as in stylish
being in the latest or current fashion
a chic new hairstyle that makes her look very sophisticated
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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
Danielle Sinay, Glamour, 5 Nov. 2024
It's earned over 20,000 five-star ratings from happy shoppers and comes in 13 colors, from chic navy to khaki green.
—Esme Benjamin, People.com, 5 Nov. 2024
Lila Harron Battis, Travel + Leisure, 9 Oct. 2024
The ultimate in sailing chic, Wally Yachts are streamlined, high tech, luxurious high-performance boats that appeal to the sophisticated individualist who is passionate about sailing.
—Kathleen Turner, Forbes, 28 Sep. 2024
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Adjective
The Barbie star’s chic new chop is courtesy of celebrity hairstylist Marc Mena—also known as the man behind Madelyn Cline’s iconic beach bob—who shared a behind-the-scenes reel of Greenblatt’s transformation to Instagram.
—Danielle Sinay, Glamour, 5 Nov. 2024
It's earned over 20,000 five-star ratings from happy shoppers and comes in 13 colors, from chic navy to khaki green.
—Esme Benjamin, People.com, 5 Nov. 2024
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If you’re tapped out on coastal chic, this is the place to go — Minka feels like a retail nod to the state’s more woodsy, back-to-the-land side.
—Lila Harron Battis, Travel + Leisure, 9 Oct. 2024
The ultimate in sailing chic, Wally Yachts are streamlined, high tech, luxurious high-performance boats that appeal to the sophisticated individualist who is passionate about sailing.
—Kathleen Turner, Forbes, 28 Sep. 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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Away The Bigger Carry-On This carry-on is great for domestic flights, and the green color is so stylish year-round!Sarah Boyd, Forbes, 31 Oct. 2024
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That bucks the usual trends, which typically show ridership falling off in August.Kate Talerico, The Mercury News, 15 Nov. 2024
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Officials had initially responded positively to the trend and had tried to seize on it to boost tourism.Peter Guo, NBC News, 11 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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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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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
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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
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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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Tobacco, like the color black, has managed to stay in vogue despite all its health risks and dangers.Hikmat Mohammed, WWD, 5 Nov. 2024
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The project coalesces in a moment when body horror is very much back in vogue, with the success of Coralie Fargeat’s Cannes prize-winner The Substance, which has grossed over $43M worldwide and drummed up Oscar buzz for star Demi Moore.Matt Grobar, Deadline, 4 Nov. 2024
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By 1962, the monster craze of the '50s had blossomed.Jordan Runtagh, People.com, 2 Nov. 2024
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And that's not incorrect — the J-horror craze of the late-'90s and early-2000s, spearheaded by Hideo Nakata's instant classic Ringu (1998), did produce some of the most memorable horror films in Japanese movie history.Katie Rife, EW.com, 25 Oct. 2024
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Consider adding this style that has a fuzzy inner lining to your winter closet.Nicol Natale, People.com, 20 Nov. 2024
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What’s a little Agatha Christie–style poisoning among the ultrarich and everyone else when prestige is on the line?Sophie Brookover, Vulture, 7 Nov. 2024
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“Chic.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/chic. Accessed 28 Nov. 2024.
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