as in fashionableness
the quality or state of being fashionable
kids dyeing their hair in pursuit of hip
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as in fashionable
being in the latest or current fashion
hip sunglasses whose fancy prices will make you squint in disbelief
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as in aware
having inside information
he wasn't hip to what was going on behind the scenes and was taken totally unawares by the company shake-up
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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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as in to inform
to give information to
if you want to get hipped on what goes on behind the scenes at a television network, you should read this book
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Recent Examples of hip
Chadd Scott,
Forbes.com,
1 July 2026
Behind the swing of their big hips lay paper trails of obeisance.
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Danielle Parker,
CBS News,
30 June 2026
Virginia Miller,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
8 June 2026
The neighborhood/area The fabulous and the HNWIs descend on Punta del Este, South America’s hippest destination, every summer, spreading out among the satellite towns of La Barra, Manantiales, and José Ignacio between late December and March.
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Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
27 May 2026
Kati Chitrakorn,
CNN Money,
14 Nov. 2025
The brand is already gearing up for its 2026 installation, which will take place November 1-6—an extended version to keep up with its growing demand for this special event that truly honors hip hop music and culture.
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Essence,
4 Nov. 2025
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Noun
From hip hop to Amy Sherald, African American creative expression dominates global culture.
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Chadd Scott,
Forbes.com,
1 July 2026
Behind the swing of their big hips lay paper trails of obeisance.
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Danielle Parker,
CBS News,
30 June 2026
Adjective
This bar from longtime SF bar vet David Ruiz is worth the trek out to Marin County’s hippest little town, Fairfax, where the single main street is lined with live music venues.
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Virginia Miller,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
8 June 2026
The neighborhood/area The fabulous and the HNWIs descend on Punta del Este, South America’s hippest destination, every summer, spreading out among the satellite towns of La Barra, Manantiales, and José Ignacio between late December and March.
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Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
27 May 2026
Verb
But Katseye’s look had subtle touches that pushed the common visual motif forward, according to Leon, whose subversive approach to fashion over a decades-long career has often appealed to hip audiences.
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Kati Chitrakorn,
CNN Money,
14 Nov. 2025
The brand is already gearing up for its 2026 installation, which will take place November 1-6—an extended version to keep up with its growing demand for this special event that truly honors hip hop music and culture.
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Essence,
4 Nov. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for hip
Noun
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Miles of security fencing now surround the National Mall, with extensive road closures and airport-style screening at entrances to both the Great American State Fair and the Salute to America event.
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This pretty jean skirt has a stretchy drawstring waistband and two deep front pockets that add a laidback touch to the midi style.
Adjective
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While their light blue wash and structured, straight-leg cut mimic the actress’s pair, their double-button waistband and trendy welt-front pockets add a fashionable touch.
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Our goal has never been to make the most fashionable jeans in America.
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Buckingham Palace has, however, been aware of that judgment since last Thursday.
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City officials were made aware of the potential dangers the fireworks were posing for the departing and arriving flights.
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What space the library does have is overwhelmingly downtown.
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Almost everything on this list is directly downtown, with two or so things being a 10- to 15-minute drive away.
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There appears to be no clear association between these two lists, although the contaminant list is supposed to inform the monitoring list.
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Marcia Kimpton's hotel tips Kimpton’s upbringing informed her approach to selecting hotels.
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Sure, Palm Springs revived its hipness quotient with Rat Pack patina, and Coachella became a global brand thanks to the music festival.
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There were limits to his hipness, though.
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Even a 73-year-old shopper was impressed by its stylish, comfortable fit.
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The culotte-style stretchy shorts are equal parts comfortable and stylish, and the high-neck top can be worn either tucked-in or down and loose.
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Historically, the spring editions of the Paris men’s trade shows have been less significant business-wise than shows for fall collections, but that is shifting.
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Still, there are moments when stepping back is the wiser act of stewardship, for both the owner and the business.
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“Hip.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hip. Accessed 6 Jul. 2026.
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