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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
Alex Greenberger, ARTnews.com, 5 Feb. 2025
Each review was first published in my free weekly newsletter on Sacramento-area food and drink happenings.
—Benjy Egel, Sacramento Bee, 2 Feb. 2025
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
How much Friedrich really dialogued with all these political happenings isn’t explained much within the show itself, whose texts are crystal clear until conflict and imperialism get invoked.
—Alex Greenberger, ARTnews.com, 5 Feb. 2025
Each review was first published in my free weekly newsletter on Sacramento-area food and drink happenings.
—Benjy Egel, Sacramento Bee, 2 Feb. 2025
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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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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As TechCrunch notes, Mobileye’s advanced driver-assistance technology is already installed on some vehicles from popular car makers, such as BMW, Audi, Volkswagen, Nissan, Ford, Honda, General Motors, and others.—
Jibin Joseph,
PCMAG,
11 Feb. 2025
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No wonder it’s won several Korean beauty accolades, including first place in the popular beauty review app Hwahae’s 2024 Beauty Awards.—
Devon Abelman,
Allure,
11 Feb. 2025
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The smart money is on snicking through a metal shift gate while reveling in the Ferrari experience, whatever the speed.—
Robert Ross,
Robb Report,
14 Feb. 2025
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The goal of public safety is to ensure the safest possible experience for spectators.—
Josh Hammer,
Newsweek,
14 Feb. 2025
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It's expected to include sketches and musical performances and will be a three-hour live event, double the amount of time of a normal SNL show.—
Josh Hammer,
Newsweek,
14 Feb. 2025
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Sherman and Yang will be on hand this weekend when SNL celebrates its 50th anniversary on Sunday (Feb. 16) during a three-hour live retrospective event, SNL50: The Anniversary Special, which will air on NBC at 8 p.m. ET and stream on Peacock.—
Gil Kaufman,
Billboard,
14 Feb. 2025
Verb
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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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There could be rainfall moving in during the evening and occurring in the hours leading up to the ball drop.—
Tom Rogers,
Newsweek,
26 Dec. 2024
Adjective
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While attending day two of the 2025 Invictus Games in Vancouver, British Columbia on Monday, Feb. 10, the Duchess of Sussex, 43, kept warm in a super stylish longline coat alongside her husband, Prince Harry, in 20-degree temperatures.—
Angel Saunders,
People.com,
11 Feb. 2025
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The artist whose been on a roll as of late utilized his set to showcase his most stylish era yet.—
Robyn Mowatt,
Essence,
10 Feb. 2025
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But according to federal prosecutors, one Las Vegas woman prepared and filed false tax returns for her business and others at a busy average rate of nearly 80 per month.—
Adeel Hassan,
New York Times,
15 Feb. 2025
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December was busy as ever, squeezing in bites between holiday parties, restaurant reviews and end-of-year deadlines.—
Rachel Bernhard,
Journal Sentinel,
15 Feb. 2025
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Sign up for Entertainment Weekly's free daily newsletter to get breaking TV news, exclusive first looks, recaps, reviews, interviews with your favorite stars, and more.—
Wesley Stenzel,
EW.com,
8 Feb. 2025
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Rachel Wisniewski/for NPR One of Roman's favorite memories came this season in a game against the Jacksonville Jaguars.—
Frank Langfitt,
NPR,
8 Feb. 2025
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“Happening.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/happening. Accessed 21 Feb. 2025.
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