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In/ synonym of fashionable
Message from nutmeg1906 posted on 02-10-2011 at 11:28:07 (D | E | F)
Hello,
I sometimes use the adjective “in” as a synonym of “popular and fashionable”
[e.g. Purple is the in colour this spring. / Exotic pets are the in thing right now. / Short skirts are in again. etc.]
Is it possible to use it in its comparative / superlative forms?
If so, could you please give me some examples?
Thank you!
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Edited by lucile83 on 02-10-2011 12:29
Message from nutmeg1906 posted on 02-10-2011 at 11:28:07 (D | E | F)
Hello,
I sometimes use the adjective “in” as a synonym of “popular and fashionable”
[e.g. Purple is the in colour this spring. / Exotic pets are the in thing right now. / Short skirts are in again. etc.]
Is it possible to use it in its comparative / superlative forms?
If so, could you please give me some examples?
Thank you!
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Edited by lucile83 on 02-10-2011 12:29
Re: In/ synonym of fashionable from chrislondon, posted on 02-10-2011 at 21:14:36 (D | E)
Hi,
You would have to say 'more in' e.g. 'Short skirts are more in this year than last year', although it sounds a little strange. Perhaps ' more in fashion' would be better here. I wouldn't use the superlative. I would say 'the latest fashion'.
Best Wishes
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Edited by chrislondon on 03-10-2011 21:31
Re: In/ synonym of fashionable from nutmeg1906, posted on 02-10-2011 at 21:43:31 (D | E)
Thank you!
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