posh

adjective

Definition of poshnext
as in fashionable
having or showing a very high degree of elegance and luxury Celebrities paraded the red carpet in a wide display of posh outfits. The posh hotel carries a hefty price tag.

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Recent Examples of posh The glorious grain of midcentury film captured them in posh Kensington, the hardscrabble East End, a Yorkshire farm, a children’s home, a boarding school. — Lauren Jackson, New York Times, 4 Oct. 2026 To witness this scene, nothing is better than a sidewalk seat and a cocktail at Café Riche, in the middle of the posh neighborhood of Östermalm. — Riza Cruz, Vogue, 29 Sep. 2026 Similar to ballerina sneakers that Nicole Kidman has worn but with a more posh feel, jazz shoes have a slim silhouette, delicate laces, and low heels that keep them feeling lighter than sneakers. — Nicol Natale, PEOPLE, 28 Sep. 2026 Luckily, Amazon is overflowing with practical, yet posh sets that scream quiet luxury. — Alyssa Morin, InStyle, 25 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for posh
Recent Examples of Synonyms for posh
  1. fashionable
  2. stylish
  3. luxurious
  4. sleek
  5. chic
  6. deluxe
  7. lavish
Adjective
  • There has, however, been at least one particularly fashionable crossover.
    — Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 25 Oct. 2026
  • Suiting has taken a turn within the last few years as men, from athletes to actors, are stepping into their most fashionable eras, embracing color and texture.
    — Amina Ayoud, Footwear News, 24 Oct. 2026
Definition of fashionable
Adjective
  • DeMellier’s founder, Mireia Llusia-Lindh, tapped the residential architect Nicolas Schuybroek to create a space that felt like a stylish home with vintage furniture, photography and architecture books and original work by female artists.
    — Samantha Conti, Footwear News, 23 Oct. 2026
  • Specializing in a stylish suite of KD55 showerhead filters, the brand has recently been picked up by leading UK retailer Boots.
    — Tracy Achonwa, Vogue, 23 Oct. 2026
Definition of stylish
Adjective
  • Zook Cabins The bathroom, by contrast, is comparatively luxurious.
    — New Atlas, New Atlas, 25 Oct. 2026
  • Nike has released countless premium renditions of its beloved Air Max 95 sneaker over its three decades-plus on the market, but few are as luxurious as the aptly named Air Max 95 Lux.
    — Riley Jones, Footwear News, 24 Oct. 2026
Definition of luxurious
Adjective
  • Stretch fabrics have sleek constructions without the bulky appearance of conventional stretch denim, and mechanical stretch fabrics offer big, open twills and rigid character.
    — Angela Velasquez, Footwear News, 21 Oct. 2026
  • The tasting restaurant tucked in a sleek, modern setting combines the James Beard Award-winning credentials of chef Eric Ferguson with the hospitality chops of Cat Carter, ensuring a high quality experience that’s hard to match.
    — Heidi Finley, Charlotte Observer, 21 Oct. 2026
Definition of sleek
Adjective
  • This family-run retreat lives and breathes its surroundings, with chic contemporary minimalism that lets the views do the talking.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 22 Oct. 2026
  • For a chic but not boring animal print outfit, use only those two colors as part of your look.
    — Bianca Kratky, Glamour, 21 Oct. 2026
Definition of chic
Adjective
  • My deluxe room on the second floor had high ceilings and views of the Swiss Institute across the street.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 Oct. 2026
  • All five extra songs will be available in a standalone vinyl edition, as well as in a deluxe 2CD edition and across all digital formats.
    — Gil Kaufman, Billboard, 14 Oct. 2026
Definition of deluxe
Adjective
  • Strong reviews should continue to propel the lavish film at the box office, which carries a substantial $100 million price tag.
    — Payton Turkeltaub, Variety, 24 Oct. 2026
  • Kim Kardashian’s parade of 46th birthday outfits continues, and her most recent night-out ensemble might be her most lavish look yet.
    — Chanel Vargas, InStyle, 23 Oct. 2026
Definition of lavish

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“Posh.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/posh. Accessed 28 Oct. 2026.

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