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
Clare Mulroy, USA Today, 21 Aug. 2025
Trauma trendy, but trendy none the less.
—Chadd Scott, Forbes.com, 16 Aug. 2025
Emily Mercer, Footwear News, 3 Sep. 2025
Many focus on Mexican specialties, which seem to be trendy in Bogota these days, along with the ever-present burger places.
—Liza B. Zimmerman, Forbes.com, 2 Sep. 2025
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Adjective
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
Noun
Starlit Prim hinted that her upcoming collection will channel the glamour of Monaco in the ’50s — perfect for her target customer of women who understand and love a timeless vintage occasion look and want to feel modern, but not overtly trendy.
—Emily Mercer, Footwear News, 3 Sep. 2025
Many focus on Mexican specialties, which seem to be trendy in Bogota these days, along with the ever-present burger places.
—Liza B. Zimmerman, Forbes.com, 2 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for trendy
Adjective
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Many have compared the silhouette to the once-fashionable Balenciaga Triple-S, another behemoth of a sneaker.—
Ian Servantes,
Footwear News,
10 Sep. 2025
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Created by Buffy alum and Cabin in the Woods director Drew Goddard, ABC's crime drama stars Kaitlin Olson as an eccentric (and fashionable) janitor with a genius-level IQ who stumbles into a consulting role with the Los Angeles Police Department.—
Randall Colburn,
Entertainment Weekly,
6 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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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
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The District Energy System has provided heat and cooling to dozen of buildings downtown like the Downtown Public Library, Tennessee Capitol Building and the Ryman Auditorium since its launch in 1974.—
Amber Roberson,
The Tennessean,
2 July 2025
Noun
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As a singer, 26-year-old Stella Cole manages to be old-school and modern at once.—
Brett Milano,
Boston Herald,
31 Aug. 2025
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The grey-beige shade mimics a natural wood texture that blends into a mix of décor aesthetics from farmhouse to mid-century modern.—
Rylee Johnston,
People.com,
23 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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Lovevook Laptop Tote Bag Looking stylish for work doesn’t have to mean compromising on function.—
Rosie Marder,
Travel + Leisure,
9 Sep. 2025
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Thankfully, Amazon has plenty of stylish wrinkle-free tops that won’t get creased on the way to your destination.—
Mia Huelsbeck,
PEOPLE,
8 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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Set in an alternative reality where the Cold War never ended and an atomic bomb has struck Soviet Kazakhstan, the film follows Sonja, a 22-year-old Swedish club kid working at one of the world’s hippest magazines.—
Zac Ntim,
Deadline,
3 Sep. 2025
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But don’t worry, the retro vibes remain—albeit now with a decidedly more hip, slightly cheeky spin.—
Christina Pérez,
Vogue,
30 Aug. 2025
Noun
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One approach is to channel your inner hipster or bike messenger, and turn the bike into a single-speed or even a fixie.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
9 Sep. 2025
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The love triangle consists of a successful Manhattan man in his 50s, played by Ruffalo, and a Brooklyn hipster in his 20s, played by Role Model.—
Vincent Perella,
IndieWire,
5 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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Jw Pei Hana Mini Tote Bag City days call for chic bags, and the JW Pei Hana Mini Tote is exactly that.—
Rosie Marder,
Travel + Leisure,
9 Sep. 2025
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The space itself — bright, polished, and buzzing — sets the tone for a brunch that’s chic without being stiff.—
Rai Mincey,
Forbes.com,
8 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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The now 70-year-old serial executive then pivoted to become chair and CEO of rival casual dining chain IHOP.—
Sheryl Estrada,
Fortune,
22 Aug. 2025
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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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“Trendy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/trendy. Accessed 12 Sep. 2025.
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