure,
15 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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That green room is where his agent, Rich Paul, introduced him to his now coach with the LA Clippers, Ty Lue.—
Jared Weiss,
New York Times,
30 Mar. 2026
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Lawmakers failed to reach an agreement yesterday to end the now weeks-long Department of Homeland Security shutdown.—
Josephine Rozzelle,
CNBC,
12 Mar. 2026
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“Trendy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/trendy. Accessed 17 Apr. 2026.
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