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Definition of hipnext

hip

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adjective

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as in downtown
keenly aware of and responsive to the latest developments especially in fashion and entertainment hip fashionistas wouldn't be caught dead in that outfit

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hip

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verb

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Recent Examples of hip
Noun
Yeah, salsa class is fun, but all that dancing around is a recipe for hip pain later! Glamour, 24 Aug. 2026 Malo died Sunday at Montreal University Hospital Center of complications from a hip fracture, his rep told The Hollywood Reporter. Etan Vlessing, HollywoodReporter, 24 Aug. 2026
Adjective
What better chaser to The Wizard of Oz than The Rocky Horror Picture Show, which is essentially just The Wizard of Oz with hipper songs and better makeup? Kory Grow, Rolling Stone, 16 June 2026 But Obama's center projects a younger, hipper, less stuffy vibe than its general ilk. Susan Page, USA Today, 15 June 2026
Verb
Who was cool or hip enough to realize what The Kinks were singing about! Walden Green, Pitchfork, 23 Mar. 2026 Laureano narrowed his stance to hip length for a quicker, more direct path to the ball with less head movement. Jeff Sanders, San Diego Union-Tribune, 6 Mar. 2026 See All Example Sentences for hip
Recent Examples of Synonyms for hip
Noun
  • Now that summer will soon become fall, a pair of cropped pants feels like the perfect transitional style.
    Jasmine Gomez, Travel + Leisure, 30 Aug. 2026
  • Aside from Airstreams, there are two different styles of cabins (not including the additional accessible options), glamping-style tents, and an option to book a tent and Airstream in one campsite.
    Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 29 Aug. 2026
Adjective
  • From Coco Gauff and Aryna Sabalenka to Naomi Osaka and Novak Djokovic, the biggest stars in tennis traded their on-court kits for some highly fashionable attire.
    Paul Chi, Vogue, 31 Aug. 2026
  • Packed to the rafters with fashionable Western clothing and accessories, Maverick Fine Western Wear is a must-stop shop in the heart of the Stockyards.
    Christine Lennon, Condé Nast Traveler, 30 Aug. 2026
Adjective
  • No one should underestimate the mortal significance of medical discreetness; researchers are well aware that many patients risk their own health due to the stigma associated with requiring medical help.
    New Atlas, New Atlas, 30 Aug. 2026
  • Most law firms are likely not even aware of Google’s new offerings, and yet the capabilities and benefits appear to be substantial – and cost-effective.
    Gene Marks, Forbes.com, 30 Aug. 2026
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
Verb
  • This list is informed by The Athletic’s newsroom — including David Ornstein — and their reporting in the last days of the window.
    The Athletic UK Staff, New York Times, 1 Sep. 2026
  • Any business, town or development group needs this data informing their decisions.
    Twila Moon, Washington Post, 31 Aug. 2026
Noun
  • Sure, Palm Springs revived its hipness quotient with Rat Pack patina, and Coachella became a global brand thanks to the music festival.
    Steve Hochman, SPIN, 22 June 2026
  • There were limits to his hipness, though.
    Alex Ross, New Yorker, 15 June 2026
Adjective
  • This poplin maxi skirt is stylish, and its A-line cut can create a flattering silhouette on all body types.
    Jasmine Gomez, Travel + Leisure, 30 Aug. 2026
  • In the morning, stylish couples from Tokyo were arriving for a ski weekend in late May.
    Everett Potter, Forbes.com, 30 Aug. 2026
Adjective
  • And another small change may also have benefited him, both mentally and timing-wise.
    Charlotte Varnes, New York Times, 26 Aug. 2026
  • And that’s both take-wise as well as diversity-wise and gender-wise and religion-wise and industry-wise.
    Marcus Jones, IndieWire, 26 Aug. 2026

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“Hip.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hip. Accessed 2 Sep. 2026.

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