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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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
Noun
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The mocktail is named after the late Shirley Temple Black, the actress, singer and politician who gained widespread popularity as a child actress in the 1930s.—
Greta Cross,
USA Today,
8 Jan. 2026 -
This is a call to build networks (and occupy spaces) rooted in collective values, rather than popularity or trends.—
Valerie Mesa,
PEOPLE,
8 Jan. 2026
Noun
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Aman’s signature quiet elegance will be evident throughout the interior, with refined, minimalist decor that takes inspiration from ryokans (Japanese inns).—
Rachel Cormack,
Robb Report,
22 Jan. 2026
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The Valentino woman was one who would hold themselves with confidence and a lady-like elegance.—
Jye Marshall,
Fortune,
22 Jan. 2026
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Don’t Be Dumb is not exactly Rocky’s rage-rap album, but the production is certainly informed by the quicker tempos that have come into vogue during his hiatus.—
Paul A. Thompson,
Pitchfork,
20 Jan. 2026
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In seventeenth-century England, there was a vogue for books by pregnant women addressed to their unborn offspring, offering preëmptive guidance and moral instruction to stand in for the mother’s own wisdom, should she be untimely carried off.—
Rebecca Mead,
New Yorker,
19 Jan. 2026
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The free classes led by Hank Newman focus on free breathing, in the style of Shashi Yoga.—
Ramona Sentinel,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
23 Jan. 2026
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Comprehensive battlefield situational awareness China Central Television reported that a confrontation-style drill between surface ships and submarines was held at an undisclosed location in the South China Sea.—
Prabhat Ranjan Mishra,
Interesting Engineering,
23 Jan. 2026
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Legislators filed a lawsuit to terminate Cooper and the case was ultimately determined by the Arkansas Supreme Court in Cooper's favor.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
22 Jan. 2026
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Two days after the Knicks were booed frequently while trailing by 30 points in the first half of their 114-97 loss to Dallas, the scoreboard was crooked in their favor.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
22 Jan. 2026
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The Aztecs will play again without 7-foot starting forward Magoon Gwath, who is sidelined with what Dutcher has called a hip injury for probably another week, if not longer.—
Mark Zeigler,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
24 Jan. 2026
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Steven Meyer suffered an injury to his arm and Kimberly Meyer sustained an injury to her hip, according to police.—
Sarah Lynch Baldwin,
CBS News,
23 Jan. 2026
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The Beach Boys were in decline by 1967 — in health and hipness alike.—
August Brown,
Los Angeles Times,
11 June 2025
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Photos and videos from the period show famous revelers clearly giddy with their own hipness.—
USA Today,
USA Today,
21 Apr. 2025
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Of course, the brand is known for its classic coolness and quality, especially since it’s made of 99 percent cotton for total comfort.—
Olivia Young,
Travel + Leisure,
31 Dec. 2025
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What does coolness mean right now?—
The Editors,
Curbed,
15 Dec. 2025
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“Voguishness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/voguishness. Accessed 27 Jan. 2026.
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