as in hip
keenly aware of and responsive to the latest developments especially in fashion and entertainment
a brand of humor that the comedy club's with-it clientele very much appreciates
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Recent Examples of with-it
Everyone’s putting on a cool, with-it surface while paddling like mad underneath.
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Olivia Waite, New York Times, 30 Apr. 2025
The line felt dumb and flaccid, derivative in an irritating rather than with-it sense, and lacking the transgression found in good gallows humor.
—Lauren Michele Jackson, The New Yorker, 27 Feb. 2025
Even this ostensibly progressive, with-it mother retains the singular ability to embarrass her child.
—Bilge Ebiri, Vulture, 30 Jan. 2025
June 25, 2024 3 AM PT Facebook Show more sharing options
There were lime-green tube tops, lime-green beanies, lime-green hoodies and cowboy hats and sunglasses and at least one lime-green mesh vest like something an especially with-it street paver might wear.
—Mikael Wood, Los Angeles Times, 25 June 2024
There were lime-green tube tops, lime-green beanies, lime-green hoodies and cowboy hats and sunglasses and at least one lime-green mesh vest like something an especially with-it street paver might wear.
—Mikael Wood, Los Angeles Times, 25 June 2024
Some things are simply not meant to be cool, hip, or with-it.
—Jay Nordlinger, National Review, 4 Apr. 2024
Olivia Waite, New York Times, 30 Apr. 2025
The line felt dumb and flaccid, derivative in an irritating rather than with-it sense, and lacking the transgression found in good gallows humor.
—Lauren Michele Jackson, The New Yorker, 27 Feb. 2025
Even this ostensibly progressive, with-it mother retains the singular ability to embarrass her child.
—Bilge Ebiri, Vulture, 30 Jan. 2025
June 25, 2024 3 AM PT Facebook Show more sharing options
There were lime-green tube tops, lime-green beanies, lime-green hoodies and cowboy hats and sunglasses and at least one lime-green mesh vest like something an especially with-it street paver might wear.
—Mikael Wood, Los Angeles Times, 25 June 2024
There were lime-green tube tops, lime-green beanies, lime-green hoodies and cowboy hats and sunglasses and at least one lime-green mesh vest like something an especially with-it street paver might wear.
—Mikael Wood, Los Angeles Times, 25 June 2024
Some things are simply not meant to be cool, hip, or with-it.
—Jay Nordlinger, National Review, 4 Apr. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for with-it
Adjective
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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
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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
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Thumping techno drums roll in alongside the stabbing synth lead, which nods to the fashionable sound of the decade’s preferred flavor of techno, currently spearheaded by the likes of Charlotte de Witte and Sara Landry.—
Katie Bain,
Billboard,
23 July 2025
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The Bicester Collection was among those early visionaries embedding emotion, atmosphere, and local nuance into its villages long before experiential retail became fashionable.—
Kate Hardcastle,
Forbes.com,
22 July 2025
Adjective
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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
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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
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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
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A day of concerts continued as planned in the downtown Milwaukee park July 12.—
Piet Levy,
jsonline.com,
13 July 2025
Adjective
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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
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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
Adjective
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Caribe Hilton Located in the heart of San Juan directly between Old San Juan and trendy Condado, Caribe Hilton is one of the city's most iconic hotels, with more than 75 years of history of welcoming guests to its 17-acre beachfront grounds.—
Carley Rojas Ávila,
Forbes.com,
14 July 2025
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They’re made from a combination of linen and viscose to minimize wrinkling and come with a trendy low-rise waist and drawstring tie to offer you an ideal fit.—
Danielle Calma,
Travel + Leisure,
13 July 2025
Adjective
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The fusion of French and American style came to life when Olympia Gayot, the chic creative director of J.Crew, met Jeanne Damas, the quintessential Parisian style icon and founder of Rouje.—
Lauren Alexis Fisher,
Footwear News,
23 July 2025
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These chic, functional updates strike the perfect balance between form and purpose.—
Patricia Shannon,
Better Homes & Gardens,
23 July 2025
Adjective
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If you’re just getting started with rebounding and want something compact and easy to use (that doesn’t cost a small fortune), here’s a smart entry point.—
Jordan Galloway,
SELF,
15 July 2025
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If your primary goal is to maximize workspace while ensuring your computer can grow with your needs, a mini-PC paired with a quality monitor is a smarter, longer-lasting solution.—
Ken Colburn,
AZCentral.com,
14 July 2025
Cite this Entry
“With-it.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/with-it. Accessed 30 Jul. 2025.
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