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or soignée
as in haute
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Recent Examples of soigné
Fred, one half of the soigne couple from a few episodes back, is making a scene at the bar, yelling at Jake and demanding to see Simone.
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refinery29.com, 11 June 2018
refinery29.com, 11 June 2018
Recent Examples of Synonyms for soigné
Adjective
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Certainly, fashion, whether in its haute-couture form or in the standardized sizes of ready-to-wear clothing, frequently feels as if it’s designed for impossible bodies.—
Leslie Jamison,
New Yorker,
22 Dec. 2025
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In the South End, haute Greek restaurant Kaia—a 2025 Condé Nast Traveler Hot List winner—offers a catch of the day flown in from the Aegean and served in a swanky, design-forward setting.—
Megan Spurrell,
Condé Nast Traveler,
18 Dec. 2025
Adjective
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The brand’s Mongolian Cashmere Wrap, for example, doubles as a first-class-worthy blanket, and its linen pajama sets are chic enough to wear straight from a plane to the hotel pool.—
Claire Gallam,
Travel + Leisure,
11 Feb. 2026
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There’s a little something for everyone here, whether your vibe leans sleek and minimalist or farmhouse chic.—
Alaina Chou,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
11 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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For a slice of beach chic, the swanky new beach club hits all the right notes, complete with beach volleyball.—
Harriet Compston,
Condé Nast Traveler,
9 Feb. 2026
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Come in the winter for superb skiing at destinations like Cortina D’Ampezzo, a swanky ski town that's also known for its buzzing après-ski scene.—
Stacey Leasca,
Travel + Leisure,
8 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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The soup and the wine were good, though, and Ivor, the viola player, was small and shy, with a shock of flossy white hair.—
Tessa Hadley,
New Yorker,
25 Jan. 2026
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Though Eddie Murphy still hustles and puts people on, it’s become impossible to think of his street-smart Detroit cop, Axel Foley, as an outsider in America’s richest, flossiest community.—
David Denby,
Vulture,
3 July 2024
Adjective
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Whether you’re settled into an armchair or considering your own journey on Amtrak, Canada’s VIA Rail or the ritzy Rocky Mountaineer, here are some of our favorites.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
3 Feb. 2026
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One of the most ritzy is the two-story Faena Suite, with three king bedrooms, a baby grand piano, and a landscaped terrace that sweeps from the Hudson to Midtown.—
Jessica Chapel,
Condé Nast Traveler,
30 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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Long before land conservation became fashionable among billionaires, Ted Turner was buying ranchland with ecological ambition.—
Abby Montanez,
Robb Report,
10 Feb. 2026
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Women were very fashionable in Cairo and never dared go out in raggedy clothes.—
Letters To The Editor,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
10 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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The colorful, detailed drawings span the full cover, quite different from Elizabeth’s minimalistic but stylish approach.—
Jess deCourcy Hinds
February 13,
Literary Hub,
13 Feb. 2026
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However, the English Garden has a remarkably roomy and stylish interior that feels more like an apartment than a traditional tiny house.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
13 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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The leather upper looks sleek and classic while the insole has cushioning to provide extra comfort with every step.—
Olivia Dubyak,
InStyle,
8 Feb. 2026
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Think sleek and cool layers and quietly assured outerwear via Khaite, Toteme, Susanna Chow, and La Ligne.—
Anna Cafolla,
Vogue,
8 Feb. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Soigné.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/soign%C3%A9. Accessed 16 Feb. 2026.
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