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as in fashionable
being in the latest or current fashion
those are some happening duds, man
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as in buzzing
marked by much life, movement, or activity
the downtown theater district is a happening place this autumn
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as in popular
enjoying widespread favor or approval
that might be a happening outfit right now, but not on a woman who'll never see 40 again
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as in experience
an exciting or noteworthy event that one experiences firsthand
the President's visit to the school was a real happening for teachers and students alike
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as in event
something that happens
gave a detailed account of all the happenings of the weekend
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as in occurring
to take place
did anything exciting happen over the summer?
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Recent Examples of happening
Craig Hlavaty, Houston Chronicle, 16 Feb. 2018
In any case, these days, the most happening stuff is often happening between the floats.
—NOLA.com, 1 Feb. 2018
Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 21 Mar. 2025
Though anyone can enjoy this special happening in the world of Amazon promotions, Prime members will be able to score the very best deals, not to mention free two-day shipping and early access to exclusive price drops throughout the year.
—Stacia Datskovska, WWD, 20 Mar. 2025
Space.com Staff, Space.com, 4 Jan. 2025
My brother, Alan, saw what was happening.
—Angela Andaloro, People.com, 4 Jan. 2025
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Adjective
Waco was already a happening place before the Gaines began remodeling homes.
—Craig Hlavaty, Houston Chronicle, 16 Feb. 2018
In any case, these days, the most happening stuff is often happening between the floats.
—NOLA.com, 1 Feb. 2018
Noun
The premise of the original video game is Special Tactics and Rescue Service (STARS) is called into action to investigate a happening in Racoon City.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 21 Mar. 2025
Though anyone can enjoy this special happening in the world of Amazon promotions, Prime members will be able to score the very best deals, not to mention free two-day shipping and early access to exclusive price drops throughout the year.
—Stacia Datskovska, WWD, 20 Mar. 2025
Verb
What's happening with the new race to the moon and other planets?
—Space.com Staff, Space.com, 4 Jan. 2025
My brother, Alan, saw what was happening.
—Angela Andaloro, People.com, 4 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for happening
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For example, one of the male characters in the story named Dingley will wear two vests on top of one other, which Reynoso said was inspired by the early 2000s clothing trend when fashionable young men wore two layered Polo shirts with their collars popped up.—
Pam Kragen,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
6 Apr. 2025
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Whistler elongates the fashionable figures into letter openers, and life into a series of dinner invitations to be sliced open.—
Adam Gopnik,
New Yorker,
6 Apr. 2025
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The cake, then the salad, became increasingly popular across the country as the public responded to the now infamous White House scandal.—
Alana Al-Hatlani,
Southern Living,
2 Apr. 2025
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The site became popular due to its ability to crowdsource scores, rosters and schedules from coaches, athletes and schools.—
Jason Clinkscales,
Sportico.com,
2 Apr. 2025
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With annual trading volumes now reportedly exceeding $3 trillion, Xia sees AI integration as the next frontier for cryptocurrency exchanges in 2025, potentially redefining trading experiences for both newcomers and experienced traders.—
Sean Lee,
Forbes.com,
4 Apr. 2025
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About Athena Elite Sports: With over 20 years of experience in youth programming, Athena prepares students for the all-important transition from high school to college through programs and activities that inspire academic and sporting development, personal growth and cultural understanding.—
Sportico Staff,
Sportico.com,
3 Apr. 2025
Noun
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To submit events To submit a community event for online publication, email information at least two weeks before the event to [email protected].—
Orlando Sentinel Staff,
The Orlando Sentinel,
3 Apr. 2025
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Infantino confirmed in an address to UEFA’s annual congress in Belgrade that the U.S., probably alongside other Concacaf members, had a clear path to stage the event.—
Samindra Kunti,
Forbes.com,
3 Apr. 2025
Verb
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From the outside looking in, the optics aren’t great with the constant back-and-forth suggesting the opposite is occurring.—
Evan Sidery,
Forbes,
26 Dec. 2024
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There could be rainfall moving in during the evening and occurring in the hours leading up to the ball drop.—
Tom Rogers,
Newsweek,
26 Dec. 2024
Adjective
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The exterior layout is stylish and functional that features a massive sundec and a killer beach club that allows guests easy access to the water.—
Bill Springer,
Forbes.com,
2 Apr. 2025
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Pair decorative items, like picture frames, with practical ones, like room spray or cotton balls, to create a stylish and functional display.—
Claire Hoppe Norgaard,
Better Homes & Gardens,
1 Apr. 2025
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The Mission Beach tower is the busiest in the entire city, and the beach’s popularity with tourists makes emergencies more likely there.—
David Garrick,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
5 Apr. 2025
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After two years of busy construction, John and Mable had completed their 56-room Mediterranean Revival masterpiece in 1926, at a time when no homes of such scope existed in Sarasota.—
Thao Thai,
Southern Living,
5 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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Save your favorite Better Homes & Gardens recipes in one place using MyRecipes.—
Sarah Martens,
Better Homes & Gardens,
28 Mar. 2025
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Best of all, this matching set comes in a variety of fun colors, including khaki and my favorite, hot pink.—
Kristin Braswell,
Travel + Leisure,
28 Mar. 2025
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“Happening.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/happening. Accessed 16 Apr. 2025.
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