as in fashionable
being in the latest or current fashion
a pretty, stylish dress
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Recent Examples of stylish
Great Black Hope is a confident, stylish, spin-out set among New York’s hottest club rats.
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Brittany Allen, Literary Hub, 31 July 2025
While Kaling isn’t the first star to bring Quince clothing into the spotlight (Jessica Alba wore a cozy cardigan from the brand earlier this year), her stylish selection feels like a no-brainer for seasonal transitions.
—Averi Baudler, People.com, 30 July 2025
Is there anything more stylish than a classic strand of freshwater pearls?
—Selene Oliva, Glamour, 30 July 2025
More often associated with science fiction, fantasy, or horror, that type of highly stylish filmmaking is expanding its definition rapidly.
—Alison Foreman, IndieWire, 29 July 2025
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Brittany Allen, Literary Hub, 31 July 2025
While Kaling isn’t the first star to bring Quince clothing into the spotlight (Jessica Alba wore a cozy cardigan from the brand earlier this year), her stylish selection feels like a no-brainer for seasonal transitions.
—Averi Baudler, People.com, 30 July 2025
Is there anything more stylish than a classic strand of freshwater pearls?
—Selene Oliva, Glamour, 30 July 2025
More often associated with science fiction, fantasy, or horror, that type of highly stylish filmmaking is expanding its definition rapidly.
—Alison Foreman, IndieWire, 29 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for stylish
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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These chic, functional updates strike the perfect balance between form and purpose.—
Patricia Shannon,
Better Homes & Gardens,
23 July 2025
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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
Adjective
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While the overarching trend for fall is still lowest maintenance possible, there's a bit more happening than your typical sunny blondes and balayage brunettes.—
Bella Cacciatore,
Glamour,
2 Sep. 2020
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What was once a sleepy college town next to a railroad stop is now one of the most happening cities in the state of Texas.—
Craig Hlavaty,
Houston Chronicle,
5 Apr. 2018
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The King of Umbria Red Wines Sagrantino di Montefalco DOCG is another wine for people who love elegant tannins and a richly fruity taste.—
Elisabetta Tosi,
Forbes.com,
24 July 2025
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Rooks looked like an elegant bride in a long classy strapless gown with her hair pulled back.—
Elizabeth Ayoola,
Essence,
24 July 2025
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“Stylish.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/stylish. Accessed 6 Aug. 2025.
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