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
  • Park Tower is positioned for travelers seeking European elegance and historical prestige in Argentina’s sophisticated capital.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 4 Aug. 2026
  • There’s still a common misconception that comfort and elegance are two separate concepts, but loafers and mom jeans are two wardrobe staples that prove otherwise.
    — Michel Mejía, Glamour, 2 Aug. 2026
Definition of elegance
Noun
  • While miniature portraits had grown in popularity before the advent of photography, Shushan estimates that only a dozen or so renowned artists were making eye portraits, including the painters George Engleheart and Richard Cosway.
    — Jacqui Palumbo, CNN Money, 3 Aug. 2026
  • That’s because computer science, then seen as a golden ticket to a high-paying job, was exploding in popularity.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 3 Aug. 2026
Definition of popularity
Noun
  • In another conversation, Marcee Gray brought up an online drawing showing Colt alongside the Columbine shooters and Parkland gunman Nikolas Cruz in the style of a Weezer album cover.
    — Isabel Rosales, CNN Money, 2 Aug. 2026
  • Lesnar sat up Undertaker-style and planted Femi with not one or two but three F5s.
    — Blake Oestriecher, Forbes.com, 2 Aug. 2026
Definition of style
Noun
  • For much of the past few seasons, sweepers — essentially, bigger sliders with massive horizontal movement — were en vogue.
    — Cody Stavenhagen, New York Times, 31 July 2026
  • Netflix isn’t the only streamer trying to capitalize on the popularity of the neo-Western genre that’s been so en vogue lately (the trend feels very similar to all the fantasy shows that popped up after Game of Thrones).
    — Erik Kain, Forbes.com, 25 July 2026
Definition of vogue
Noun
  • Despite safety Tre’von Moehrig being tight on Sanders’ hip, Young forced the ball to wear only the tight end could snag it.
    — Charlotte Observer, Charlotte Observer, 29 July 2026
  • Lift your hips toward the ceiling, forming an upside down V shape with your body.
    — RikkiLynn Shields Hannigan, Health, 29 July 2026
Definition of hip
Noun
  • In February, following administrative court rulings in Consorte’s favor, the ministry finally greenlighted the tests, which will be led by a team of scientists, including Consorte, and a member of the National Research Council.
    — Devorah Lauter, ARTnews.com, 21 July 2026
  • Volodymyr Zelenskyy’s move followed widespread protests triggered by the removal of the country’s popular, young defense minister, who spearheaded an embrace of technology in the war against Russia, helping shift the tide in Kyiv’s favor.
    — J.D. Capelouto, semafor.com, 21 July 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
  • 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
  • Achieving mainstream stardom hasn’t stopped Cale, Jacobs and Scorsese from maintaining the glimmer of coolness decades into their careers.
    — Zoe Sottile, CNN Money, 24 July 2026
Definition of coolness
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“Voguishness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/voguishness. Accessed 5 Aug. 2026.

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