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 posh Shore House and the Beach Village, part of Hilton's upscale LXR portfolio, offer a private pool, a members-only Beach Club, and a living room and beachside outdoor patio.
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Maya Kachroo-Levine, Travel + Leisure, 21 June 2025
Based on the Elin Hilderbrand novel, the show stars Garner as a famous food influencer who hosts a weekend getaway for her friends at her posh Nantucket home; Sevigny and Chan will respectively play the roles of Tatum McKenzie and Gigi Ling.
—Kimberly Roots, TVLine, 10 June 2025
Among those summer guests was Tillie’s future husband, Lew Berg, a British chemical engineer, who impressed Tillie with his posh accent.
—Emily Nussbaum, New Yorker, 9 June 2025
And rodents are a great equalizer—Carrie lives in very posh Gramercy, but still, the rats came for her.
—Jocelyn Silver, Vogue, 6 June 2025
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Maya Kachroo-Levine, Travel + Leisure, 21 June 2025
Based on the Elin Hilderbrand novel, the show stars Garner as a famous food influencer who hosts a weekend getaway for her friends at her posh Nantucket home; Sevigny and Chan will respectively play the roles of Tatum McKenzie and Gigi Ling.
—Kimberly Roots, TVLine, 10 June 2025
Among those summer guests was Tillie’s future husband, Lew Berg, a British chemical engineer, who impressed Tillie with his posh accent.
—Emily Nussbaum, New Yorker, 9 June 2025
And rodents are a great equalizer—Carrie lives in very posh Gramercy, but still, the rats came for her.
—Jocelyn Silver, Vogue, 6 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for posh
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In the snap, the mother-of-two looked as fashionable as ever, this time styling the supportive shoes with a navy linen mini dress and gold jewelry.—
Averi Baudler,
People.com,
11 July 2025
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Shop the best markdowns of fashionable favorites such as Favorite Daughter best-selling trouser, Rag & Bone’s capri pants and By Malene Birger’s knitted skirt.—
Kristina Rutkowski,
Vogue,
11 July 2025
Adjective
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The post included an adorable shot of Baby Boy looking straight at the camera while showing off a stylish Louis Vuitton leash, as well as a video of the little dude snuggled up on Snoop’s lap and chewing on the rapper’s Death Row jacket.—
Anna Chan,
Billboard,
7 July 2025
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Combining sophisticated calf leather with the brand’s signature canvas, the bag is effortlessly stylish and functional.—
Molly Blanco,
Better Homes & Gardens,
7 July 2025
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The spa pairs the area’s historic healing legacy with a hyper-modern approach, elevated by luxurious Italian design and warm hospitality.—
Rona Berg,
Forbes.com,
11 July 2025
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Investing in your body care routine can transform your daily regimen into a luxurious ritual, especially with the skin-baring summer months ahead.—
Kiana Murden,
Vogue,
11 July 2025
Adjective
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Amazon $79 Nothing Nothing's Ear (a) (8/10, WIRED Recommends) deliver AirPods Pro-like sound in fun Pikachu-yellow with comfy silicone tips, plus a sleek charging case rarely seen at this price.—
Parker Hall,
Wired News,
8 July 2025
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Don’t miss out on Beats headphones that come in sleek colors, Peepers reading glasses for as little as $8, and the ever-popular Ninja Creami during Amazon Prime Day 2025.—
Isabel Garcia,
People.com,
8 July 2025
Adjective
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Grab Mitchell’s first creation, The Weekender, in sophisticated navy, a sleek belt bag in chic green, or a commuter duffle in neutral beige.—
Nicol Natale,
People.com,
11 July 2025
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The living quarters are outfitted with luxurious materials, such as marble, teak, and bronze, as well as chic pieces from the Elie Saab Maison collection.—
Rachel Cormack,
Robb Report,
11 July 2025
Adjective
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Clean your pearls with a polishing cloth and a pearl safe spray, our deluxe cleaning kit is perfect for the job.—
Felicity Carter,
Forbes.com,
10 July 2025
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There are several clusters of bedrooms throughout the house, but the deluxe primary suite is a true showstopper with a fireplace, a sitting room with a wet bar, and access to a private deck overlooking the grounds.—
Tori Latham,
Robb Report,
7 July 2025
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The Champagne Bar is a more casual outpost, although still quite lavish (it’s called the Champagne Bar, after all).—
Elise Taylor,
Vogue,
9 July 2025
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However, that style, former college coach and NBA coach Lon Kruger said, is harder to employ in the pros, where players are grown men with lavish salaries and stars often possess more power than the coach.—
Rustin Dodd,
New York Times,
8 July 2025
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“Posh.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/posh. Accessed 21 Jul. 2025.
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