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Recent Examples of chichi
Kelly Corbett, House Beautiful, 9 Dec. 2019
Revelers from across the country and abroad were parading through Berlin on Saturday from chichi Kurfuerstendamm street in the west to the city’s landmark Brandenburg Gate.
—Washington Post, 27 July 2019
Yet, everyday cooks don’t need to read a lactic science paper to understand how to make chichi butter choices.
—Lucinda Scala Quinn, Washington Post, 21 June 2019
The pages inside the magazine are just as chichi as the cover, featuring an array of pieces from the Paris Couture collections, including conceptual designs from Marni, Loewe, Calvin Klein, and Emporio Armani.
—Emily Kirkpatrick, PEOPLE.com, 26 Sep. 2017
Of course, there were clues: Michael kicked a puppy in the very second episode, and no self-respecting Elysium so closely resembles a chichi outdoor mall in Pasadena.
—Sophie Gilbert, The Atlantic, 20 Sep. 2017
Madeleine Marr, Miami Herald, 21 Apr. 2025
In Instagram pictures from the chichi event, the 27 year old looks the opposite of stressed, though, posing like a pro.
—Madeleine Marr, Miami Herald, 14 June 2024
This part of Colorado is really chichi and fancy, with lots of great restaurants and amazing natural beauty.
—Krista Simmons, Sunset Magazine, 19 Dec. 2023
Cameo was burning $5 million a month on its staff, travel, parties at the Cameo House, and expensive takeout for stars from chichi spots like Sugarfish and Jon & Vinny’s.
—Sapna Maheshwari, New York Times, 20 Oct. 2023
Robbie Amell stars as Nathan, a tech bro in 2033 whose consciousness is uploaded to a chichi but bizarre afterlife.
—Margaret Lyons, New York Times, 30 Apr. 2020
The Washington area alone has the Jason, the Adele, Eliot on 4th, the Tiffany, AVA, the chichi-sounding Henri, the George, the Lacey.
—Lavanya Ramanathan, chicagotribune.com, 23 Aug. 2019
Freeway demolition on Octavia helped reconnect Hayes Valley to the Lower Haight and Civic Center in the early 2000s, creating an enclave of chichi boutiques, taprooms and expensive homes.
—Rachel Swan, SFChronicle.com, 16 July 2019
They are given adjoining rooms at the local chichi hotel and are seated together at the rehearsal dinner.
—John Anderson, WSJ, 30 Aug. 2018
Adjective
But finding that perfect chichi pullover can be a mission.
—Kelly Corbett, House Beautiful, 9 Dec. 2019
Revelers from across the country and abroad were parading through Berlin on Saturday from chichi Kurfuerstendamm street in the west to the city’s landmark Brandenburg Gate.
—Washington Post, 27 July 2019
Yet, everyday cooks don’t need to read a lactic science paper to understand how to make chichi butter choices.
—Lucinda Scala Quinn, Washington Post, 21 June 2019
The pages inside the magazine are just as chichi as the cover, featuring an array of pieces from the Paris Couture collections, including conceptual designs from Marni, Loewe, Calvin Klein, and Emporio Armani.
—Emily Kirkpatrick, PEOPLE.com, 26 Sep. 2017
Of course, there were clues: Michael kicked a puppy in the very second episode, and no self-respecting Elysium so closely resembles a chichi outdoor mall in Pasadena.
—Sophie Gilbert, The Atlantic, 20 Sep. 2017
Noun
The chichi shindig, which welcomed over 100 elite horses and handlers from across the globe to compete, kicked off Thursday night with an iconic set by music legend Sting.
—Madeleine Marr, Miami Herald, 21 Apr. 2025
In Instagram pictures from the chichi event, the 27 year old looks the opposite of stressed, though, posing like a pro.
—Madeleine Marr, Miami Herald, 14 June 2024
This part of Colorado is really chichi and fancy, with lots of great restaurants and amazing natural beauty.
—Krista Simmons, Sunset Magazine, 19 Dec. 2023
Cameo was burning $5 million a month on its staff, travel, parties at the Cameo House, and expensive takeout for stars from chichi spots like Sugarfish and Jon & Vinny’s.
—Sapna Maheshwari, New York Times, 20 Oct. 2023
Robbie Amell stars as Nathan, a tech bro in 2033 whose consciousness is uploaded to a chichi but bizarre afterlife.
—Margaret Lyons, New York Times, 30 Apr. 2020
The Washington area alone has the Jason, the Adele, Eliot on 4th, the Tiffany, AVA, the chichi-sounding Henri, the George, the Lacey.
—Lavanya Ramanathan, chicagotribune.com, 23 Aug. 2019
Freeway demolition on Octavia helped reconnect Hayes Valley to the Lower Haight and Civic Center in the early 2000s, creating an enclave of chichi boutiques, taprooms and expensive homes.
—Rachel Swan, SFChronicle.com, 16 July 2019
They are given adjoining rooms at the local chichi hotel and are seated together at the rehearsal dinner.
—John Anderson, WSJ, 30 Aug. 2018
Recent Examples of Synonyms for chichi
Noun
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The outcome was less froufrou compared to previous efforts that were rich in bows, ruffles, flounces and patchworks, as the more streamlined hybrids better expressed the rigor of the theme.—
Sandra Salibian,
WWD,
13 Dec. 2024
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None of that decadent froufrou for us Americans, no sir; the Eurosport breathes through a Rochester two-barrel carburetor, and the mixture flows from carburetor to manifold unvexed by any little whirling rotors or impellers.—
David E. Davis Jr.,
Car and Driver,
30 Jan. 2023
Adjective
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The Italian godfather of fashion kept his ostentatious interior hush hush until the yacht’s 2018 delivery.—
Julia Zaltzman,
Robb Report,
21 Apr. 2025
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At least one brand of chocolate has always advertised itself in ostentatious settings and at high-end parties and events.—
David T. Nudelman,
Forbes,
21 Mar. 2025
Noun
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Spectators got wind of the sensible footwear concealed by the Fiesta finery and began demanding to see the shoes.—
Jill Robbins,
Southern Living,
16 Apr. 2025
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The King and Queen looked regal in their white-tie finery and blue Order of the Garter sashes then, with the Queen topping her look with the Girls of Great Britain and Ireland Tiara.—
Janine Henni,
People.com,
10 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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The main stairs lead up to a duplex designed as a rental, with a loggia over 49th Street and a showy centerpiece: a curving staircase with a chrome handrail designed by Sanders, who also designed tubular chrome furniture.—
Adriane Quinlan,
Curbed,
20 Mar. 2025
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In the primary suite, the chatelaine’s dressing room is a fashionista’s dream with a showy display for her shoes, in which every pair is presented like jewelry on a backlit white onyx Goldshire background.—
Tori Latham,
Robb Report,
20 Mar. 2025
Noun
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Fast fashion and apparel — basics, tees, leggings, socks, and some kids' clothing — would follow.—
Lori Ann LaRocco,
CNBC,
24 Apr. 2025
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Meanwhile, Americans have enjoyed a cornucopia of affordable merchandise from apparel to hardware which, fueled by pandemic stimulus payments and unleashed the phenomenon known as revenge spending.—
Greg Petro,
Forbes.com,
24 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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The up-and-coming pop superstar, with his signature dark mustache and flamboyant stage presence, is frequently compared to Freddie Mercury online.—
Andrew John,
USA Today,
12 Apr. 2025
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Rosso was however adamant to share that the flamboyant silver piece already generated buzz.—
Martino Carrera,
Footwear News,
10 Apr. 2025
Noun
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But who has time for all of that frippery, anyway, when war’s a-comin’?—
Kimberly Roots,
TVLine,
20 Dec. 2024
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The British actor, almost as a counterpoint to the Nantucket frippery on display in the adaptation of Elin Hilderbrand’s chart-topping beach read, can now be found on the stage of the prestigious Almeida Theatre in Islington, North London.—
Baz Bamigboye,
Deadline,
1 Oct. 2024
Adjective
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There’s also the massive spotlight Sanders has been in considering his father’s exuberant personality as a player and now a coach.—
Scott Thompson,
FOXNews.com,
26 Apr. 2025
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After being picked, Golden made his way from the green room to the draft stage where Green Bay fans greeted him with exuberant cheers.—
Greg Bates,
Chicago Tribune,
25 Apr. 2025
Cite this Entry
“Chichi.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/chichi. Accessed 1 May. 2025.
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