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
  • Thymes, the signature restaurant, champions local, seasonal Parian ingredients, evolving Cycladic cuisine with contemporary elegance and a deep connection to nature.
    — Rachel Dube, Forbes.com, 17 Aug. 2026
  • Katharine Hepburn found it as a way to dress with poise and freedom, while Carolyn Bessette-Kennedy wore her classic fit with an understated elegance that continues to fascinate.
    — Alex Sales, Glamour, 17 Aug. 2026
Definition of elegance
Noun
  • At the peak of its popularity in the 1960s and ’70s, the park had attracted tens of thousands of visitors every year, but most traffic through the Route 8 and I-84 interchange never stopped.
    — Don Stacom, Hartford Courant, 16 Aug. 2026
  • While its popularity has rallied, Mazda still decided changes were necessary, notably with the Toyota RAV4’s increasing prominence.
    — James Raia, Mercury News, 16 Aug. 2026
Definition of popularity
Noun
  • The Bills — sporting their new-look, attack-style 3-4 defense — attempted to stay as vanilla as possible while executing their core defensive philosophies.
    — Joe Buscaglia, New York Times, 16 Aug. 2026
  • That means cables, socks, Legos, kids' pajamas, and everything else not taller than the unit itself are up for grabs, Pac-Man style.
    — Joe Salas August 14, New Atlas, 15 Aug. 2026
Definition of style
Noun
  • Alaïa’s leather Le Teckel bag is very much still en vogue, as are these face-framing shield sunglasses from Thistles.
    — Laura Jackson, Vogue, 17 Aug. 2026
  • A lot of it has been saved and cherished and not knocked down for the latest new whatever is in vogue now.
    — Destiny Jackson, Deadline, 14 Aug. 2026
Definition of vogue
Noun
  • The adjusted alignment of Bregman’s shoulder and hips have helped everything click through the Cubs’ first two games against the Washington Nationals.
    — Meghan Montemurro, Chicago Tribune, 13 Aug. 2026
  • Since the break, Buxton has been limited to seven games with a right hip impingement.
    — Dan Hayes, New York Times, 13 Aug. 2026
Definition of hip
Noun
  • Overall, the balance of power has clearly shifted in Syria’s favor, the analysis argued, but Syria has no interest or plans to eject Russia altogether.
    — Brady Knox, The Washington Examiner, 11 Aug. 2026
  • While a driver may still be convicted of an OWI/DUI offense in the absence of any biochemical evidence, the particular set of circumstances surrounding Romo’s arrest could work in his favor.
    — Anthony Crupi, Sportico.com, 11 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 19 Aug. 2026.

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