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.
—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
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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These days, the guests skew younger and hipper than outrageously wealthy (though room rates are still nothing to scoff at).—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
30 Mar. 2026
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But a vampire-centric film — up against a dramedy/thriller — was perhaps a bridge too far for even a hipper Academy.—
Scott Feinberg,
HollywoodReporter,
16 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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Like a quality watch, gold necklaces are timeless accessories — living outside of the trend cycle while appearing around the necks of society’s most fashionable year in and year out, no matter the season.—
Stacia Datskovska,
Footwear News,
31 Mar. 2026
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However, this rigorous standard aligns with her upbringing in 1950s Compton, where her parents kept an organic vegetable garden long before the term was fashionable.—
Nick Lichtenberg,
Fortune,
29 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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Lawmakers failed to reach an agreement yesterday to end the now weeks-long Department of Homeland Security shutdown.—
Josephine Rozzelle,
CNBC,
12 Mar. 2026
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But when talking to the now mom of two, there’s a different version of her that emerges.—
Anna Halkidis,
Parents,
3 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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What space the library does have is overwhelmingly downtown.—
Mark Dee,
Idaho Statesman,
25 Feb. 2026
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The ninth annual Black Joy Parade drew thousands of people downtown for an afternoon of good vibes, great food and blaring beats on two stages.—
Warren Pederson,
San Francisco Chronicle,
22 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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Diaper cakes may not sound sophisticated, but there are several stylish options that make great centerpieces.—
BestReviews,
Mercury News,
3 Apr. 2026
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Faux vintage and synthetic materials are also no longer stylish.—
Cori Sears,
The Spruce,
3 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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The furniture is more traditional than trendy—think beige walls, wood accents, and leather reading chairs.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
2 Apr. 2026
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For the past month, wellness and longevity enthusiasts have eagerly waited for the federal government to loosen restrictions on some of the trendy and unapproved therapies.—
Will Stone,
NPR,
31 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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Going beyond the basics of a typical smart scale, the MorphoScan breaks down segmental muscle and fat for each arm, each leg, and your torso, similar to a dual-energy X-ray absorptiometry (DEXA) scan, which is essentially a medical imagery test to gauge these same attributes.—
Andrew Gebhart,
PC Magazine,
5 Apr. 2026
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Police in Ann Arbor want all fans coming to town to celebrate this weekend to make smart decisions.—
Terell Bailey,
CBS News,
4 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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The two-story house, awash with white paint and deep wood accents, feels like entering the home of your chicest Laoation friend—that is, if your friend were a grandson of a 19th-century Lao king.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
31 Mar. 2026
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Shorts + flats outfit ideas for spring 2026 The combination of shorts + flats equals relaxed, practical outfits with an effortlessly chic touch.—
René Chávez Esparza,
Glamour,
31 Mar. 2026
Cite this Entry
“With-it.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/with-it. Accessed 5 Apr. 2026.
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