with-it
Definition
- Adjective:
- Fashionable, stylish: Being aware of and following the latest trends, especially in clothing, music, or culture.
- Shrewdly resourceful in an urban context: Having the practical intelligence and savvy needed to cope successfully in a modern, typically urban, environment.
Usage Examples
- Adjective:
- My grandmother is surprisingly with-it; she knows all the latest music apps. (Describing someone as modern and aware of current trends.)
- To succeed in this city, you need to be with-it and street-smart. (Describing the necessary resourcefulness for urban life.)
- They opened a with-it café that quickly became the neighborhood's trendy spot. (Describing something as stylish and fashionable.)
Advanced Usage
- The term often implies not just awareness of trends but also a degree of cultural and social awareness that allows one to navigate contemporary life successfully.
- It can describe a person, place, or thing that embodies a modern, sophisticated, and up-to-date sensibility.
Variants and Related Words
- Hip (adj): Very fashionable or aware.
- Trendy (adj): Very fashionable or up-to-date.
- Savvy (adj/n): Shrewdness and practical knowledge, especially in a particular field.
Synonyms
- Stylish
- Fashionable
- Hip
- Trendy
- Street-smart (for the resourcefulness sense)
- Up-to-date
Related Idioms
- In the know: Having information about something, especially something current or fashionable.
- You need to be in the know to find the best new restaurants.
- Ahead of the curve: More advanced or modern than others.
- Their marketing strategy is always ahead of the curve.
Adjective
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having the shrewd resourcefulness needed to survive in an urban environment
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in accord with the most fashionable ideas or style
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wears only the latest style
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the last thing in swimwear
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cutting-edge technology
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a with-it boutique
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