as in fashionableness
the quality or state of being fashionable
kids dyeing their hair in pursuit of hip
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as in fashionable
being in the latest or current fashion
hip sunglasses whose fancy prices will make you squint in disbelief
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as in aware
having inside information
he wasn't hip to what was going on behind the scenes and was taken totally unawares by the company shake-up
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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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as in to inform
to give information to
if you want to get hipped on what goes on behind the scenes at a television network, you should read this book
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Recent Examples of hip
Molly Higgins, WIRED, 17 Mar. 2025
In a second photo, Culpo turned towards the camera and placed a hand on her hip.
—Hannah Sacks, People.com, 13 Mar. 2025
Gary Baum, The Hollywood Reporter, 6 Mar. 2024
These looks feel decidedly cooler and hipper than your standard suit, which can often read too buttoned-up or formal for a more casual outing.
—Christian Allaire, Vogue, 2 Mar. 2023
Matt Donnelly, Variety, 29 June 2023
That's 1 rep. Pro tip: Press hips up throughout movement to keep body in a straight line.
—Women's Health, 6 Apr. 2023
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Noun
Most often a hybrid mattress, using a combination of several layers of foam followed by coils or springs that let pressure points like hips and shoulders sink into the bed, work best.
—Adjective
It was seen as the hipper, edgier alternative to entrenched establishment clubs like Annabel’s and White’s.
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Complex was and remains deeply rooted in music and street culture – from sneakers and skaters to hip hop royalty.
—Recent Examples of Synonyms for hip
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In the pantheon of fashionable patterns, one would be forgiven for overlooking plaid.—
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In President Donald Trump’s idealized framing, the United States was at its zenith in the 1890s, when top hats and shirtwaists were fashionable and typhoid fever often killed more soldiers than combat.—
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Gong and his family members are aware of the filmmakers, even mention the filming, yet remain largely unselfconscious in front of the cameras.—
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Everyone inside the clubhouse is aware of baseball mortality.—
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Brian Hopkins, 2nd, whose ward includes Streeterville, responded by calling (not for the first time) for moving the existing 10 p.m. curfew for minors who are downtown without an accompanying adult back to 8 p.m.—
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This spurred collectors to acquire some organs from movie theaters that were being closed or sold as people shifted from watching movies downtown to watching TV at home in the suburbs.—
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According to Kang, investment in innovative projects should inform how the company should move forward.—
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The night before the vote, Tillis informed Thune of his plan to oppose Hegseth.—
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This is about style preference and body type, not gender.—
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The medium pile height offers a balance between style, comfort, and practicality.—
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The exterior layout is stylish and functional that features a massive sundec and a killer beach club that allows guests easy access to the water.—
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KitchenAid Burr Grinder for $200: This KitchenAid is stylish and easy to clean, according to former WIRED reviewer Jaina Grey, and the burrs are accessible thanks to their placement directly beneath the hopper.—
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Mid-soul-searching, a wise friend suggested something.—
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Some are even considering locking up their assets in various types of irrevocable trusts in advanced estate planning transactions without knowing what their exemption amount will be, which candidly is the current wise advice amongst the private wealth planning community.—
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During Trump's presidential campaign, Iranian hackers sent unsolicited information stolen from the now President-elect's campaign to people affiliated with President 's campaign over the summer, according to the Office of the Director of National Intelligence and the .—
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Billy Ray adopted Trace in 1993 after marrying his now ex-wife Tish Cyrus.—
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“Hip.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hip. Accessed 8 Apr. 2025.
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