modishness

noun

Definition of modishnessnext
1
as in fashionableness
the quality or state of being fashionable when it comes to clothes, she prefers modesty to modishness

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2
as in popularity
the state of enjoying widespread approval the modishness of that hairstyle is now so transparent that the really hip people have moved on to something else

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  1. popularity
  2. elegance
  3. vogue
  4. style
  5. hipness
  6. favor
Noun
  • Godot’s games flourish on open indie storefronts like itch.io, where the engine enjoys modest popularity among the community.
    PCMAG, PCMAG, 7 Nov. 2024
  • On the other hand, Harris has a significant edge on many character and personal traits, and her personal popularity ratings are a little better than Trump’s.
    Craig Gilbert, Journal Sentinel, 5 Nov. 2024
Definition of popularity
Noun
  • Years after dazzling in primetime by covering herself in fake blood, Gaga had graced the Oscars stage with utmost elegance, capable of evolving her talents and becoming a stately pop spokeswoman.
    Jason Lipshutz, Billboard, 5 Nov. 2024
  • Many of her items feature Swarovski crystals, which enhance their elegance and appeal.
    Angela Chan-Danisi, Forbes, 4 Nov. 2024
Definition of elegance
Noun
  • Tobacco, like the color black, has managed to stay in vogue despite all its health risks and dangers.
    Hikmat Mohammed, WWD, 5 Nov. 2024
  • The project coalesces in a moment when body horror is very much back in vogue, with the success of Coralie Fargeat’s Cannes prize-winner The Substance, which has grossed over $43M worldwide and drummed up Oscar buzz for star Demi Moore.
    Matt Grobar, Deadline, 4 Nov. 2024
Definition of vogue
Noun
  • What’s a little Agatha Christie–style poisoning among the ultrarich and everyone else when prestige is on the line?
    Sophie Brookover, Vulture, 7 Nov. 2024
  • In dressing the new additions, Roman and Milo, creating individual styles was important.
    Jazz Tangcay, Variety, 5 Nov. 2024
Definition of style
Noun
  • Partisanship and hipness seemed, ever so briefly, compatible.
    Spencer Kornhaber, The Atlantic, 28 Oct. 2024
  • But there’s not a smack of hipness here, and Jalali is not on a quest for cool.
    Anthony Lane, The New Yorker, 18 Aug. 2023
Definition of hipness
Noun
  • The company’s markets wagered correctly and controversially in Donald Trump’s favor in bets on who would win the presidential election, even though opinion polls showed a tight race.
    Sophia Pargas, NBC News, 14 Nov. 2024
  • Immigration and the economy, dominant themes across the country in this year’s election, played in Evans’ favor, Covey said.
    John Aguilar, The Denver Post, 12 Nov. 2024
Definition of favor
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modular

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