trendier; trendiest
Synonyms of trendynext
1
: very fashionable : up-to-date
… he's a trendy dresser.Sunday Mirror (London)
2
: marked by ephemeral, superficial, or faddish appeal or taste
trendy ideas about success
trendily adverb
trendiness noun
trendy noun

Examples of trendy in a Sentence

a group of trendy young professionals if what's in the stores is any indication, shorter skirts are trendy again this year
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Amazon’s summer fashion lineup includes breezy dresses, drawstring shorts, and moisture-wicking tops, along with trendy capris, comfy flip-flops, and other warm-weather essentials. Emily Weaver, PEOPLE, 29 May 2026 Datskovska regularly reports on the season’s trendiest footwear collaborations and the best ways to shop them online. Stacia Datskovska, Footwear News, 28 May 2026 The Nude Miami look In one area of the store, customers can order a Hailey Bieber-esque smoothie, oh-so-trendy matcha and probiotic frozen yogurt. Madeleine Marr, Miami Herald, 28 May 2026 The city's top dining districts include the bustling VV Puram Food Street, traditional Malleshwaram, trendy Indiranagar, tech-hub Marathahalli, historic Basavanagudi and the vibrant Koramangala area. Rebecca Ann Hughes, Forbes.com, 28 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for trendy

Word History

First Known Use

1962, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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The first known use of trendy was in 1962

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“Trendy.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/trendy. Accessed 31 May. 2026.

Kids Definition

trendy

adjective
trendier; trendiest
1
: very fashionable : up-to-date
2
: marked by passing or shallow appeal or taste

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