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
Hannah Silverman, Parents, 14 Feb. 2025
Rolla’s Gigi Barrel jean, now available in the new Helena Rinse, a deep, chic wash, is a focal point for the campaign.
—Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 13 Feb. 2025
Alexis Bennett Parker, Vogue, 7 Jan. 2025
Not to say what Winslet recounts isn’t compelling: becoming a famous woman in the ’90s era of waif-like chic was nothing short of harrowing.
—Longreads, 19 Dec. 2024
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Adjective
Fact checked by Sarah Scott Comments Some moms in their 40s are joining a cohort of chic people who are reinventing their look.
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Long before the words quiet luxury were ever uttered, The Row established itself as the archetype of anonymous chic.
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While attending day two of the 2025 Invictus Games in Vancouver, British Columbia on Monday, Feb. 10, the Duchess of Sussex, 43, kept warm in a super stylish longline coat alongside her husband, Prince Harry, in 20-degree temperatures.—
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The artist whose been on a roll as of late utilized his set to showcase his most stylish era yet.—
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At its core is Alice, an advanced AI guide that provides 24/7 personalized support while continuously analyzing real-time data from thousands of colleges, admissions trends, and student outcomes.—
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Chinese travel trends China has been working on some innovative ways to get around – from the prototype for what could be the world’s fastest high-speed train to robot legs to make mountain-climbing easier.—
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These fashionable kicks have removable EVA orthotic inserts and thick, cushioned soles that’ll support your feet on long travel days.—
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Meghan Markle isn’t letting chilly weather stop her from wearing a fashionable ’fit.—
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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.—
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That equates to more than 45 million Americans using CBD products, based on latest available U.S. Census estimates.—
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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.—
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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.—
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Community clinics, the inexpensive backbone of China’s health care system before the hospital boom, are back in vogue, while telehealth visits with a doctor are growing in popularity.—
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Kering, which is especially exposed to the Chinese consumer, has been battling a particularly acute downturn, as its star label Gucci has fallen out of vogue.—
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That’s more than double the levels seen before the Covid-19 pandemic and close to the record seen at the beginning of 2021, when the meme stock craze sent GameStop shares on a historic run before a massive crash.—
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But on principle, the bacon-and-sweets craze has gone too far.—
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Here’s our ranking Taste-Off: The best (and worst) pre- and probiotic sodas in local markets Italian sausage is made in various styles, including mild, hot and sweet.—
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“Chic.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/chic. Accessed 27 Feb. 2025.
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