def

slang
as in now
keenly aware of and responsive to the latest developments especially in fashion and entertainment of the rappers on the scene, he was definitely the most def

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Adjective
  • These involve illicit activity in the park as well as Turner’s tragic backstory involving his now ex-wife Jill (Rosemarie DeWitt) and their son, who died several years earlier.
    Erik Kain, Forbes.com, 21 July 2025
  • There are also about two living tons of pressure on David Stearns to upgrade the Mets roster, simply because the Mets are as much of a now team as there is in baseball, and that includes the Dodgers.
    Mike Lupica, New York Daily News, 19 July 2025
Adjective
  • Now, as soon as next year, the historic campus will transform into housing with 213 apartments as the city's Department of Metropolitan Development and private developers redevelop dilapidated buildings downtown into residential and commercial spaces.
    Alysa Guffey, IndyStar, 2 July 2025
  • A day of concerts continued as planned in the downtown Milwaukee park July 12.
    Piet Levy, jsonline.com, 13 July 2025
Adjective
  • It was seen as the hipper, edgier alternative to entrenched establishment clubs like Annabel’s and White’s.
    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
Adjective
  • However, there is an increasingly impressive array of stylish spots that might tempt you to stay off the beachfront, like the brand-new collection of 10 villas at Trobbu Tulum, offering a luxe private experience and even the option of all-inclusive dining.
    Carley Rojas Avila, Travel + Leisure, 19 July 2025
  • The home's exterior boasts a sleek modern wall fountain at the front entrance, hinting at the stylish design found throughout.
    Diana Leyva, The Tennessean, 18 July 2025
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“Def.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/def. Accessed 30 Jul. 2025.

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