as in fashionable
having or showing a very high degree of elegance and luxury
Celebrities paraded the red carpet in a wide display of posh outfits. The posh hotel carries a hefty price tag.
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Recent Examples of posh
The story reported that Ellis used GLAAD funds to upgrade her home, acquire a coveted vacation property and travel first class to posh confabs like the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland.
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Matt Donnelly, Variety, 30 Oct. 2024
Leo: Zombie There's nothing Leo loves more than the spotlight, and no one's ever made a gory zombie look more posh than Demi Lovato.
—Valerie Mesa, People.com, 28 Oct. 2024
Julia’s equally posh BFF Jane (Emily Newsome) feels quite the same about her milksop of a hubby, Willy (Kevin Clarke).
—Karen D'souza, The Mercury News, 25 Oct. 2024
The breakout scene of the first film was when Eddie, going kinda nuts during the early days of his partnership with Venom, took a refreshing bath in a posh restaurant’s lobster tank.
—James Grebey, TIME, 25 Oct. 2024
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Matt Donnelly, Variety, 30 Oct. 2024
Leo: Zombie There's nothing Leo loves more than the spotlight, and no one's ever made a gory zombie look more posh than Demi Lovato.
—Valerie Mesa, People.com, 28 Oct. 2024
Julia’s equally posh BFF Jane (Emily Newsome) feels quite the same about her milksop of a hubby, Willy (Kevin Clarke).
—Karen D'souza, The Mercury News, 25 Oct. 2024
The breakout scene of the first film was when Eddie, going kinda nuts during the early days of his partnership with Venom, took a refreshing bath in a posh restaurant’s lobster tank.
—James Grebey, TIME, 25 Oct. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for posh
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It’s lined with a fuzzy wool blend that will keep your feet warm and cozy while commuting to work or window shopping in the cold, and its fluffy sheepskin detailing adds a touch of fashionable flair.Averi Baudler, People.com, 4 Nov. 2024
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This affordable new collection features a range of fashionable and affordable eyewear options inspired by Kittle’s dynamic and bold persona on and off the field.Kasey Caminiti, USA TODAY, 4 Nov. 2024
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Meanwhile, the Sorel Women’s Ona 503 Hikers are undeniably stylish for shoppers looking to blend fashion and function, and the 50 percent off price tag certainly doesn’t hurt.Merrell Readman, Travel + Leisure, 5 Nov. 2024
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Rob’s direction is stylish; BoulderLight’s understanding of modern audiences is unmatched – and together the filmmakers are best in class.Andreas Wiseman, Deadline, 31 Oct. 2024
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Enter the Neiman Marcus Holiday Book, a classic guide to the most luxurious festive shopping imaginable.Madeline Fitzgerald, Quartz, 14 Nov. 2024
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The luxurious set it’s included in is essential for anyone who wants to ring in the holidays the JLo way.Jackie Fields, People.com, 4 Nov. 2024
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Plus, the new Jet Black aluminum case paired with a sleek black sport band gives it a refined, sporty look.Juhi Wadia, PCMAG, 12 Nov. 2024
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Additionally, the sleek, modern design of the Viomi V8 integrates seamlessly into your kitchen without taking up unnecessary space.New Atlas, New Atlas, 5 Nov. 2024
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The latter compliments any chic city outfit to perfection, adding a simple yet subtle colorful pop.Laura Jackson, Vogue, 5 Nov. 2024
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The wife of Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes often arrives at games dressed in a chic outfit — sometimes rocking the team's signature red and gold.Brendan Le, People.com, 4 Nov. 2024
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Southern California happenings After a century, concrete plant that helped build L.A. makes way for a deluxe tower.Andrew J. Campa, Los Angeles Times, 3 Nov. 2024
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Macchio’s appearance marks the second time Coldplay has performed the record, which appears on the deluxe edition of their latest album, Moon Music.Larisha Paul, Rolling Stone, 1 Nov. 2024
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Target shoppers have the opportunity to snag deals on everyday essentials to more lavish gifts.Francisco Velasquez, Quartz, 14 Nov. 2024
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Once absorbed by the skin, the remaining mud is rinsed off in a lavish Vichy shower, and afterward skin is soothed with an aloe gel mask.Margaux Lushing, Forbes, 5 Nov. 2024
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“Posh.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/posh. Accessed 22 Nov. 2024.
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