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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2
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
Shelby Wax, Vogue, 4 Feb. 2026
The taper candles are available in trendy gold or sleek black finishes.
—Sophia Beams, Better Homes & Gardens, 3 Feb. 2026
Clare Mulroy, USA Today, 21 Aug. 2025
Trauma trendy, but trendy none the less.
—Chadd Scott, Forbes.com, 16 Aug. 2025
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Adjective
Garden Soirée Gardens are one of the trendiest wedding venues right now—and for good reason.
—Shelby Wax, Vogue, 4 Feb. 2026
The taper candles are available in trendy gold or sleek black finishes.
—Sophia Beams, Better Homes & Gardens, 3 Feb. 2026
Noun
What are your favorite trendy, niche subgenres?
—Clare Mulroy, USA Today, 21 Aug. 2025
Trauma trendy, but trendy none the less.
—Chadd Scott, Forbes.com, 16 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for trendy
Adjective
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It's been fashionable since the early 2000s to consider reality shows inferior to scripted or traditional documentary series.—
Kevin Jacobsen,
Entertainment Weekly,
1 Feb. 2026
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Great for windy days to shield your face and keep your hair in place, this accessory is both fashionable and functional.—
Lane Nieset,
Travel + Leisure,
31 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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When the Denver Post offices were downtown, a group of reporters and editors always ran outside to watch.—
The Know,
Denver Post,
22 Jan. 2026
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Almost everything on this list is directly downtown, with two or so things being a 10- to 15-minute drive away.—
Hannah Kirby,
jsonline.com,
20 Dec. 2025
Noun
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Now, the 148-room hotel showcases the vision of designer Kelly Wearstler, known for her knack for blending vintage and California modern, with nods to the property’s historic roots.—
Krista Simmons,
Condé Nast Traveler,
17 Jan. 2026
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The solid wood frame and its warm tone suit a number of decor styles, from ‘70s eclectic to mid-century modern, to sparse minimalism, while the undulating shape offers just enough visual interest to serve as additional wall decor.—
Erika Owen,
Architectural Digest,
12 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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The brand has amassed a following of loyal travelers who live for its sleek, stylish, and functional bags.—
Jasmine Gomez,
Travel + Leisure,
30 Jan. 2026
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The TiLink is a stylish bracelet that doubles as a 24-in-1 multifunctional toolkit.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
30 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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The overall effect feels like the loft of the hippest kid in town.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
26 Jan. 2026
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Start with your feet hip-width apart, toes pointing straight ahead or slightly outward, and put a kettlebell on the floor between your feet.—
Jakob Roze,
Health,
9 Jan. 2026
Noun
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Dexter went from sheltered son of a doctor to brooding child hipster who left home early to tour with big bands.—
Celina Pereira,
Los Angeles Times,
28 Jan. 2026
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Wearers love how this cheeky hipster style stays put and still looks invisible under their clothes without pinching or riding up.—
Abby Morgan Lebet,
InStyle,
22 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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Rebecca Hall plays an impossibly chic British FBI agent investigating the string of hot-person body explosions with Evan Peters, who cannot deliver a proper French pronunciation to save his life.—
Jackson McHenry,
Vulture,
4 Feb. 2026
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Consider light palettes in tones of sage, soft blue, or butter yellow, and placing out chic umbrellas to create shade for your guests.—
Shelby Wax,
Vogue,
4 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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During the final episodes of The End of an Era, Taylor Swift received a letter the NFL tight end wrote his now fiancée before her tour came to a close in December of 2024.—
Denise Warner,
Billboard,
23 Dec. 2025
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Together with his now ex-wife Karen, the two built the Cherry Creek Country Club, although Hart insists Karen did most of the work.—
Matthew Geiger,
Denver Post,
2 Dec. 2025
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“Trendy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/trendy. Accessed 6 Feb. 2026.
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