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
My parents, Caribbean immigrants who ran a home daycare, had no way of preparing me for these posh young students and their unfathomable stories about ski vacations and summer trips abroad.
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Frederick Melo, Twin Cities, 10 July 2025
During the first half, 27 businesses opened on many of the 29 blocks stretching from East 57th Street to East 86th Street, according to the Madison Avenue Business Improvement District, which focuses on that posh stretch.
—David Moin, Footwear News, 16 July 2025
Its flagship store in the posh Aoyama district, with its concrete gallery-like design, adds to the allure of the shopping experience.
—Katie Chang, Forbes.com, 15 July 2025
The posh penthouse just a few miles from the U.S. Capitol rents for $20,833 a month, according to court documents.
—Skyler Swisher, The Orlando Sentinel, 15 July 2025
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Frederick Melo, Twin Cities, 10 July 2025
During the first half, 27 businesses opened on many of the 29 blocks stretching from East 57th Street to East 86th Street, according to the Madison Avenue Business Improvement District, which focuses on that posh stretch.
—David Moin, Footwear News, 16 July 2025
Its flagship store in the posh Aoyama district, with its concrete gallery-like design, adds to the allure of the shopping experience.
—Katie Chang, Forbes.com, 15 July 2025
The posh penthouse just a few miles from the U.S. Capitol rents for $20,833 a month, according to court documents.
—Skyler Swisher, The Orlando Sentinel, 15 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for posh
Adjective
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Thumping techno drums roll in alongside the stabbing synth lead, which nods to the fashionable sound of the decade’s preferred flavor of techno, currently spearheaded by the likes of Charlotte de Witte and Sara Landry.—
Katie Bain,
Billboard,
23 July 2025
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The Bicester Collection was among those early visionaries embedding emotion, atmosphere, and local nuance into its villages long before experiential retail became fashionable.—
Kate Hardcastle,
Forbes.com,
22 July 2025
Adjective
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The space is cozy, stylish, and always buzzing, with a seasonal menu that keeps it interesting.—
Keyla Vasconcellos,
Forbes.com,
1 Aug. 2025
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Prada hanging from the work bag of a stylish homosexual.—
Jia Tolentino,
New Yorker,
31 July 2025
Adjective
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Despite being booked and busy during her visit in Turkey, Lopez will get to enjoy the Regnum Carya’s most luxurious and relaxing accommodation, the Crown Villa, the property tells PEOPLE.—
Natalia Senanayake,
People.com,
21 July 2025
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Joe Raedle/Getty Images The cabin will be preset to be at the customer's ideal temperature ahead of their meeting and the concierge will help connect phones to the vehicle to run Apple CarPlay. Dropping off the vehicle is designed to be as easy and luxurious as pickup.—
Eileen Falkenberg-Hull,
MSNBC Newsweek,
21 July 2025
Adjective
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Fans of shared plates, Asian cuisine and old-timers who are curious to see how the former space of Wynwood Kitchen & Bar has evolved into a sleek restaurant with a gorgeous bar.—
Constance Ogle,
Miami Herald,
1 Aug. 2025
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This sleek design with midcentury-modern appeal is the perfect spot to shake up refreshing mojitos or margaritas thanks to two levels of shelving to house all your cocktail ingredients.—
Blake Bakkila,
Architectural Digest,
1 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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The fusion of French and American style came to life when Olympia Gayot, the chic creative director of J.Crew, met Jeanne Damas, the quintessential Parisian style icon and founder of Rouje.—
Lauren Alexis Fisher,
Footwear News,
23 July 2025
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These chic, functional updates strike the perfect balance between form and purpose.—
Patricia Shannon,
Better Homes & Gardens,
23 July 2025
Adjective
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For the 50th anniversary, the album will be celebrated with a deluxe edition, out Sept. 12.—
Angie Martoccio,
Rolling Stone,
22 July 2025
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The 23-year-old singer-songwriter has released the deluxe edition of his sophomore album, Night Diving (The Cost of Growing Up), featuring 11 new tracks that chronicle themes of grief, healing, young love and self-discovery.—
Jessica Lynch,
Billboard,
18 July 2025
Adjective
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Being a six-figure earner once felt like an exclusive club, with the promise of a lavish life—but now those making over $100,000 are feeling the pinch.—
Emma Burleigh,
Fortune,
1 Aug. 2025
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Working alongside one of the nation’s most lauded bird experts, this lavish residential community seeks to transform their North Village district into a haven for both migratory and resident species.—
Jared Ranahan,
Forbes.com,
1 Aug. 2025
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“Posh.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/posh. Accessed 5 Aug. 2025.
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