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adjective

Definition of chicnext
as in stylish
being in the latest or current fashion a chic new hairstyle that makes her look very sophisticated

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noun

ˈshēk How to pronounce chic (audio)
as in trend
a practice or interest that is very popular for a short time mockumentaries are the latest filmmaking chic

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Recent Examples of chic
Adjective
New restaurants are opening constantly in Miami-Dade County, with fancy restaurant groups from New York to California moving in and setting up shop in all of the chic neighborhoods. — Miami Herald Staff, Miami Herald, 3 Apr. 2025 Those chic, teensy-weensy braids were the work of Evalyn Denis, a fellow Florida native and versatile hair stylist now based in Los Angeles. — Martine Thompson, Essence, 31 Mar. 2025
Noun
The whole enterprise reminds me of the glamor and silvery chic of New York in the 1930s and demonstrates the city’s endurance as a capital of style and refined taste. — John Mariani, Forbes, 23 Jan. 2025 Get ready to elevate your wardrobe to winter chic with matching sets, cozy cardigans, trench coats, and so much more. — Rosie Marder, Travel + Leisure, 19 Jan. 2025 See All Example Sentences for chic
Recent Examples of Synonyms for chic
  1. stylish
  2. trend
  3. fashionable
  4. latest
  5. happening
  6. vogue
  7. craze
  8. style
Adjective
  • This hat offers a throwback ‘90s look while keeping you stylish and protected.
    — Alesandra Dubin, Travel + Leisure, 12 Apr. 2025
  • By Emma Specter Wellness 5 Daily Activities That Lower Cortisol, No Meditation Required By Ana Morales Opinion The 24 Best Feel-Good Movies to Rewatch Now By Emma Specter Another main focus for the stylish series?
    — Christian Allaire, Vogue, 11 Apr. 2025
Definition of stylish
Noun
  • This reflects an industry trend moving beyond general-purpose models toward variants optimized for specific high-value tasks often driven by enterprise demand.
    — Janakiram MSV, Forbes.com, 15 Apr. 2025
  • Once a marker of shame for many children of South Asian immigrants, hair oiling has filtered into beauty trends on social media.
    — Sawdah Bhaimiya, CNBC, 14 Apr. 2025
Definition of trend
Adjective
  • LeBron James is making a fashionable entrance into the world of Barbie.
    — David Betancourt, New York Times, 9 Apr. 2025
  • When the forecast calls for warm weather and a sprinkle, the lightweight fabric offers protection without compromising on a fashionable, sleek look.
    — Gabrielle Porcaro, Travel + Leisure, 9 Apr. 2025
Definition of fashionable
Noun
  • The latests deaths included three residents of long-term care facilities in Dallas, as well as a Balch Springs man in his 20s and a Dallas man in his 60s.
    — Dana Branham, Dallas News, 30 Apr. 2020
  • That equates to more than 45 million Americans using CBD products, based on latest available U.S. Census estimates.
    — Brendan Bures, chicagotribune.com, 2 Oct. 2019
Definition of latest
Adjective
  • 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
  • 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
Definition of happening
Noun
  • Abstract Expressionism, a painterly movement that trumpeted drippy strokes and flat canvases, was still in vogue when Whitten enrolled at Cooper Union in 1960.
    — Alex Greenberger, ARTnews.com, 20 Mar. 2025
  • Shows about Hollywood feel in vogue, with Seth Rogen’s Apple TV+ series The Studio about the fictional head of a big American player set to launch in a week.
    — Max Goldbart, Deadline, 19 Mar. 2025
Definition of vogue
Noun
  • Connecticut bat-makers weigh in on baseball's new craze, the torpedo; UConn hockey's rise, women's March Madness timing.
    — Dom Amore, Hartford Courant, 5 Apr. 2025
  • Prince William and his wife, Kate Middleton, share children Prince George, 11, Princess Charlotte, 9, and Prince Louis, 6, and their daughter seemingly launched a friendship bracelet craze within the family over the summer.
    — Janine Henni, People.com, 20 Mar. 2025
Definition of craze
Noun
  • How could this happen to such a visceral, joyous style of music?
    — John Blake, CNN Money, 8 Apr. 2025
  • Use heat protectant Your hair is going to be subjected to so much more heat to create those smoother, lasting styles, so using a heat protectant is an absolute must.
    — Lisa DeSantis, Glamour, 8 Apr. 2025
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