as in stylish
being in the latest or current fashion
a chic new hairstyle that makes her look very sophisticated
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as in trend
a practice or interest that is very popular for a short time
mockumentaries are the latest filmmaking chic
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Recent Examples of chic
Nikki Goldstein, Time, 20 May 2026
Sports Illustrated Swimsuit cover star Tiffany Haddish shows some leg in a chic, black gown at the SI Illustrated Swimsuit Social Club on May 15 in New York City.
—People Staff, PEOPLE, 19 May 2026
Brian Truitt, USA Today, 3 May 2026
If your vibe is French country or farmhouse chic, this flirty, feminine duvet cover set checks all the boxes.
—Mariana Best, Better Homes & Gardens, 3 May 2026
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Adjective
Jewish restaurants and social clubs sit alongside tattoo parlors, Italian pizza bars, and chic boutiques.
—Nikki Goldstein, Time, 20 May 2026
Sports Illustrated Swimsuit cover star Tiffany Haddish shows some leg in a chic, black gown at the SI Illustrated Swimsuit Social Club on May 15 in New York City.
—People Staff, PEOPLE, 19 May 2026
Noun
Still, from his horns and tattoos to the double-bladed lightsaber, Maul's bad-guy chic was hard to beat.
—Brian Truitt, USA Today, 3 May 2026
If your vibe is French country or farmhouse chic, this flirty, feminine duvet cover set checks all the boxes.
—Mariana Best, Better Homes & Gardens, 3 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for chic
Adjective
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Subtle stripe detailing on both the sweater and pant hems gives this knit set a cohesive, stylish edge—and a pop of color—sans sacrificing comfort.—
Lauren Dana Ellman,
Travel + Leisure,
16 May 2026
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For wardrobe emergencies, try Roo’s Beach near Newquay, which specializes in stylish beach-to-bar clothing.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
16 May 2026
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But presidential results are a useful lens because of their high turnout and ability to offer a clearer view of partisan trends than congressional elections, which can be highly influenced by incumbency.—
Ashley Wu,
New York Times,
18 May 2026
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The bow-pump trend has been popping up beyond Cannes, too.—
Maggie Clancy,
Footwear News,
18 May 2026
Adjective
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The famous and the fashionable, heads of state, royalty, film stars.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
19 May 2026
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Thankfully, Amazon is a gold mine for fashionable warm-weather tops, and several are already on sale ahead of Memorial Day weekend.—
Julia Morlino,
Travel + Leisure,
19 May 2026
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The latests stats mean AI music has exploded by 650% in 16 months.—
James Peckham,
PC Magazine,
20 Apr. 2026
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The latests forecasts show a new round of storm systems will increase rain chances across much of Northern California and the Central Valley in the coming days.—
Sacbee.com,
Sacbee.com,
9 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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The ship is thoughtfully designed to allow for ample space so guests do not feel overcrowded, even in the most happening spots.—
Susan Barnes,
Southern Living,
10 Dec. 2025
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While the overarching trend for fall is still lowest maintenance possible, there's a bit more happening than your typical sunny blondes and balayage brunettes.—
Bella Cacciatore,
Glamour,
2 Sep. 2020
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Quiet luxury is still very much en vogue at France’s Château de Berne.—
Chris Gardner,
HollywoodReporter,
14 May 2026
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Enterprise software back in vogue?—
Jim Cramer,
CNBC,
11 May 2026
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That same craze has also driven up shares of Amazon, which works with Cerebras.—
Steve Kopack,
NBC news,
14 May 2026
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Boot Barn marked a record year in fiscal 2026 after beating expectations in the fourth quarter as the Western craze shows no sign of slowing down.—
Stephen Garner,
Footwear News,
14 May 2026
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While Kendrick Lamar was conquering the hip-hop world, Rashad was honing an introspective style inspired by Southern hip-hop pioneers like Lil Wayne and OutKast.—
Kelefa Sanneh,
New Yorker,
15 May 2026
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And, if bright white pants aren’t your thing, keep reading for off-white styles inspired by Martha Stewart and Joanna Gaines.—
Rylee Johnston,
PEOPLE,
15 May 2026
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“Chic.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/chic. Accessed 21 May. 2026.
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