BOHO Synonyms: 38 Similar and Opposite Words

boho

noun

ˈbō-hō

Definition of boho

as in bohemian

a person who does not conform to generally accepted standards or customs after living among the bohos for a while, she realized that there was a disenchanting conformity to their nonconformity

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Recent Examples of boho While both goddess braids and boho braids are knotless styles with loose human or synthetic curls braided into some or all of the plaits, the amount of loose hair and where it’s placed is usually what’s up for debate. — Eden Stuart, Allure, 6 Oct. 2026 The boho bob haircut is a softer, more relaxed take on the blunt bob that was trending earlier this year. — Ariel Wodarcyk, InStyle, 6 Oct. 2026 Injectables, lasers and reformer Pilates are now easier to find than a balian; the vibe is no longer backpacker-boho, but chic. — Kathryn Romeyn, Condé Nast Traveler, 30 Sep. 2026 Folklore Taylor Swift Folklore’s angelic aura is best captured with gauzy peasant dresses, soft boho details, and a touch of woodland whimsy. — Zoe Weiner, StyleCaster, 18 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for boho

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maverick

Noun

Much of the money came from indie maverick Mark Duplass, who challenged the producers and writer/director Elliott Tuttle to make a film on that shoestring budget.

— Brent Lang, IndieWire, 22 Oct. 2026
This fall, Drexler’s wild, maverick sensibility is cropping up all over New York.

— Leslie Camhi, New Yorker, 16 Oct. 2026

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