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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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Not the flashiest or most fashionable, but the most exquisitely made, the most precise.—
Rachel Tashjian,
CNN Money,
26 Jan. 2026
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For others, a maxi-length puffer or cuddly Teddy Bear coat could coax them out the door with a little fashionable flair.—
Frances Solá-Santiago,
InStyle,
25 Jan. 2026
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The local brewery sponsored last fall’s Chamber of Commerce Oktoberfest Home Brew Competition, and the top team was invited to Grains and Taps to brew a large batch of their most popular beer.—
Janice Phelan,
Kansas City Star,
8 Jan. 2026
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Fast forward to 2026, and Carhartt has become a popular option for any outdoor enthusiast due to the durability and technology woven into its clothing.—
Michael Cappetta,
Travel + Leisure,
8 Jan. 2026
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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
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Stepping out in New York, Rih wore a tiger print, wool-blend jacquard coat by Alaïa (an enduring favorite designer for Rih), and matching tiger print calf hair pumps also by the French house, with little else.—
Anna Cafolla,
Vogue,
29 Jan. 2026
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The formula is lightweight and lasts all day,, especially when paired with one of the brand’s body creams (Brazilian Bum Bum is our favorite).—
Andrea Navarro,
Glamour,
29 Jan. 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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There’s also a very chic gym here, which has a small selection of exercise equipment available for use at any time for guests.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
28 Jan. 2026
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Mules are the quiet MVP of a casual-chic outfit any time of year.—
Annie Blackman,
InStyle,
28 Jan. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Voguish.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/voguish. Accessed 2 Feb. 2026.
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