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as in fashionable
being in the latest or current fashion
those are some happening duds, man
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as in buzzing
marked by much life, movement, or activity
the downtown theater district is a happening place this autumn
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as in popular
enjoying widespread favor or approval
that might be a happening outfit right now, but not on a woman who'll never see 40 again
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as in experience
an exciting or noteworthy event that one experiences firsthand
the President's visit to the school was a real happening for teachers and students alike
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as in event
something that happens
gave a detailed account of all the happenings of the weekend
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as in occurring
to take place
did anything exciting happen over the summer?
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Recent Examples of happening
Craig Hlavaty, Houston Chronicle, 16 Feb. 2018
In any case, these days, the most happening stuff is often happening between the floats.
—NOLA.com, 1 Feb. 2018
Kim Westerman, Forbes.com, 28 Mar. 2025
There was something generative happening onstage, and then also something generative happening between the stage and the crowd.
—Jon Caramanica, New York Times, 26 Mar. 2025
Lori Ann Larocco, CNBC, 9 Apr. 2025
The most significant innovation in labor may now be happening in the shift economy—in hospitals, retail stores, and restaurants—among workers who never had the option to work from home.
—Nirit Cohen, Forbes.com, 9 Apr. 2025
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Adjective
Waco was already a happening place before the Gaines began remodeling homes.
—Craig Hlavaty, Houston Chronicle, 16 Feb. 2018
In any case, these days, the most happening stuff is often happening between the floats.
—NOLA.com, 1 Feb. 2018
Noun
Easter happenings include the annual Golden Egg Hunt on Sunday, April 20th, where skiers and snowboarders try to find the egg that contains a ‘25-’26 Palisades Tahoe season pass — while eating chocolates passed out by the Easter Bunny.
—Kim Westerman, Forbes.com, 28 Mar. 2025
There was something generative happening onstage, and then also something generative happening between the stage and the crowd.
—Jon Caramanica, New York Times, 26 Mar. 2025
Verb
As companies begin to pull back on orders, which is happening already amid the uncertainty related to overseas manufacturing costs and domestic consumer demand, lower supply will potentially serve as a force sending prices higher.
—Lori Ann Larocco, CNBC, 9 Apr. 2025
The most significant innovation in labor may now be happening in the shift economy—in hospitals, retail stores, and restaurants—among workers who never had the option to work from home.
—Nirit Cohen, Forbes.com, 9 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for happening
Adjective
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Newly single Rachel Zoe, meanwhile, made a grand entrance flanked by a fashionable crew.—
Brianne Tracy,
People.com,
15 Apr. 2025
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By the 1960s, women were making more fashionable style choices.—
Joseph Hudak,
Rolling Stone,
15 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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This popular straight-shaft gas trimmer is lightweight and easy to use.—
Nora Colomer,
FOXNews.com,
14 Apr. 2025
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The regulations also take aim at some of the techniques that have become popular in recent years, such as chumming (the act of throwing bloody fish parts or other bait into the water to attract sharks).—
Melissa Cristina Márquez,
Forbes.com,
14 Apr. 2025
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What began as a membership club has facilitated 1,000+ job placements and helped members secure over $800,000 in funding while building partnerships with global brands like Apple, Nike, and L'Oréal. Also driven by personal experience is Ba Linh Le, 28.—
Brianne Garrett,
Forbes.com,
15 Apr. 2025
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Sachs spoke at that event, appearing and sounding emotional on stage while eulogizing the young officer, a military veteran who had about two years of experience on the police force.—
Jake Goodrick,
Sacbee.com,
15 Apr. 2025
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These events devastate local communities not just as the tragedy unfolds but in its aftermath.—
Shoshi Parks,
Smithsonian Magazine,
14 Apr. 2025
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Volunteering with professional organizations or at industry events is another powerful way to demonstrate your skills, initiative, and passion for your field.—
Caroline Castrillon,
Forbes.com,
14 Apr. 2025
Verb
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Firefly Aerospace's achievement, occurring toward the end of its 14-day mission, also marks a first for an American commercial company.—
Eric Lagatta,
USA TODAY,
14 Mar. 2025
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While the exact details of the Pace-Sotheby’s deal remain unconfirmed, discussions between the two companies have been occurring on and off since the pandemic, when both concurrently followed their clients to the tony enclaves of East Hampton and Palm Beach.—
Daniel Cassady,
ARTnews.com,
14 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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This hat offers a throwback ‘90s look while keeping you stylish and protected.—
Alesandra Dubin,
Travel + Leisure,
12 Apr. 2025
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It was designed by Martina Fenech Adami to showcase how micro-living can be both stylish and sustainable.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
11 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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Check-in is seamless, but the hotel has only six parking spots and availability may be limited, especially on busy weekends, so plan to park across or down the street just in case.—
Katie Kelly Bell,
Forbes.com,
16 Apr. 2025
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And while Christophe had been busy developing a national school system during his reign, under Boyer, and all subsequent presidents, such projects had to be put on hold.—
Marlene L. Daut,
The Conversation,
16 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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Everybody's favorite socially awkward evil couple, Dedra Meero (Denise Gough) and Syril Karn (Kyle Soller), are doing terrible things for the Imperial Security Bureau, while Luthen and Cassian try to help the nascent rebellion movement on the planet.—
Kelly Lawler,
USA Today,
22 Apr. 2025
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Now, fan favorite Andor, a rather bleak look at the rebellion from the perspective of Rogue One’s sacrificial hero Cassian Andor (Diego Luna), is coming back for a big, bold, second season.—
Elizabeth Logan,
Glamour,
21 Apr. 2025
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“Happening.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/happening. Accessed 25 Apr. 2025.
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