as in hip
keenly aware of and responsive to the latest developments especially in fashion and entertainment
a brand of humor that the comedy club's with-it clientele very much appreciates
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Recent Examples of with-it
Everyone’s putting on a cool, with-it surface while paddling like mad underneath.
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Olivia Waite, New York Times, 30 Apr. 2025
The line felt dumb and flaccid, derivative in an irritating rather than with-it sense, and lacking the transgression found in good gallows humor.
—Lauren Michele Jackson, The New Yorker, 27 Feb. 2025
Even this ostensibly progressive, with-it mother retains the singular ability to embarrass her child.
—Bilge Ebiri, Vulture, 30 Jan. 2025
There were lime-green tube tops, lime-green beanies, lime-green hoodies and cowboy hats and sunglasses and at least one lime-green mesh vest like something an especially with-it street paver might wear.
—Mikael Wood, Los Angeles Times, 25 June 2024
Some things are simply not meant to be cool, hip, or with-it.
—Jay Nordlinger, National Review, 4 Apr. 2024
Olivia Waite, New York Times, 30 Apr. 2025
The line felt dumb and flaccid, derivative in an irritating rather than with-it sense, and lacking the transgression found in good gallows humor.
—Lauren Michele Jackson, The New Yorker, 27 Feb. 2025
Even this ostensibly progressive, with-it mother retains the singular ability to embarrass her child.
—Bilge Ebiri, Vulture, 30 Jan. 2025
There were lime-green tube tops, lime-green beanies, lime-green hoodies and cowboy hats and sunglasses and at least one lime-green mesh vest like something an especially with-it street paver might wear.
—Mikael Wood, Los Angeles Times, 25 June 2024
Some things are simply not meant to be cool, hip, or with-it.
—Jay Nordlinger, National Review, 4 Apr. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for with-it
Adjective
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These days, the guests skew younger and hipper than outrageously wealthy (though room rates are still nothing to scoff at).—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
30 Mar. 2026
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But a vampire-centric film — up against a dramedy/thriller — was perhaps a bridge too far for even a hipper Academy.—
Scott Feinberg,
HollywoodReporter,
16 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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Art directors, record execs—young fashionable folk come here post-work for a sip of something creative before moving on elsewhere.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
7 Apr. 2026
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Meryl Streep and Anne Hathaway are a coordinating, fashionable duo during the Devil Wears Prada 2 Tokyo fan event on April 6.—
Toria Sheffield,
PEOPLE,
7 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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That green room is where his agent, Rich Paul, introduced him to his now coach with the LA Clippers, Ty Lue.—
Jared Weiss,
New York Times,
30 Mar. 2026
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Lawmakers failed to reach an agreement yesterday to end the now weeks-long Department of Homeland Security shutdown.—
Josephine Rozzelle,
CNBC,
12 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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What space the library does have is overwhelmingly downtown.—
Mark Dee,
Idaho Statesman,
25 Feb. 2026
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The ninth annual Black Joy Parade drew thousands of people downtown for an afternoon of good vibes, great food and blaring beats on two stages.—
Warren Pederson,
San Francisco Chronicle,
22 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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Diaper cakes may not sound sophisticated, but there are several stylish options that make great centerpieces.—
BestReviews,
Mercury News,
3 Apr. 2026
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Faux vintage and synthetic materials are also no longer stylish.—
Cori Sears,
The Spruce,
3 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Find table linens, throw blankets, chair cushions, wall art, and area rugs in the darling pattern that nail the sweet spot between nostalgic and trendy.—
Alicia Geigel,
Southern Living,
8 Apr. 2026
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On the flip side, trendy tools like jade rollers, casual gua sha and pore vacuums are mostly hype.—
Lauren Jarvis-Gibson,
Miami Herald,
8 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Going beyond the basics of a typical smart scale, the MorphoScan breaks down segmental muscle and fat for each arm, each leg, and your torso, similar to a dual-energy X-ray absorptiometry (DEXA) scan, which is essentially a medical imagery test to gauge these same attributes.—
Andrew Gebhart,
PC Magazine,
5 Apr. 2026
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Police in Ann Arbor want all fans coming to town to celebrate this weekend to make smart decisions.—
Terell Bailey,
CBS News,
4 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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The high-rise fit, chic cropped cut that hits above the ankle, and zip-front button closure read polished, especially in the darker wash (no whiskering or printing here).—
Malia Griggs,
Glamour,
8 Apr. 2026
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Spier Hotel, Stellenbosch, South Africa The recently renovated Spier Hotel puts a chic spin on farmhouse style.—
Catherine Garcia,
TheWeek,
8 Apr. 2026
Cite this Entry
“With-it.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/with-it. Accessed 10 Apr. 2026.
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