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Recent Examples of chichi
Kelly Corbett, House Beautiful, 9 Dec. 2019
Revelers from across the country and abroad were parading through Berlin on Saturday from chichi Kurfuerstendamm street in the west to the city’s landmark Brandenburg Gate.
—Washington Post, 27 July 2019
Yet, everyday cooks don’t need to read a lactic science paper to understand how to make chichi butter choices.
—Lucinda Scala Quinn, Washington Post, 21 June 2019
The pages inside the magazine are just as chichi as the cover, featuring an array of pieces from the Paris Couture collections, including conceptual designs from Marni, Loewe, Calvin Klein, and Emporio Armani.
—Emily Kirkpatrick, PEOPLE.com, 26 Sep. 2017
Of course, there were clues: Michael kicked a puppy in the very second episode, and no self-respecting Elysium so closely resembles a chichi outdoor mall in Pasadena.
—Sophie Gilbert, The Atlantic, 20 Sep. 2017
Madeleine Marr, Miami Herald, 21 Apr. 2025
In Instagram pictures from the chichi event, the 27 year old looks the opposite of stressed, though, posing like a pro.
—Madeleine Marr, Miami Herald, 14 June 2024
This part of Colorado is really chichi and fancy, with lots of great restaurants and amazing natural beauty.
—Krista Simmons, Sunset Magazine, 19 Dec. 2023
Cameo was burning $5 million a month on its staff, travel, parties at the Cameo House, and expensive takeout for stars from chichi spots like Sugarfish and Jon & Vinny’s.
—Sapna Maheshwari, New York Times, 20 Oct. 2023
Robbie Amell stars as Nathan, a tech bro in 2033 whose consciousness is uploaded to a chichi but bizarre afterlife.
—Margaret Lyons, New York Times, 30 Apr. 2020
The Washington area alone has the Jason, the Adele, Eliot on 4th, the Tiffany, AVA, the chichi-sounding Henri, the George, the Lacey.
—Lavanya Ramanathan, chicagotribune.com, 23 Aug. 2019
Freeway demolition on Octavia helped reconnect Hayes Valley to the Lower Haight and Civic Center in the early 2000s, creating an enclave of chichi boutiques, taprooms and expensive homes.
—Rachel Swan, SFChronicle.com, 16 July 2019
They are given adjoining rooms at the local chichi hotel and are seated together at the rehearsal dinner.
—John Anderson, WSJ, 30 Aug. 2018
Adjective
But finding that perfect chichi pullover can be a mission.
—Kelly Corbett, House Beautiful, 9 Dec. 2019
Revelers from across the country and abroad were parading through Berlin on Saturday from chichi Kurfuerstendamm street in the west to the city’s landmark Brandenburg Gate.
—Washington Post, 27 July 2019
Yet, everyday cooks don’t need to read a lactic science paper to understand how to make chichi butter choices.
—Lucinda Scala Quinn, Washington Post, 21 June 2019
The pages inside the magazine are just as chichi as the cover, featuring an array of pieces from the Paris Couture collections, including conceptual designs from Marni, Loewe, Calvin Klein, and Emporio Armani.
—Emily Kirkpatrick, PEOPLE.com, 26 Sep. 2017
Of course, there were clues: Michael kicked a puppy in the very second episode, and no self-respecting Elysium so closely resembles a chichi outdoor mall in Pasadena.
—Sophie Gilbert, The Atlantic, 20 Sep. 2017
Noun
The chichi shindig, which welcomed over 100 elite horses and handlers from across the globe to compete, kicked off Thursday night with an iconic set by music legend Sting.
—Madeleine Marr, Miami Herald, 21 Apr. 2025
In Instagram pictures from the chichi event, the 27 year old looks the opposite of stressed, though, posing like a pro.
—Madeleine Marr, Miami Herald, 14 June 2024
This part of Colorado is really chichi and fancy, with lots of great restaurants and amazing natural beauty.
—Krista Simmons, Sunset Magazine, 19 Dec. 2023
Cameo was burning $5 million a month on its staff, travel, parties at the Cameo House, and expensive takeout for stars from chichi spots like Sugarfish and Jon & Vinny’s.
—Sapna Maheshwari, New York Times, 20 Oct. 2023
Robbie Amell stars as Nathan, a tech bro in 2033 whose consciousness is uploaded to a chichi but bizarre afterlife.
—Margaret Lyons, New York Times, 30 Apr. 2020
The Washington area alone has the Jason, the Adele, Eliot on 4th, the Tiffany, AVA, the chichi-sounding Henri, the George, the Lacey.
—Lavanya Ramanathan, chicagotribune.com, 23 Aug. 2019
Freeway demolition on Octavia helped reconnect Hayes Valley to the Lower Haight and Civic Center in the early 2000s, creating an enclave of chichi boutiques, taprooms and expensive homes.
—Rachel Swan, SFChronicle.com, 16 July 2019
They are given adjoining rooms at the local chichi hotel and are seated together at the rehearsal dinner.
—John Anderson, WSJ, 30 Aug. 2018
Recent Examples of Synonyms for chichi
Noun
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The outcome was less froufrou compared to previous efforts that were rich in bows, ruffles, flounces and patchworks, as the more streamlined hybrids better expressed the rigor of the theme.—
Sandra Salibian,
WWD,
13 Dec. 2024
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None of that decadent froufrou for us Americans, no sir; the Eurosport breathes through a Rochester two-barrel carburetor, and the mixture flows from carburetor to manifold unvexed by any little whirling rotors or impellers.—
David E. Davis Jr.,
Car and Driver,
30 Jan. 2023
Adjective
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The single-story, low-profile home houses three bedrooms—nothing oversized or ostentatious.—
Natalie Hoberman,
Forbes.com,
27 May 2025
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The Saudis envisage The Line — an ambitious, or ostentatious, trail of infrastructure spanning 170km — being front and centre when the country hosts the FIFA World Cup in 2034.—
Phil Hay,
New York Times,
20 May 2025
Noun
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On Friday, May 2, Black designers based in Charlotte will burst on the scene in finery, in flash and pomp during an evening-long showcase.—
Lisa Vernon Sparks,
Charlotte Observer,
30 Apr. 2025
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Standing in 18th-century finery, and with his glasses shoved up to his forehead (as was Henry’s habit), Tucker was videotaped standing in the very spot Henry did — the nearby St. John’s Church in Richmond, four miles east — 250 years ago.—
John Hanc,
New York Times,
25 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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Weisz has the showy lead role (Kim Stanley, who played the same part decades ago, got an Oscar nomination for her efforts).—
Brent Lang,
Variety,
13 May 2025
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Bohemian Rhapsody might have been god-awful, but the role of Freddie Mercury was as singular as it was showy — that of an icon who demanded a place for himself in the spotlight through sheer talent and force of will.—
Alison Willmore,
Vulture,
8 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Nike apparel and equipment for adults will increase between $2 and $10, a person familiar with the matter previously told CNBC, while footwear will see a hike between $5 and $10, depending on price point.—
Ali McCadden,
CNBC,
31 May 2025
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Trump earlier this month slapped 30% tariffs on China, a key source of apparel imports for the retail chain.—
Max Zahn,
ABC News,
28 May 2025
Adjective
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While the boorish behavior of Twain’s shipmates is cataloged throughout (snapping off pieces of ancient monuments for souvenirs, for instance), his most flamboyant portrayal is a self-portrait.—
Caity Weaver,
The Atlantic,
5 June 2025
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Trump was rewriting reality again Friday afternoon as one of the most flamboyant, destructive bromances in government history petered out in the Oval Office.—
Maureen Dowd,
Mercury News,
4 June 2025
Noun
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Buying the Original marks you as a practical person who cares not for frippery.—
Matthew Korfhage,
Wired News,
19 Apr. 2025
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But who has time for all of that frippery, anyway, when war’s a-comin’?—
Kimberly Roots,
TVLine,
20 Dec. 2024
Adjective
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The exuberant, if occasionally puzzling, show—think Barbie movie meets The Wizard of Oz—is directed with great flair by Broadway vet Jerry Mitchell, who is also nominated for best choreography.—
Christopher Barnard,
Vogue,
1 June 2025
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Another popular event is Pride Month, which includes the Rainbow Run 5K and culminates with an exuberant weekend-long festival, parade, and bar crawl (June 28–29, 2025).—
AFAR Media,
AFAR Media,
30 May 2025
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“Chichi.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/chichi. Accessed 10 Jun. 2025.
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