Synonyms of à la mode

à la mode

adjective

ˌä-lə-ˈmōd 

variants also a la mode

as in fashionable

being in the latest or current fashion

we discovered that what is à la mode for teens to wear in the U.S. isn't all that different from what they wear in Europe

Synonyms & Similar Words

• fashionable
• happening
• exclusive
• chic
• stylish
• in
• hip
• trendy
• swell
• swish
• au courant
• modish
• smart
• fresh
• voguish
• snappy
• supercool
• cool
• sharp
• downtown
• dressy
• funky
• dashing
• edgy
• sassy
• dapper
• saucy
• natty
• classy
• elegant
• graceful
• spruce
• rakish
• posh
• nobby
• ritzy
• spiffy
• haute
• swank
• understated
• handsome
• chichi
• tasteful
• flossy
• majestic
• ultrahip
• doggy
• sophisticated
• kicky
• dudish
• gallant
• flashy
• stately
• doggish
• ultrasmart
• foppish
• ultraposh
• ultrasophisticated
• refined
• soigné
• dandyish
• ultrachic
• ultracool

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• out
• outmoded
• unattractive
• unfashionable
• unbecoming
• uncool
• unmodish
• tacky
• dowdy
• cheesy
• tasteless
• trashy
• inelegant
• sloppy
• unchic
• messy
• untidy
• unstylish
• unkempt
• styleless
• slovenly
• graceless
• wrinkled
• disheveled
• shabby
• rumpled
• unhandsome
• frowsy
• sleazy
• mussy

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of à la mode

Kevin’s former life as a pastry chef in Europe had left him with a love of delicately milky desserts and puzzlement as to why Americans resort, instead, to a la mode. — Lauren Joseph, WSJ, 6 Jan. 2023

This sweet fruit tart is delicious a la mode and perfect for summer. — Morgan Hines, USA TODAY, 28 June 2022

Maine’s sweet plump berries are the star of this quintessential summer treat, which is exceptional on its own or enjoyed a la mode. — Megan Murphy, Robb Report, 2 Sep. 2021

For dessert, customers can choose pumpkin cheesecake or pecan pie a la mode. — Audrey Eads, Dallas News, 12 Nov. 2020