Example Sentences

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Whether rounded for elegance, cat-eye for chicness or with a gradient lens for a dreaminess, sunnies finish a look.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 3, 2026

In other words, what Johnny Cash lacked in chicness he more than made up for with principled decency.

From The Wall Street Journal • Oct. 9, 2025

Using the sunlit gardens and tranquil pool of the villa as a muse, her collection leaned away from Lagerfeld’s signature high-glam aesthetic, presenting a panorama of comfort, chicness — and, gasp, relatability.

From Seattle Times • Oct. 3, 2023

"It is not about the spectacle of being looked at, but the reality of wearing and the confidence and chicness that comes with ti", he added.

From Reuters • Sep. 20, 2023

It was that they seemed to accomplish the opposite of their intended purpose, which is to telegraph the chicness of indifference.

From New York Times • Jul. 21, 2021