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as in fashionable
being in the latest or current fashion
those are some happening duds, man
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as in buzzing
marked by much life, movement, or activity
the downtown theater district is a happening place this autumn
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as in popular
enjoying widespread favor or approval
that might be a happening outfit right now, but not on a woman who'll never see 40 again
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as in experience
an exciting or noteworthy event that one experiences firsthand
the President's visit to the school was a real happening for teachers and students alike
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as in event
something that happens
gave a detailed account of all the happenings of the weekend
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as in occurring
to take place
did anything exciting happen over the summer?
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Recent Examples of happening
Craig Hlavaty, Houston Chronicle, 16 Feb. 2018
In any case, these days, the most happening stuff is often happening between the floats.
—NOLA.com, 1 Feb. 2018
John Riley, USA TODAY, 4 Jan. 2025
Here is a reminder of some of the good, the bad and the downright surreal happenings at Chelsea in the past 12 months.
—Liam Twomey, The Athletic, 31 Dec. 2024
Space.com Staff, Space.com, 4 Jan. 2025
My brother, Alan, saw what was happening.
—Angela Andaloro, People.com, 4 Jan. 2025
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Adjective
Waco was already a happening place before the Gaines began remodeling homes.
—Craig Hlavaty, Houston Chronicle, 16 Feb. 2018
In any case, these days, the most happening stuff is often happening between the floats.
—NOLA.com, 1 Feb. 2018
Noun
While there may be nothing on the calendar to rival 2024, there are still plenty of big happenings coming, including the presidential inauguration, major criminal trials, and a potential ban on one of the most popular social media apps in the country.
—John Riley, USA TODAY, 4 Jan. 2025
Here is a reminder of some of the good, the bad and the downright surreal happenings at Chelsea in the past 12 months.
—Liam Twomey, The Athletic, 31 Dec. 2024
Verb
What's happening with the new race to the moon and other planets?
—Space.com Staff, Space.com, 4 Jan. 2025
My brother, Alan, saw what was happening.
—Angela Andaloro, People.com, 4 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for happening
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In the years since, the former editor and model has quietly put her own fashionable stamp on the baroque pile in the Peak District—the inspiration for Mr. Darcy’s Pemberley in Pride and Prejudice and a fixture on the moodboards of designers ranging from John Galliano to Alessandro Michele.Liam Hess, Vogue, 12 Jan. 2025
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The glasses not only provide exceptional sound clarity but also eliminate the traditional stigma associated with hearing aids by seamlessly integrating advanced audio technology into a sleek, fashionable eyewear design.Kurt Knutsson, CyberGuy Report, Fox News, 12 Jan. 2025
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The authors advocated for a multi-pronged approach on popular platforms to quickly check a wider variety of posts than would seemingly be checked by either group alone.Ashley Belanger, Ars Technica, 8 Jan. 2025
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The song, a duet between Lady Gaga and Bruno Mars, lifts to the summit in its twentieth frame on the ranking of the most popular songs in America.Hugh McIntyre, Forbes, 8 Jan. 2025
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While the measures are intended to enhance safety, their impact on Norway’s thriving cruise industry—particularly winter cruises—could be substantial, raising questions about how operators will adapt to ensure both safety and smooth experiences for passengers.David Nikel, Forbes, 9 Jan. 2025
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Baseball players are known for frequenting steakhouses, where they’re essentially guaranteed an experience that’s upscale, reliable and protein-rich.Benjy Egel, Sacramento Bee, 9 Jan. 2025
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Raymond James Stadium — home of the NFL’s Tampa Bay Buccaneers — can hold about 65,000 for most events, and capacity can be increased a bit if necessary.Tim Reynolds, Orlando Sentinel, 9 Jan. 2025
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The president also had an event scheduled Tuesday in California to announce new national monuments.Tommy Tuberville, Newsweek, 9 Jan. 2025
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The live outage map shows issues occurring across the country, with hotspots in major cities like Los Angeles, Phoenix, Dallas and Tampa.Tom Rogers, Newsweek, 26 Dec. 2024
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From the outside looking in, the optics aren’t great with the constant back-and-forth suggesting the opposite is occurring.Evan Sidery, Forbes, 26 Dec. 2024
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These comfortable, stylish over-ear headphones are lauded for their adjustable EQ and long-lasting battery, ensuring a tailored and uninterrupted listening experience.Shubham Yewale, PCMAG, 8 Jan. 2025
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On his day, Stones is probably City’s best central defender, an old-fashioned, stylish libero and perhaps even the best centre-back in the country.Sam Lee, The Athletic, 7 Jan. 2025
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As President-elect Donald Trump prepares to take office in just over a week, the returning commander in chief has scheduled a busy weekend of meetings with House Republicans to discuss policy priorities for the incoming administration.Cami Mondeaux, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 11 Jan. 2025
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Not many pieces require such heroics: the reality is that fact checkers are busy people, who traffic only occasionally in the dark arts of deep research.Fergus McIntosh, The New Yorker, 11 Jan. 2025
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All in the Family Mini Kim and mini Khloé pulled a switcheroo with their T-shirts — a favorite pastime of theirs, according to Khloé who posted this adorable pic.Andrea Wurzburger, People.com, 15 Jan. 2025
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Rob Duckworth — owner of the Duckworth's restaurants and Link & Pin — recently penned an agreement to bring one of his favorite restaurants to Charlotte: Chili Willi's, which operated for nearly three decades in West Virginia before closing in 2011.Laura Barrero, Axios, 15 Jan. 2025
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“Happening.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/happening. Accessed 18 Jan. 2025.
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