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adjective

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as in downtown
keenly aware of and responsive to the latest developments especially in fashion and entertainment hip fashionistas wouldn't be caught dead in that outfit

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hip

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verb

Example Sentences

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Recent Examples of hip
Noun
The former speaker, who has a long-running feud with Trump, broke her hip last month. Sara Dorn, Forbes, 20 Jan. 2025 In the courtside footage, the mom — who was holding one child’s hand and had another kid on her hip — becomes visibly upset, stepping forward and moving very close to the principal. Bailey Richards, People.com, 20 Jan. 2025
Adjective
It was seen as the hipper, edgier alternative to entrenched establishment clubs like Annabel’s and White’s. Gary Baum, The Hollywood Reporter, 6 Mar. 2024 These looks feel decidedly cooler and hipper than your standard suit, which can often read too buttoned-up or formal for a more casual outing. Christian Allaire, Vogue, 2 Mar. 2023
Verb
Complex was and remains deeply rooted in music and street culture – from sneakers and skaters to hip hop royalty. Matt Donnelly, Variety, 29 June 2023 That's 1 rep. Pro tip: Press hips up throughout movement to keep body in a straight line. Women's Health, 6 Apr. 2023 See all Example Sentences for hip 
Recent Examples of Synonyms for hip
Adjective
  • But Iyer doesn’t distill the lessons of silence into a fashionable set of lifestyle tips.
    Danny Heitman, The Christian Science Monitor, 23 Jan. 2025
  • As its whiskey became increasingly fashionable across the country, the brand moved most of its production to a distillery up the road in Wanship, which is now open to the public for tours.
    Brad Japhe, Travel + Leisure, 22 Jan. 2025
Adjective
  • Local reports said Nakai had continued to appear on programs after execs were aware of the situation.
    Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 27 Jan. 2025
  • Across the countries surveyed − the U.S., Romania, Hungary, Poland, France, Germany, Austria and the United Kingdom − many people weren't aware of the scope of the Holocaust.
    Phaedra Trethan, USA TODAY, 27 Jan. 2025
Adjective
  • On Thursday, tens of thousands of spectators were downtown for the 3-mile walk that features several floats, giant balloons, marching bands, clowns, Santa, elves, holiday music and much more.
    Nour Rahal, Detroit Free Press, 28 Nov. 2024
  • And once downtown, local hotels do their part to secretly move Hollywood stars around the city.
    Etan Vlessing, The Hollywood Reporter, 6 Sep. 2024
Verb
  • Morningstar informs us that the SPDR Bloomberg High Yield fund has averaged a total return (coupons plus price changes) of 5.1% a year, three points better than the return on the Vanguard all-purpose fund that owns only higher quality debt.
    William Baldwin, Forbes, 18 Jan. 2025
  • Netanyahu said his negotiating team informed him of the agreement.
    Jennifer Jett, NBC News, 17 Jan. 2025
Noun
  • This one comes in eight colors, is wind- and rain-resistant, and has a detachable faux fur collar around the hood for added warmth and style.
    Lauren Fischer, People.com, 26 Jan. 2025
  • The 6-foot-6 wing does it with a unique style and uncanny body control.
    Ivan Carter, San Diego Union-Tribune, 26 Jan. 2025
Adjective
  • Her look was completed with oversize black shades and stylish black-and-white heels.
    Ada Tseng, WWD, 20 Jan. 2025
  • Scuba Oversized Pullover Sweatshirt $118 $69 at Lululemon A classic pullover sweatshirt is a wardrobe staple, and this one is both stylish and cozy.
    Rosie Marder, Travel + Leisure, 19 Jan. 2025
Adjective
  • For example, tying the knot on the same weekend as the Super Bowl in the city where the event is taking place may not be wise, as hotel availability will likely be limited and room rates may be much higher than normal.
    Metro Creative Services, Boston Herald, 19 Jan. 2025
  • Back then, wise Israelis counseled that to remain an occupying power over an understandably angry people was not only morally repugnant, but could erode Israel's own society.
    Max Rodenbeck, TIME, 17 Jan. 2025
Adjective
  • Billy Ray adopted Trace in 1993 after marrying his now ex-wife Tish Cyrus.
    Steven J. Horowitz, Variety, 23 Jan. 2025
  • Years ago, Guilfoyle was romantically linked to the now governor of California, Gavin Newsom, during his San Francisco mayor days.
    Rosemary Feitelberg, WWD, 16 Jan. 2025

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“Hip.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hip. Accessed 31 Jan. 2025.

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