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adjective

ˈtren-dē How to pronounce trendy (audio)
Definition of trendynext
1
as in fashionable
being in the latest or current fashion if what's in the stores is any indication, shorter skirts are trendy again this year

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2
as in downtown
keenly aware of and responsive to the latest developments especially in fashion and entertainment trendy foodies always looking for the hottest chefs and the coolest restaurants

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trendy

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noun

as in modern

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Recent Examples of trendy
Adjective
Luckily for me, though, Amazon is overflowing with cool-girl sneakers that are posh and trendy, but still practical and versatile for everyday wear. — Alyssa Morin, InStyle, 2 July 2026 Quality, consistency and craftsmanship hold sway over trendy bites and Instagram flash in SouthPark's food and drink scene. — Heidi Finley, Charlotte Observer, 29 June 2026
Noun
Trauma trendy, but trendy none the less. — Chadd Scott, Forbes.com, 16 Aug. 2025 What are your favorite trendy, niche subgenres? — Clare Mulroy, USA Today, 21 Aug. 2025 See All Example Sentences for trendy
Recent Examples of Synonyms for trendy
  1. fashionable
  2. downtown
  3. modern
  4. stylish
  5. hip
  6. hipster
  7. chic
  8. now
Adjective
  • Queen was known for her great eye and her ability to discern what was original and fashionable.
    — Lisa Lockwood, Footwear News, 6 July 2026
  • One of them, the Piscine Deligny, became one of the city’s most fashionable spots, eventually hosting swimming events for the 1900 Paris Olympics.
    — Camille Knight, CNN Money, 4 July 2026
Definition of fashionable
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
Noun
  • Today, supposedly sophisticated moderns have laundered Moloch’s dark faith into militarism, imperialism, and capitalism.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 3 June 2026
  • For Göransson and Nolan, the ancient and the modern are not so far apart.
    — Eliana Dockterman, Time, 12 May 2026
Definition of modern
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
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
Noun
  • Similarly, reaching the bars and restaurants of southern Bali’s hipster hub Canggu will take you at least half an hour.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 1 July 2026
  • This run of the 101 still has enough hipster plant shops, low-slung thrift spot and inexplicable little storefronts (Child of Wild?
    — David Hochman, Forbes.com, 25 June 2026
Definition of hipster
Adjective
  • The brand has an expansive lineup of chic, comfortable shoes that look designer without the sticker shock.
    — Annie Blackman, InStyle, 3 July 2026
  • Filippo De Laurentiis targets clients looking for understated, chic elegance.
    — Fairchild Studio, Footwear News, 2 July 2026
Definition of chic
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

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