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
  • Flashbacks of sartorial elegance from the 1890s are unmistakable here, but the luxe, boutique property is also down-to-earth and comfortable.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 13 Oct. 2026
  • The look was also reminiscent of the understated elegance of Carolyn Bessette Kennedy, Conor’s late aunt by marriage.
    — Alexandra Macon, Vogue, 12 Oct. 2026
Definition of elegance
Noun
  • Some of the most famous examples, like the Adidas Sambas and Gazelle, have almost never dipped in popularity.
    — Renata Joffre, Glamour, 9 Oct. 2026
  • Since Caitlin Clark helped drive the WNBA's popularity, left-wing sports writers have bristled at traditional fans filling arenas.
    — Alejandro Avila OutKick, FOXNews.com, 9 Oct. 2026
Definition of popularity
Noun
  • The setup smooths the music’s flux without sacrificing the flavor of all the places and styles the album spans.
    — Stephen Kearse, Pitchfork, 9 Oct. 2026
  • Antique 18th-century Swiss wooden ceilings were sourced and reassembled to fit the precise dimensions of the primary rooms, and corridors and guest rooms are lined with 19th-century pine mountain–style paneling.
    — Michael James Gardner, Architectural Digest, 8 Oct. 2026
Definition of style
Noun
  • Textural and layered wallpaper looks are similarly quite en vogue right now, granting organic depth to a room that might otherwise feel small and ordinary.
    — Stacia Datskovska, Footwear News, 30 Sep. 2026
  • Designers agree that these are also majorly in vogue at this point in time.
    — Sarah Lyon, Southern Living, 25 Sep. 2026
Definition of vogue
Noun
  • His arms are gorgeous throughout this dance, and Derek is especially impressed by his cucarachas (that side-to-side movement that gets the hips going).
    — Maggie Fremont, Vulture, 7 Oct. 2026
  • The hip-hugging silhouettes also provided a prime opportunity to show off oversized belts and bellybutton piercings.
    — Angela Velasquez, Footwear News, 7 Oct. 2026
Definition of hip
Noun
  • Netanyahu has been accused of offering or exchanging favors with wealthy associates and media moguls for political gain.
    — Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 12 Oct. 2026
  • That familiarity has certainly worked in the movie’s favor among some viewers, particularly those invested in its maximalist approach to both familial melodrama and semi-surreal scares.
    — Alison Foreman, IndieWire, 12 Oct. 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
  • And despite its inherent coolness, the music and culture is a very studious art form.
    — Steve Baltin, Los Angeles Times, 28 Sep. 2026
  • And during the hottest months in the summer, many of us seek the coolness of the indoors and the promise of autumnal temperatures that will come.
    — Rebecca Jones, Southern Living, 2 Sep. 2026
Definition of coolness
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“Voguishness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/voguishness. Accessed 14 Oct. 2026.

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