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as in fashionable
being in the latest or current fashion
that boutique always has the most voguish shoes
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as in popular
enjoying widespread favor or approval
an art critic with an unfortunate penchant for throwing around a lot of voguish words
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Recent Examples of voguish
Allowing for healthy debate and discussion is an important antidote in the fight against stagnation, and companies should stand vigilant against the voguish protocol of sameness, despite its widespread and deceptively pragmatic appeal.
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Christina L. Sgro, Forbes, 11 Mar. 2025
Experts pegged the trend to the voguish interest in clean lines and trim silhouettes.
—Nate Jones, Vulture, 20 Aug. 2024
This cohort, which included figures such as Robert Longo, Sherrie Levine, Richard Prince, and Cindy Sherman, was besotted with voguish postmodern theory and cheeky acts of appropriation.
—Chris Wiley, The New Yorker, 14 Dec. 2021
The ever-voguish Bruin scored his 39th, 40th and 41st goals of the season, setting a career high and powering the Bruins to a 4-1 win over their old rivals.
—Matt Porter, BostonGlobe.com, 12 Feb. 2020
Offset flexes his fashion prowess with a voguish taste while also showing off his fleet of Tesla Cybertrucks and pricy collection of flashy jewelry.
—Michael Saponara, Billboard, 3 Sep. 2019
Visitors could have their cranial measurements taken on the spot, in keeping with the voguish interest in phrenology.
—Patrick Iber, The New Republic, 14 Aug. 2019
The vacant seats in the big stadiums makes for brutal (warning: voguish word alert) optics.
—Jon Wertheim, SI.com, 9 June 2019
Christina L. Sgro, Forbes, 11 Mar. 2025
Experts pegged the trend to the voguish interest in clean lines and trim silhouettes.
—Nate Jones, Vulture, 20 Aug. 2024
This cohort, which included figures such as Robert Longo, Sherrie Levine, Richard Prince, and Cindy Sherman, was besotted with voguish postmodern theory and cheeky acts of appropriation.
—Chris Wiley, The New Yorker, 14 Dec. 2021
The ever-voguish Bruin scored his 39th, 40th and 41st goals of the season, setting a career high and powering the Bruins to a 4-1 win over their old rivals.
—Matt Porter, BostonGlobe.com, 12 Feb. 2020
Offset flexes his fashion prowess with a voguish taste while also showing off his fleet of Tesla Cybertrucks and pricy collection of flashy jewelry.
—Michael Saponara, Billboard, 3 Sep. 2019
Visitors could have their cranial measurements taken on the spot, in keeping with the voguish interest in phrenology.
—Patrick Iber, The New Republic, 14 Aug. 2019
The vacant seats in the big stadiums makes for brutal (warning: voguish word alert) optics.
—Jon Wertheim, SI.com, 9 June 2019
Recent Examples of Synonyms for voguish
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To truly put your most fashionable foot forward, spring for the splurge-worthy Rag & Bone Emilee Ballet Sneakers—the on-trend sneakerinas are now over $100 off.—
Sophie Dodd,
Travel + Leisure,
2 June 2026
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This is an island that attracts a fashionable globetrotting crowd, and loyal St Regis fans—arguably one in the same.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
1 June 2026
Adjective
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At the same time, the shrinking economy, new limits on internet access, blocks on popular messaging apps and concerns over state surveillance are adding to a wider sense of disquiet that is already starting to be reflected in polling data.—
Zahra Ullah,
CNN Money,
7 June 2026
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Days later, the ruling party accused him of sabotaging the project on behalf of China and George Soros, echoing widespread antisemitic conspiracy theories that the billionaire Jewish philanthropist seeks to subvert popular rule.—
Omkar Khandekar,
NPR,
7 June 2026
Adjective
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Round it out with a stylish Béis belt bag to keep airport essentials close at hand, leaving you no excuse to hold up security, knowing the coveted carry is just under $30.—
Julia Morlino,
Travel + Leisure,
29 May 2026
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Zaya Wade is one stylish teenager!—
Alexandra Schonfeld,
PEOPLE,
29 May 2026
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The Valley Alley offers all your favorite arcade games along with a bowling alley and Topgolf suites.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
4 June 2026
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She was wrapped in a blanket in her favorite chair.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
3 June 2026
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The ship is thoughtfully designed to allow for ample space so guests do not feel overcrowded, even in the most happening spots.—
Susan Barnes,
Southern Living,
10 Dec. 2025
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While the overarching trend for fall is still lowest maintenance possible, there's a bit more happening than your typical sunny blondes and balayage brunettes.—
Bella Cacciatore,
Glamour,
2 Sep. 2020
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Kerry Washington makes a chic appearance in a long wavy locks and a camel skirt co-ord at the screening and Q&A for Django Unchained in Los Angeles on May 29.—
People Staff,
PEOPLE,
3 June 2026
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The pants offer an effortlessly chic, fashion-forward silhouette that looks equally at home on a tropical beach or a rooftop terrace.—
Robin Raven,
Travel + Leisure,
3 June 2026
Cite this Entry
“Voguish.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/voguish. Accessed 9 Jun. 2026.
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