CHIC Synonyms: 140 Similar and Opposite Words

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adjective

Definition of chic

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

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

Her characters appears to startle Jeanie in one photo, clad in a chic black and gold ensemble. — Erin Jensen, USA Today, 2 Sep. 2026 In real life, Murray Hill sometimes serves as an also-ran alongside its chic cousin, a Walmart Great Value version of the Village, but in this TV version, the opposite somehow came to be. — Christopher Bonanos, Curbed, 2 Sep. 2026

Noun

Tom Hill / Getty Images The band's rock-chic cool played well on the nascent MTV crowd and their videos, featuring models in short skirts emerging from one of Gibbons' custom roadsters, became a mainstay. — CBS News, 18 Aug. 2026 But for the Castiglionis, hippie chic extends far beyond their Milanese fashion life. — Hamish Bowles, Vogue, 16 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for chic

Recent Examples of Synonyms for chic

Adjective

This poplin maxi skirt is stylish, and its A-line cut can create a flattering silhouette on all body types.

— Jasmine Gomez, Travel + Leisure, 30 Aug. 2026
In the morning, stylish couples from Tokyo were arriving for a ski weekend in late May.

— Everett Potter, Forbes.com, 30 Aug. 2026

Definition of stylish

Noun

Here are a few more tips from our experts on raising a self-sufficient child in the face of the snowplow parenting trend.

— Cheryl Maguire, Parents, 1 Sep. 2026
Also in Shanghai, and increasingly elsewhere, brands continue to favor the slow pop-up model over a long-term real estate commitment due to not only the uncertain outlook, but the incredibly fast churn of market trends.

— Denni Hu, Footwear News, 1 Sep. 2026

Definition of trend

Adjective

From Coco Gauff and Aryna Sabalenka to Naomi Osaka and Novak Djokovic, the biggest stars in tennis traded their on-court kits for some highly fashionable attire.

— Paul Chi, Vogue, 31 Aug. 2026
Packed to the rafters with fashionable Western clothing and accessories, Maverick Fine Western Wear is a must-stop shop in the heart of the Stockyards.

— Christine Lennon, Condé Nast Traveler, 30 Aug. 2026

Definition of fashionable

Adjective

The ship is thoughtfully designed to allow for ample space so guests do not feel overcrowded, even in the most happening spots.

— Susan Barnes, Southern Living, 10 Dec. 2025
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

Definition of happening

Noun

Apart from being a lipstick indicator, the bedazzling craze is one more example of the younger generation’s obsession with the analog economy and consumer culture from over 20 years ago before technology owned their attention.

— Sarah Glodek, Fortune, 28 Aug. 2026
There’s such a great interest now in what life was like before the craze of social media and now AI.

— Derek C. Blasberg, Vanity Fair, 28 Aug. 2026

Definition of craze

Noun

Now that summer will soon become fall, a pair of cropped pants feels like the perfect transitional style.

— Jasmine Gomez, Travel + Leisure, 30 Aug. 2026
Aside from Airstreams, there are two different styles of cabins (not including the additional accessible options), glamping-style tents, and an option to book a tent and Airstream in one campsite.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 29 Aug. 2026

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