1
as in fashionable
being in the latest or current fashion
the strikingly modish gowns that actresses wear to award shows
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as in popular
enjoying widespread favor or approval
a modish chef who is currently the darling of the restaurant reviewers
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Recent Examples of modish
Bloomingdale’s set an American template for a modish form of dry goods emporium generally thought to have originated in early 19th-century Paris.
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Guy Trebay, New York Times, 8 Sep. 2022
In fact, as sprawling Palermo spawned ever more restaurants, its enclaves all got modish nicknames: Palermo Soho, Palermo Hollywood, Palermo Pacífico.
—Catesby Holmes, Condé Nast Traveler, 18 Apr. 2022
But what caught my eye was Bankman-Fried’s aspiration to use his billions to save the world through a modish variety of philanthropy especially popular right now among millennial and Gen Z cybernerds called effective altruism.
—Timothy Noah, The New Republic, 16 Nov. 2022
The low supply of engineers and other critical occupations led to lucrative pay and tons of modish perks.
—Jacob Carpenter, Fortune, 4 Nov. 2022
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Guy Trebay, New York Times, 8 Sep. 2022
In fact, as sprawling Palermo spawned ever more restaurants, its enclaves all got modish nicknames: Palermo Soho, Palermo Hollywood, Palermo Pacífico.
—Catesby Holmes, Condé Nast Traveler, 18 Apr. 2022
But what caught my eye was Bankman-Fried’s aspiration to use his billions to save the world through a modish variety of philanthropy especially popular right now among millennial and Gen Z cybernerds called effective altruism.
—Timothy Noah, The New Republic, 16 Nov. 2022
The low supply of engineers and other critical occupations led to lucrative pay and tons of modish perks.
—Jacob Carpenter, Fortune, 4 Nov. 2022
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for modish
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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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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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At the time, circa 2016, lace fronts were becoming more popular with influencers and artists, so Williamson honed his skills, learning to create a flawless install while blending in his love of color and trendy styles.—
Jessica Fields,
Essence,
2 Apr. 2025
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The popular Netflix series hit fans with a bit of a twist in season 4 by introducing its main character Emily (played by Lily Collins) to Rome, taking her away from Paris for the first time.—
Kimberlee Speakman,
People.com,
2 Apr. 2025
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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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KitchenAid Burr Grinder for $200: This KitchenAid is stylish and easy to clean, according to former WIRED reviewer Jaina Grey, and the burrs are accessible thanks to their placement directly beneath the hopper.—
Matthew Korfhage,
Wired News,
1 Apr. 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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Coffee lovers will need to double-check the label of their favorite morning pick-me-up beverage.—
Moná Thomas,
People.com,
28 Mar. 2025
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Biles, 28, gave a sporty look a chic twist by wearing an oversized white Balenciaga jean jacket with black knee-high leather boots.—
Ingrid Vasquez,
People.com,
5 Apr. 2025
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Head uptown for a chic dining experience by an esteemed Italian design house, indulge in a steakhouse helmed by one of the city’s most renowned chefs, or grab pizza in a lively nightlife setting.—
Rana Good,
Forbes.com,
4 Apr. 2025
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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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“Modish.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/modish. Accessed 16 Apr. 2025.
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