voguishness

noun

1
as in fashionableness
the quality or state of being fashionable the in-your-face voguishness of his new hairstyle certainly got our attention

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2
as in popularity
the state of enjoying widespread approval the short-lived voguishness of so much of what that artist produced

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for voguishness
  1. elegance
  2. popularity
  3. style
  4. vogue
  5. hip
  6. favor
  7. hipness
  8. coolness
Noun
  • The composure of Amélie, and the decidedly wild and clownish manner in which she’s painted, can’t be tamed into order, elegance, or beauty.
    — Zachary Fine, New Yorker, 31 Aug. 2026
  • The sellers decided to put the marble over the top and update it with elegance, without taking away what was originally here.
    — David Caraccio, Sacbee.com, 29 Aug. 2026
Definition of elegance
Noun
  • But this is largely a myth, concocted by critics and cool kids to explain away and undercut the popularity of their music.
    — Grayson Haver Currin, Pitchfork, 30 Aug. 2026
  • Summary Mattel is launching its KPop Demon Hunters action figure line this week, capitalizing on the film's immense popularity on Netflix.
    — Tim Lammers, Forbes.com, 29 Aug. 2026
Definition of popularity
Noun
  • Now that summer will soon become fall, a pair of cropped pants feels like the perfect transitional style.
    — Jasmine Gomez, Travel + Leisure, 30 Aug. 2026
  • Aside from Airstreams, there are two different styles of cabins (not including the additional accessible options), glamping-style tents, and an option to book a tent and Airstream in one campsite.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 29 Aug. 2026
Definition of style
Noun
  • The Noho institution celebrated its 42nd year with birthday cake and a vogue ball.
    — Jeremy Rellosa, Curbed, 27 Aug. 2026
  • Display Fresh Foliage Long cut branches with vibrant fall leaves remain en vogue among designers for perfectly subtle autumnal kitchen decor.
    — Abby Wolner, Better Homes & Gardens, 20 Aug. 2026
Definition of vogue
Noun
  • While keeping your knees slightly bent, hinge forward from your hips and lower the band.
    — Helen Carefoot, Flow Space, 26 Aug. 2026
  • The memory foam gently hugs your body, and our tester said their hip pain disappeared after sleeping on it.
    — Toni Sutton, PEOPLE, 26 Aug. 2026
Definition of hip
Noun
  • The Core Four is the Core Three now, mind you, and Father Time isn’t doing Nuggets Nation any favors.
    — Sean Keeler, Denver Post, 25 Aug. 2026
  • Dolphins general manager Jon-Eric Sullivan and Hafley haven’t done quarterback Malik Willis any favors with this crew.
    — Chris Perkins, Sun Sentinel, 25 Aug. 2026
Definition of favor
Noun
  • Sure, Palm Springs revived its hipness quotient with Rat Pack patina, and Coachella became a global brand thanks to the music festival.
    — Steve Hochman, SPIN, 22 June 2026
  • There were limits to his hipness, though.
    — Alex Ross, New Yorker, 15 June 2026
Definition of hipness
Noun
  • The fabric is lightweight and breathable, with a cropped design that only adds coolness.
    — Shea Simmons, Southern Living, 7 Aug. 2026
  • Stereo 41, Walnut Creek A bastion of late-night coolness – almost too cool – has taken root in downtown Walnut Creek.
    — John Metcalfe, Mercury News, 28 July 2026
Definition of coolness
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“Voguishness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/voguishness. Accessed 2 Sep. 2026.

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