as in hip
keenly aware of and responsive to the latest developments especially in fashion and entertainment
a brand of humor that the comedy club's with-it clientele very much appreciates
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Recent Examples of with-it
Everyone’s putting on a cool, with-it surface while paddling like mad underneath.
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Olivia Waite,
New York Times,
30 Apr. 2025
The line felt dumb and flaccid, derivative in an irritating rather than with-it sense, and lacking the transgression found in good gallows humor.
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Lauren Michele Jackson,
The New Yorker,
27 Feb. 2025
Even this ostensibly progressive, with-it mother retains the singular ability to embarrass her child.
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Bilge Ebiri,
Vulture,
30 Jan. 2025
There were lime-green tube tops, lime-green beanies, lime-green hoodies and cowboy hats and sunglasses and at least one lime-green mesh vest like something an especially with-it street paver might wear.
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Mikael Wood,
Los Angeles Times,
25 June 2024
Some things are simply not meant to be cool, hip, or with-it.
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Jay Nordlinger,
National Review,
4 Apr. 2024
Olivia Waite,
New York Times,
30 Apr. 2025
The line felt dumb and flaccid, derivative in an irritating rather than with-it sense, and lacking the transgression found in good gallows humor.
—
Lauren Michele Jackson,
The New Yorker,
27 Feb. 2025
Even this ostensibly progressive, with-it mother retains the singular ability to embarrass her child.
—
Bilge Ebiri,
Vulture,
30 Jan. 2025
There were lime-green tube tops, lime-green beanies, lime-green hoodies and cowboy hats and sunglasses and at least one lime-green mesh vest like something an especially with-it street paver might wear.
—
Mikael Wood,
Los Angeles Times,
25 June 2024
Some things are simply not meant to be cool, hip, or with-it.
—
Jay Nordlinger,
National Review,
4 Apr. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for with-it
Adjective
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In 1965, Asher cofounded Indica, a London bookshop and art gallery that attracted the hippest of the hip.
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Stand with your feet hip-width apart, with the kettlebell between your feet.
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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The now 22-year-old, who grew up in Westfield, New Jersey, shared a now-viral clip from the first episode of her cooking show Cooking with Ley Ley Shea on her TikTok.
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All of the world’s greatest golfers combined are boring compared to Tiger and his now Elvis-like descent.
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What space the library does have is overwhelmingly downtown.
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Almost everything on this list is directly downtown, with two or so things being a 10- to 15-minute drive away.
Adjective
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The stylish silhouette instantly dresses up everything from jeans and trousers to flowy dresses, while the supportive sole makes the shoes easy to wear for hours at a time.
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Only Prime members can save on this linen blouse, which features trendy three-quarter sleeves that are equally stylish and functional.
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Luckily for me, though, Amazon is overflowing with cool-girl sneakers that are posh and trendy, but still practical and versatile for everyday wear.
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Think Italian parquet floors with handmade Portuguese area rugs, plush beds with the latest power ports and wireless charging, electric fireplaces and trendy sofas with a softer color palette for fabrics.
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Share a smart idea with a neighbor, then turn it into a clear message while your mind stays agile.
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The Knicks could, hypothetically, trade a starter to create space beneath the second apron to re-sign Robinson, but breaking up a starting five that just won a title is not a smart idea.
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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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“With-it.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/with-it. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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