WITH-IT Synonyms: 33 Similar and Opposite Words

with-it

adjective

ˈwi-t͟hət

Definition of with-it

as in hip

keenly aware of and responsive to the latest developments especially in fashion and entertainment a brand of humor that the comedy club's with-it clientele very much appreciates

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Recent Examples of with-it Everyone’s putting on a cool, with-it surface while paddling like mad underneath. — Olivia Waite, New York Times, 30 Apr. 2025 The line felt dumb and flaccid, derivative in an irritating rather than with-it sense, and lacking the transgression found in good gallows humor. — Lauren Michele Jackson, The New Yorker, 27 Feb. 2025 Even this ostensibly progressive, with-it mother retains the singular ability to embarrass her child. — Bilge Ebiri, Vulture, 30 Jan. 2025 There were lime-green tube tops, lime-green beanies, lime-green hoodies and cowboy hats and sunglasses and at least one lime-green mesh vest like something an especially with-it street paver might wear. — Mikael Wood, Los Angeles Times, 25 June 2024 Some things are simply not meant to be cool, hip, or with-it. — Jay Nordlinger, National Review, 4 Apr. 2024

Recent Examples of Synonyms for with-it

Adjective

Quince’s mid-hip coat is a versatile basic made with luxe Italian wool, while Free People’s slouchier, intentionally oversized option leaves plenty of room to layer chunky sweaters.

— Malia Griggs, Glamour, 21 Sep. 2026
Today’s most successful Republicans hate the Republicans of 2001; today’s hippest Democrats hate the Democrats of 2001.

— Darren Franich, HollywoodReporter, 11 Sep. 2026

Definition of hip

Adjective

The now 65-year-old economist was arrested in January 2025, days before he was set to travel to China with his wife, a Chinese national, and their 6-year-old daughter.

— Eamon Javers, CNBC, 30 Sep. 2026
The realization came buying formula for their now 1-month-old daughter, which can cost families over $100 a month.

— Beki San Martin, Freep.com, 8 Sep. 2026

Definition of now

Adjective

As Detroit prepares to welcome thousands of people downtown for Grand Prix weekend, city leaders say public safety has been a months-long effort.

— Elaine Rojas-Castillo, CBS News, 28 May 2026
For sports travelers, that means the pregame meal does not have to be a chain restaurant, and the postgame dinner does not have to be downtown.

— Noel Burgess, Forbes.com, 11 May 2026

Definition of downtown

Adjective

This fully electric, ultra-compact quadricycle is designed for short urban trips—like zipping down to the shops in a golf cart, but more stylish—offering a simpler alternative to traditional cars.

— Lauryn Higgins, Time, 15 Oct. 2026
In 2025, The Jay hotel in San Francisco teamed up with The Namesake, transforming a section of The Jay’s stylish Third Floor into an exclusive design studio.

— Sofia Celeste, Footwear News, 13 Oct. 2026

Definition of stylish

Adjective

This particular footwear has been becoming increasingly trendy in recent years, with many a platform shoe strutting down the 2026 Primetime Emmy red carpet.

— Erin Wisti, Footwear News, 10 Oct. 2026
New music, new sounds, and changing that algorithm again to the good side, to the trendy side of stuff.

— Mikey Fresh, VIBE.com, 9 Oct. 2026

Definition of trendy

Adjective

Here are the best, smartest and most revolutionary titles the genre created.

— Theara Coleman, TheWeek, 19 Oct. 2026
Apple Turnovers Grandma always appreciated a smart shortcut, and these apple turnovers have that—frozen puff pastry makes the crust on these turnovers quick and easy.

— Jenna Sims, Southern Living, 18 Oct. 2026

Definition of smart

Adjective

With Leoni leaving the label, its refined and subtly chic red carpet looks will clearly depart with her.

— Christian Allaire, Vogue, 15 Oct. 2026
To that end, the best apron should be durable and stain-resistant enough for everyday wear, but also chic enough to don for a dinner party, capable of both protecting and complementing your cutest outfit.

— Alaina Chou, Bon Appetit Magazine, 14 Oct. 2026