as in fashionable
having or showing a very high degree of elegance and luxury
Celebrities paraded the red carpet in a wide display of posh outfits. The posh hotel carries a hefty price tag.
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Recent Examples of posh
Then, there’s the co-headmistress of a posh finishing school who entrusts Elvira with a tapeworm that promises to bring her down a few sizes and flush out the hidden beauty within.
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Ryan Lattanzio, IndieWire, 24 Jan. 2025
Enjoy morning walks on the semi-private beach and hide out in a posh cabana at the oceanfront pool.
—Miami Herald, 23 Jan. 2025
Hollywood is heading up the mountain for what’s possibly one of the final Sundance Film Festivals to be held in the posh ski-resort town of Park City.
—Rebecca Rubin, Variety, 23 Jan. 2025
Other boldface names at the posh resort included Glen Powell, who was on the most recent cover of Vanity Fair’s Hollywood issue, Maroon 5 lead singer Adam Levine and billionaire Neil Bluhm and his wife, Kimberly Paige Bluhm.
—Richard Johnson, New York Daily News, 12 Jan. 2025
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Ryan Lattanzio, IndieWire, 24 Jan. 2025
Enjoy morning walks on the semi-private beach and hide out in a posh cabana at the oceanfront pool.
—Miami Herald, 23 Jan. 2025
Hollywood is heading up the mountain for what’s possibly one of the final Sundance Film Festivals to be held in the posh ski-resort town of Park City.
—Rebecca Rubin, Variety, 23 Jan. 2025
Other boldface names at the posh resort included Glen Powell, who was on the most recent cover of Vanity Fair’s Hollywood issue, Maroon 5 lead singer Adam Levine and billionaire Neil Bluhm and his wife, Kimberly Paige Bluhm.
—Richard Johnson, New York Daily News, 12 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for posh
Adjective
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Celebrities have taken it upon themselves to make the airport terminal more fashionable than ever.—
Genevieve Cepeda,
Travel + Leisure,
2 Feb. 2025
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This corduroy blazer is a fashionable yet functional option with a refined notched lapel and single-button silhouette.—
Clara McMahon,
People.com,
2 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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Over the holidays, all of Victoria and David's children celebrated Christmas together and everyone snapped tons of stylish photos to prove it.—
Michelle Lee,
People.com,
1 Feb. 2025
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This stylish Kendra Scott bracelet makes a statement with its small heart and stretches to accommodate many wrist sizes.—
Jené Luciani Sena,
Fox News,
1 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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For a warm winter take, consider the Hug bag in a luxurious pony hair, which has versatile appeal given it can be worn as both a crossbody and a clutch.—
Christina Holevas,
Vogue,
5 Feb. 2025
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Completely different vibes come from the second image, which shows a comfy, luxurious room outfitted with cushy furniture, plants, and artworks.—
Anders Fogh Rasmussen,
Newsweek,
5 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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The monochromatic details create a sleek, modern look.—
Rosie Marder,
Travel + Leisure,
1 Feb. 2025
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This week immediately followed Paris Men’s Week, but the celebrities who flocked to the global city were serving up sleek outfitting.—
Robyn Mowatt,
Essence,
1 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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This chic mini wallet is crafted from premium Saffiano leather, known for its durability against scratches, stains, and daily wear.—
Taylor Jean Stephan,
People.com,
5 Feb. 2025
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Expect chic picks from all of the usual mainstays: The Row’s sleek Sofia bag with its crisp gold hardware and structured shape is tailor-made for the loyal minimalist.—
Christina Holevas,
Vogue,
5 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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Billboard floated other theories, including the release of the lead single from a potential Act III album, the launch of her own country music festival, an appearance at the 2025 Houston Rodeo, a residency featuring Cowboy Carter, and a deluxe edition of Cowboy Carter.—
Monica Mercuri,
Forbes,
14 Jan. 2025
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The White Stripes will take a deep dive into their 2005 album Get Behind Me Satan with a deluxe package available only via their subscription vinyl service the Vault.—
SPIN Staff,
SPIN,
9 Jan. 2025
Adjective
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Beyond the spa, heated swimming pool, and lavish outdoor lounge areas, a picturesque boardwalk guides guests through a sea of local wildflowers out to the beach, which is outfitted in matching blue umbrellas and chairs.—
Eliseé Browchuk,
Vogue,
3 Feb. 2025
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Nashville’s notable Asian dining expansion made headway this summer — with lavish new eateries opening their doors in the Gulch, the announcement of a new pan-Asian restaurant coming from the owners of Noko and the upscale Japanese restaurant Sushi Row headed to Wedgewood-Houston in 2025.—
Hadley Hitson,
The Tennessean,
3 Feb. 2025
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“Posh.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/posh. Accessed 9 Feb. 2025.
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