stylishness

noun

as in elegance
the quality or state of being fashionable the stylishness of the new coat was questionable

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Recent Examples of stylishness Even when some of the tricks become apparent, each new repetition somehow delivers more than the last, though the weightless, old-school video game aesthetic of the alien monster design sticks out even more amid the stylishness of the world captured in-camera. — Guy Lodge, Variety, 22 May 2026 The fresh flip-flop offerings prove that simplicity need not be sacrificed for stylishness, and that all-day comfiness should most certainly not take a back seat to a head-turning summertime aesthetic. — Stacia Datskovska, Footwear News, 11 May 2026 That’s especially true when there’s so much on-sale stylishness in Amazon’s discounted shoe department. — Annie Blackman, InStyle, 15 Jan. 2026 Cove is much larger, with a more formal service style, but the exactitude is still there, the sense of stylishness, the obsession and the delight. — Helen Rosner, New Yorker, 11 Jan. 2026 The stylishness and comfort of this look are behind its effortless beauty; great fits and classic pieces are the hallmarks of Italian style. — Nneya Richards, Travel + Leisure, 22 Nov. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for stylishness
  1. elegance
  2. style
  3. hipness
  4. coolness
  5. trendiness
  6. hip
Noun
  • The composure of Amélie, and the decidedly wild and clownish manner in which she’s painted, can’t be tamed into order, elegance, or beauty.
    — Zachary Fine, New Yorker, 31 Aug. 2026
  • The sellers decided to put the marble over the top and update it with elegance, without taking away what was originally here.
    — David Caraccio, Sacbee.com, 29 Aug. 2026
Definition of elegance
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
Definition of style
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
Definition of hipness
Noun
  • The fabric is lightweight and breathable, with a cropped design that only adds coolness.
    — Shea Simmons, Southern Living, 7 Aug. 2026
  • Stereo 41, Walnut Creek A bastion of late-night coolness – almost too cool – has taken root in downtown Walnut Creek.
    — John Metcalfe, Mercury News, 28 July 2026
Definition of coolness
Noun
  • Despite its recent trendiness, Mahjong’s impact extends well beyond that one incredible scene from Crazy Rich Asians.
    — Madeline Hirsch, InStyle, 3 June 2026
  • Grillo's and Smoothie King said the inspiration for the smoothie came from pickles’ trendiness and their nutritional value.
    — Erin Clements, PEOPLE, 20 May 2026
Definition of trendiness
Noun
  • While keeping your knees slightly bent, hinge forward from your hips and lower the band.
    — Helen Carefoot, Flow Space, 26 Aug. 2026
  • The memory foam gently hugs your body, and our tester said their hip pain disappeared after sleeping on it.
    — Toni Sutton, PEOPLE, 26 Aug. 2026
Definition of hip

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

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