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
Unlike the posh flag cabin Haley was assigned to sleep in, the bilge at the bottom of the ship typically fills with water and mosquitos.
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Karissa Waddick,
USA Today,
1 July 2026
Is this the same guy who Real Madrid fans think is too posh to press, too egotistical to work for his team-mates, too distracted by fame to bleed for the shirt?
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Matt Slater,
New York Times,
23 June 2026
The Plateau and Mile End might be known today for their posh hipsters and nightlife hotspots, but this tour pulls back the curtain on the history found in this part of the city.
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Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
23 June 2026
Style this blouse with wide-leg pants for dinner reservations, historical site visits, theater outings, or any occasion that calls for a more posh dress code.
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Emily Weaver,
PEOPLE,
23 June 2026
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Karissa Waddick,
USA Today,
1 July 2026
Is this the same guy who Real Madrid fans think is too posh to press, too egotistical to work for his team-mates, too distracted by fame to bleed for the shirt?
—
Matt Slater,
New York Times,
23 June 2026
The Plateau and Mile End might be known today for their posh hipsters and nightlife hotspots, but this tour pulls back the curtain on the history found in this part of the city.
—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
23 June 2026
Style this blouse with wide-leg pants for dinner reservations, historical site visits, theater outings, or any occasion that calls for a more posh dress code.
—
Emily Weaver,
PEOPLE,
23 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for posh
Recent Examples of Synonyms for posh
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.
Adjective
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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.
Adjective
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Design Within Reach aims to make luxurious designer furniture pieces from the past and present just a little more accessible for online shoppers.
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Shunya will be able to fly a pilot and either six passengers with a bit of luggage, or four in more luxurious seating.
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The sleek outfit borrowed many of the elements that Shields has relied on for years.
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This rehearsal dinner look may offer a preview of the glamour still to come, but Gomez's sleek bun has already earned its place among the weekend's standout beauty moments.
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The brand has an expansive lineup of chic, comfortable shoes that look designer without the sticker shock.
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Filippo De Laurentiis targets clients looking for understated, chic elegance.
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That latter tune is included as a bonus track on the deluxe digital version of the new album.
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The set includes 25 hours of interviews, documentaries, and behind-the-scenes materials; deluxe packaging with rare photographs and new illustrations, plus artwork and documents annotated by Kubrick himself.
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All the gold is gone, and there’s barely enough to pay her soldiers, let alone throw a lavish coronation.
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In 2018, the pair were married at a lavish ceremony in Windsor.
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“Posh.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/posh. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.
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