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 storm knocked down trees at several locations in Tokyo, including one in the posh shopping area of Omotesando, though nobody was injured, according to NHK public television. — ABC News, 11 Aug. 2026 There are posh parties, through which some of the young characters pass, though no one is doing cocaine or getting murdered. — Robert Lloyd, Los Angeles Times, 5 Aug. 2026 The show has been filming in Paris since the start of summer, and is shooting interiors at the posh Hôtel Lutetia and at theBry-sur-Marne studios on the outskirts of the French capital. — Elsa Keslassy, Variety, 4 Aug. 2026 The seven-bedroom, 10,100-square-foot mansion in Hillsboro Beach is on a posh oceanfront strip where some of Broward’s priciest homes are located. — Catherine Odom, Miami Herald, 4 Aug. 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
  • Their original running shoes are functional, but the fresh FP Movement drop is seriously fashionable.
    — Kyra Surgent, InStyle, 20 Aug. 2026
  • Advertisement Dreams have not always been a fashionable target of study.
    — Veronique Greenwood, Time, 18 Aug. 2026
Definition of fashionable
Adjective
  • His stylish and souvenir models run up to 20 euros ($24) while the cheapest costs 6 euros.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 23 Aug. 2026
  • Amazon’s fashion hub is home to a stylish selection of wrinkle-resistant travel pants for under $40.
    — Chaise Sanders, Travel + Leisure, 23 Aug. 2026
Definition of stylish
Adjective
  • This bedroom’s luxurious bath features beautiful tile, two sinks, each with its own vanity, a soaking tub, walk-in shower, and a separate room for the commode.
    — James Alexander, Hartford Courant, 23 Aug. 2026
  • Within a mind-spinning eight months, Zori Timeless Hotel was born, cleverly converted from the old pension into four luxurious residences within the confines of strict planning regulations that forced them to use the existing space.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 22 Aug. 2026
Definition of luxurious
Adjective
  • Restaurant Pjerin, recognised by the Michelin Guide, is fine‑dining bliss with breakfast, lunch, and dinner served on a sleek glass terrace overlooking the Old Town.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 22 Aug. 2026
  • Despite the frustrations that come with creating one, a truly sleek bun doesn't require growing a third arm and relentless yanking of your strands.
    — Marci Robin, Allure, 21 Aug. 2026
Definition of sleek
Adjective
  • Rooms The style is monastery chic with the recent restyling raising the stakes considerably adding a new sense of design that was absent before.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 20 Aug. 2026
  • The debut campaign captures the essence of Bell by switching between chic, elevated vignettes and unpolished moments about her own daily life.
    — Fairchild Studio, Footwear News, 19 Aug. 2026
Definition of chic
Adjective
  • For families Studios, suites, and deluxe level kings are all spacious enough for families—but for the latter of those options be sure to book early, as there are only 16 up for grabs.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 5 Aug. 2026
  • In the years after Peart’s death, surviving Rush bassist/singer Geddy Lee and guitarist Alex Lifeson worked on their individual solo projects while their classic albums were reissued as deluxe anniversary packages.
    — David Chiu, Forbes.com, 1 Aug. 2026
Definition of deluxe
Adjective
  • Lindsay Lohan wowed in a sleek minidress during a lavish family vacation in the French Riviera with her husband Bader Shammas and their 3-year-old son Luai.
    — Chanel Vargas, InStyle, 23 Aug. 2026
  • The Picture of Dorian Gray An enchanted portrait and a life of debauchery are at the core of this lavish literary horror by Oscar Wilde.
    — Caroline Rogers, Southern Living, 22 Aug. 2026
Definition of lavish

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

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