as in stylish
being in the latest or current fashion
a chic new hairstyle that makes her look very sophisticated
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as in trend
a practice or interest that is very popular for a short time
mockumentaries are the latest filmmaking chic
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Recent Examples of chic
Hannah Silverman, Parents, 14 Feb. 2025
Rolla’s Gigi Barrel jean, now available in the new Helena Rinse, a deep, chic wash, is a focal point for the campaign.
—Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 13 Feb. 2025
Dana Rose Falcone, People.com, 15 Jan. 2025
But their romantic, hippie aesthetic — what today might be labeled cottage-core, with a touch of bohemian chic — caught on quickly.
—Thessaly La Force, New York Times, 18 Jan. 2025
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Adjective
Fact checked by Sarah Scott Comments Some moms in their 40s are joining a cohort of chic people who are reinventing their look.
—Hannah Silverman, Parents, 14 Feb. 2025
Rolla’s Gigi Barrel jean, now available in the new Helena Rinse, a deep, chic wash, is a focal point for the campaign.
—Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 13 Feb. 2025
Noun
Virgin Voyages set sail for the first time in late 2021, with the aim of creating a boutique hotel experience at sea that strikes a balance between nautical chic and glamour for adults only.
—Dana Rose Falcone, People.com, 15 Jan. 2025
But their romantic, hippie aesthetic — what today might be labeled cottage-core, with a touch of bohemian chic — caught on quickly.
—Thessaly La Force, New York Times, 18 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for chic
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Crate & kids Geo Checker Slate Blue Performance Area Rug $399 Crate & kids Easy Clean: This stylish rug is one your kid can grow up with—its unique style is as well-suited to a young kid’s room as a teenager’s.—
Briana Feigon,
Architectural Digest,
24 Feb. 2025
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Some of these are no. 1 best-sellers, like a stylish mock-neck set and a sleek long-sleeve monochrome look, and others have an eye-catching number of high ratings, like this super comfy tracksuit with nearly 14,000 five-star fans.—
Claudia Fisher,
Parents,
24 Feb. 2025
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As the crew collaborates with locals to fabricate a trend, unexpected connections blossom while a pervasive health crisis looms unacknowledged in the background.—
Anthony D'Alessandro,
Deadline,
27 Feb. 2025
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Patrick Dougall | Wicked - Creator Patrick Dougall speaks with Wicked director Jon M. Chu about the viral Wicked trends that took TikTok by storm.—
Forbes,
Forbes,
27 Feb. 2025
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These fashionable kicks have removable EVA orthotic inserts and thick, cushioned soles that’ll support your feet on long travel days.—
Amelia McBride,
Travel + Leisure,
17 Feb. 2025
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In the same way that Demi Moore made pregnancy photoshoots fashionable with her iconic 1991 Vanity Fair cover, newer generations of expectant mothers have had their own celebrity trendsetters.—
Josh Hammer,
Newsweek,
14 Feb. 2025
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The latests deaths included three residents of long-term care facilities in Dallas, as well as a Balch Springs man in his 20s and a Dallas man in his 60s.—
Dana Branham,
Dallas News,
30 Apr. 2020
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That equates to more than 45 million Americans using CBD products, based on latest available U.S. Census estimates.—
Brendan Bures,
chicagotribune.com,
2 Oct. 2019
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While the overarching trend for fall is still lowest maintenance possible, there's a bit more happening than your typical sunny blondes and balayage brunettes.—
Bella Cacciatore,
Glamour,
2 Sep. 2020
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What was once a sleepy college town next to a railroad stop is now one of the most happening cities in the state of Texas.—
Craig Hlavaty,
Houston Chronicle,
5 Apr. 2018
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Community clinics, the inexpensive backbone of China’s health care system before the hospital boom, are back in vogue, while telehealth visits with a doctor are growing in popularity.—
Claire Fu,
New York Times,
20 Feb. 2025
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Kering, which is especially exposed to the Chinese consumer, has been battling a particularly acute downturn, as its star label Gucci has fallen out of vogue.—
Karen Gilchrist,
CNBC,
11 Feb. 2025
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That’s more than double the levels seen before the Covid-19 pandemic and close to the record seen at the beginning of 2021, when the meme stock craze sent GameStop shares on a historic run before a massive crash.—
Pia Singh,
CNBC,
19 Feb. 2025
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But on principle, the bacon-and-sweets craze has gone too far.—
Kathryn Varn,
Axios,
11 Feb. 2025
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Born from his sobriety journey, the brand features less than 0.5 percent of alcohol in three beer styles: Edgehill Hazy IPA, Kingston Golden Pils Beer, and Noon Wheat Beer.—
Maya Gandara,
StyleCaster,
19 Feb. 2025
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Vogue Daily newsletter Get essential fashion, style, and tips, in your inbox.—
Elise Taylor,
Vogue,
19 Feb. 2025
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“Chic.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/chic. Accessed 3 Mar. 2025.
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