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Fashionable objective held in attempt (6)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

trendy

'fashionable' is the definition.
(similar in meaning)

'objective held in attempt' is the wordplay.
'objective' becomes 'end' (both can mean a purpose).
'held in' is an insertion indicator.
'attempt' becomes 'try' (synonyms).
'end' put inside 'try' is 'TRENDY'.

(Other definitions for trendy that I've seen before include "In vogue" , "Hot" , "Up to date, fashionable" , "In accordance with the latest fad" , "Fashionable, in style" .)

I've seen this clue in the Sydney Morning Herald.
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