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Recent Examples of hipsterism Hippie bohemianism was out and underground hipsterism was in. Marc Myers, WSJ, 28 Nov. 2022 By the mid-2010s, hipsterism was absorbed—and then loathed—by the mainstream. Cassidy George, Vogue, 2 June 2022 Hunter spent the next decade documenting the heyday of hipsterism after dark. Cassidy George, Vogue, 2 June 2022 The area is a mix of divey and deluxe, the old-timey colliding with developers and hipsterism. Griffin Jackson, chicagotribune.com, 8 May 2018 The area is a mix of divey and deluxe, the old-timey colliding with developers and hipsterism. Griffin Jackson, chicagotribune.com, 8 May 2018 But their off-putting hipsterism is rooted in one undeniable truth: Taking derailleurs out of the picture makes things a whole lot simpler and more reliable. John Bradley, WIRED, 21 Apr. 2011
Recent Examples of Synonyms for hipsterism
Noun
  • The Beach Boys were in decline by 1967 — in health and hipness alike.
    August Brown, Los Angeles Times, 11 June 2025
  • Photos and videos from the period show famous revelers clearly giddy with their own hipness.
    USA Today, USA Today, 21 Apr. 2025
Noun
  • The video is inspired by NYC ’90s hip hop, which like ska, has a long tradition of unifying people & using celebratory music to convey subversive political themes.
    Walden Green, Pitchfork, 23 July 2025
  • The Browns also placed defensive tackle Mike Hall Jr. (knee) on the PUP list and wide receiver David Bell (hip) on the active/non-football injury list.
    Zac Jackson, New York Times, 23 July 2025
Noun
  • Opened in 1912, this grand railway-era hotel blends old-world elegance with an unbeatable location: steps from Parliament Hill and close to the Rideau Canal, and downtown’s top museums and restaurants.
    Alexandra Emanuelli, Travel + Leisure, 22 July 2025
  • This is the shift from being a coder to a code craftsperson—focusing on intentionality, experience, elegance and building systems that last.
    Deepa Shekhar, Forbes.com, 22 July 2025
Noun
  • Per our testers, this shoe excels in both comfort and style.
    Izzy Baskette, People.com, 26 July 2025
  • Three examples of Louisville bathroom renovations showcase various styles and upgrades. Design choices include bold wallpapers, mixed metals, and custom tile work.
    Lennie Omalza, The Courier-Journal, 25 July 2025

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“Hipsterism.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hipsterism. Accessed 6 Aug. 2025.

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