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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Praga Named one of Warsaw's hippest neighborhoods, Praga has managed to stay cool without losing its edge.—
Kasia Dietz,
Travel + Leisure,
13 May 2026
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With one end of a large resistance band looped under the arches of your feet, stand with your feet hip-width apart or wider.—
Jenessa Connor,
Health,
11 May 2026
Adjective
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Lakeside or beachside, this flowy poncho top and mini skirt set is a fashionable look for daytime exploration.—
Nneya Richards,
Travel + Leisure,
11 May 2026
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Ahead, shop more of my mom’s Quince shoe picks for looking fashionable while staying comfortable.—
Jacqueline Tempera,
PEOPLE,
10 May 2026
Adjective
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The now 22-year-old, who grew up in Westfield, New Jersey, shared a now-viral clip from the first episode of her cooking show Cooking with Ley Ley Shea on her TikTok.—
Hannah Sacks,
PEOPLE,
14 Apr. 2026
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All of the world’s greatest golfers combined are boring compared to Tiger and his now Elvis-like descent.—
Mac Engel
April 9,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
9 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Now that Time, Inc. and Condé Nast are both downtown, though, their surrounding neighborhood required great hotel bars for those with expense accounts and a story to tell.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
4 Apr. 2026
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The Royals want to be downtown, and it’s received much of their energy.—
Sam McDowell,
Kansas City Star,
30 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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Subtle stripe detailing on both the sweater and pant hems gives this knit set a cohesive, stylish edge—and a pop of color—sans sacrificing comfort.—
Lauren Dana Ellman,
Travel + Leisure,
16 May 2026
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For wardrobe emergencies, try Roo’s Beach near Newquay, which specializes in stylish beach-to-bar clothing.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
16 May 2026
Adjective
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The cropped design doesn’t overwhelm your silhouette unlike trendy oversized options.—
Izzy Baskette,
PEOPLE,
14 May 2026
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For a modest fee, Bradley created a new routine for Delroy, tailored to her abilities, incorporating the still trendy Charleston and other saucier moves popular in Black dance halls and night clubs in the mid-nineteen-twenties.—
Brian Seibert,
New Yorker,
13 May 2026
Adjective
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There is no analogous player in this squad to Grimaldo; Marc Cucurella, the man who has displaced him in the Spain team, is positionally smart but a more effective off-ball runner than on-ball playmaker.—
Liam Twomey,
New York Times,
17 May 2026
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The clients who will be best positioned are the ones making smart decisions today — not the ones reacting to a tax bill six months from now.—
Greg Raiff,
Fortune,
16 May 2026
Adjective
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The interior wipes clean, in the event of spills during transit, and the exterior is composed of a chic faux leather that’s waterproof and durable.—
Amelia McBride,
Travel + Leisure,
13 May 2026
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Industrial-chic guest rooms feature exposed brick walls, pendant light fixtures, and sliding barn doors.—
Erin Gifford,
Southern Living,
13 May 2026
Cite this Entry
“With-it.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/with-it. Accessed 19 May. 2026.
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