def

adjective

Definition of defnext
slang
as in now
keenly aware of and responsive to the latest developments especially in fashion and entertainment of the rappers on the scene, he was definitely the most def

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for def
  1. now
  2. downtown
  3. hip
  4. stylish
Adjective
  • The now 22-year-old, who grew up in Westfield, New Jersey, shared a now-viral clip from the first episode of her cooking show Cooking with Ley Ley Shea on her TikTok.
    — Hannah Sacks, PEOPLE, 14 Apr. 2026
  • All of the world’s greatest golfers combined are boring compared to Tiger and his now Elvis-like descent.
    — Mac Engel April 9, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 9 Apr. 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
  • In 1965, Asher cofounded Indica, a London bookshop and art gallery that attracted the hippest of the hip.
    — Peter Larsen, Daily News, 23 June 2026
  • Stand with your feet hip-width apart, with the kettlebell between your feet.
    — Jakob Roze, Health, 17 June 2026
Definition of hip
Adjective
  • Even a 73-year-old shopper was impressed by its stylish, comfortable fit.
    — Destinee Scott, Travel + Leisure, 6 July 2026
  • The culotte-style stretchy shorts are equal parts comfortable and stylish, and the high-neck top can be worn either tucked-in or down and loose.
    — Jill Layton, PEOPLE, 4 July 2026
Definition of stylish
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“Def.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/def. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.

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