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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
The chic, award-winning, mold-inhibiting, purse-friendly and dermatologist recommended unit also comes with a space for an aromatherapy stone and essential oils to keep your cortisol levels low while micromanaging troublesome coworkers. — Tanya Akim, Forbes, 21 Mar. 2025 Despite the French undertones, this vintage reproduction of, yes, a water fountain, works for a variety of garden aesthetics, including cottage, farmhouse, English, or shabby chic. — Stephanie Osmanski, Better Homes & Gardens, 19 Mar. 2025
Noun
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 Virgin Voyages set sail for the first time in late 2021, with the aim of creating a boutique hotel experience at sea that strikes a balance between nautical chic and glamour for adults only. — Dana Rose Falcone, People.com, 15 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
  • Beyond its stylish design and expert craftsmanship, the home is built for comfort.
    — Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 21 Mar. 2025
  • The star’s casual looks always find the right balance between stylish and functional.
    — Aemilia Madden, Glamour, 20 Mar. 2025
Definition of stylish
Noun
  • These rapid reversals mark the third unsuccessful attempt to introduce VAT on digital services in the Dominican Republic, setting the country apart from the global trend.
    — Aleksandra Bal, Forbes, 23 Mar. 2025
  • Selena Gomez is promoting her new album with Benny Blanco, which means a new spring manicure trend is dropping every other minute.
    — Emily Tannenbaum, Glamour, 23 Mar. 2025
Definition of trend
Adjective
  • In the pantheon of fashionable patterns, one would be forgiven for overlooking plaid.
    — Christina Holevas, Vogue, 14 Mar. 2025
  • In President Donald Trump’s idealized framing, the United States was at its zenith in the 1890s, when top hats and shirtwaists were fashionable and typhoid fever often killed more soldiers than combat.
    — Will Weissert, Chicago Tribune, 10 Mar. 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
  • Some jeans were a blast from the past for millennials who grew up with low rises and flare fits in vogue.
    — Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 7 Mar. 2025
  • In recent years, under the leadership of Democratic donors and others with links to the broader liberal movement, Internews has put its thumb on the scale in developing nations to promote ideas in vogue with domestic left-of-center activists.
    — Robert Schmad, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 6 Mar. 2025
Definition of vogue
Noun
  • Many will remember the sourdough bread-baking craze that emerged at the height of the COVID-19 pandemic when people were stuck at home and looking for something creative to do.
    — Michael Allen, JSTOR Daily, 20 Mar. 2025
  • Air fryers hit the market around 2010, but rose to fame during the home cooking craze of the pandemic lockdown.
    — Meg St-Esprit, Bon Appétit, 18 Mar. 2025
Definition of craze
Noun
  • The medium pile height offers a balance between style, comfort, and practicality.
    — Megan Schaltegger, Better Homes & Gardens, 27 Mar. 2025
  • This is about style preference and body type, not gender.
    — Virgie Tovar, Forbes.com, 27 Mar. 2025
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