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as in trend
a practice or interest that is very popular for a short time
during the 1990s tattoos once again became a hot fashion especially for young men
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as in style
a distinctive way of putting ideas into words
when angry, he tends to express himself in a fashion that shows that he has a mastery of all of the expletives in which the English language abounds
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as in ritual
a usual manner of behaving or doing
it has long been my fashion to rise early
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as in approach
the means or procedure for doing something
you can mix the ingredients in any fashion you choose—by hand or by machine
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as in dignity
high position within society
a literary salon attended by people of fashion from all over the city
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as in shape
the outward appearance of something as distinguished from its substance
over the millennia, nature had worked the face of the rocky cliff into the fashion of a man's head
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as in to tailor
to change (something) so as to make it suitable for a new use or situation
the ex-governor seems to be fashioning his political beliefs to win favor with a more conservative national electorate
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as in to produce
to bring into being by combining, shaping, or transforming materials
for the Christmas pageant the boy's mother was able to fashion the length of fabric into something that could pass as a shepherd's outfit
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Recent Examples of fashion
Leah Asmelash,
CNN Money,
28 June 2026
On June 28, the The Parent Trap star stepped out in a vintage Chanel ensemble from the fashion houses's Spring/Summer 1995 Ready-to-Wear Micro-suits collection.
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Chanel Vargas,
InStyle,
28 June 2026
Daniel Libit,
Sportico.com,
19 June 2026
Aside from tote bags, old T-shirts can be cut and fashioned into gift bags as well.
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Melissa Epifano,
The Spruce,
19 June 2026
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The fashion industry has been struggling in Europe and China, while seeing growth in North America, Ebner said.
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Leah Asmelash,
CNN Money,
28 June 2026
On June 28, the The Parent Trap star stepped out in a vintage Chanel ensemble from the fashion houses's Spring/Summer 1995 Ready-to-Wear Micro-suits collection.
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Chanel Vargas,
InStyle,
28 June 2026
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Hanlon, who has previously fashioned other Assembly Hall statues, signed a contract with the university in December 2024.
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Daniel Libit,
Sportico.com,
19 June 2026
Aside from tote bags, old T-shirts can be cut and fashioned into gift bags as well.
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Melissa Epifano,
The Spruce,
19 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for fashion
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In January, a World Economic Forum report estimated that new technology, alongside other economic and demographic trends, will create 170 million roles and displace 92 million others by 2030.
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This trend, however, sparks concerns about a looming leadership crisis.
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The decor throughout pays homage to local style and the Louisiana environment with white shiplap walls, white-oak details, and, above the beds, oversize plaster wall reliefs depicting magnolia flowers.
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For dressier occasions, platform sandals like Martha Stewart's go-to style offer comfort, support, and polish all in one.
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Toni and Shakira appeared to be in trouble after one of the show’s most meta humiliation rituals, in which the group is treated to a showing of clips of themselves having private conversations about their castmates and lovers.
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Because Capricorn is an Earth sign, Thomas shared rituals connected to nature may feel especially powerful during this lunar phase.
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Mouth Competitive eaters have a unique approach to eating that differs significantly from that of the average person.
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But even opening on 1,500 screens, Harris’ brilliantly dexterous approach proved too much for the film’s marketers.
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Choung Wan, an emeritus professor at Seoul’s Kyung Hee University Law School, said laws are urgently needed to protect the dignity and other rights of the deceased.
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But liberals should have confidence in meeting those fears with arguments about natural-law principles of equality and dignity underpinning our legal tradition.
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In what was billed as a bullpen game, Barnes handled the final seven innings, leaving the varsity bullpen in fine shape for the Padres series.
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Norway sat off during the second half, holding their 4-5-1 shape, and the Ivory Coast equaliser came about from a system switch and double sub.
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Staff members assess each child's needs and tailor the lessons accordingly.
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They’re also suited for specific boating environments, with canoeing most frequently seen in rivers, lakes, and shallower waters while sailboats are more tailored for wider distances and uses.
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During an earnings call in May, Chief Executive Brian Chesky said AI now writes nearly 60% of new code, produced by the company’s engineers.
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For decades, oceans have acted as the planet’s main heat sink, absorbing 90% of the excess heat produced by humans burning fossil fuels.
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“Fashion.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fashion. Accessed 3 Jul. 2026.
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