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as in trends
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 manners
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 habits
a usual manner of behaving or doing
it has long been my fashion to rise early
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as in methods
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 shapes
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 tailors
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 produces
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 fashions
Christian Allaire, Vogue, 13 Oct. 2025
Each artist created their own interpretations of Jacobs’ signature silhouettes, ranging from the Tote Bag and Snapshot to ready-to-wear, accessories and wallets, through the lens of joy as wearable fashions.
—Lisa Lockwood, Footwear News, 2 Oct. 2025
Whereas the fashions of grooming locate us in time, hair simply grows as part of our species biology.
—Harmon Siegel, Artforum, 1 Oct. 2025
The outdoor event will feature fashions from MJ’s of Coronado and Pretty Please Collective.
—Linda McIntosh, San Diego Union-Tribune, 25 Sep. 2025
The next unethical president on the left will happily use whatever government bludgeon this administration fashions to pummel the right.
—Krista Kafer, Denver Post, 20 Sep. 2025
The dolls are part of Barbie's Fashionistas Line, an inclusive range of dolls with over 175 varieties of skin tone, eye color, hair color and texture, body types, disabilities and fashions.
—Melina Khan, USA Today, 17 Sep. 2025
Most brands cash in on the appeal of new fashions by constantly changing designs and churning out new colors and cuts each season.
—Corey Buhay, Outside, 15 Sep. 2025
The Trojans’ next two scores came in widely different fashions.
—Noah Gerkey, Oc Register, 14 Sep. 2025
Noun
Today, the shells continue to be found on powwow regalia (Russell McCloud is an in-demand artist for traditional breastplates), as well as on avant-garde runway fashions and fine jewelry pieces.
—Christian Allaire, Vogue, 13 Oct. 2025
Each artist created their own interpretations of Jacobs’ signature silhouettes, ranging from the Tote Bag and Snapshot to ready-to-wear, accessories and wallets, through the lens of joy as wearable fashions.
—Lisa Lockwood, Footwear News, 2 Oct. 2025
Whereas the fashions of grooming locate us in time, hair simply grows as part of our species biology.
—Harmon Siegel, Artforum, 1 Oct. 2025
The outdoor event will feature fashions from MJ’s of Coronado and Pretty Please Collective.
—Linda McIntosh, San Diego Union-Tribune, 25 Sep. 2025
The next unethical president on the left will happily use whatever government bludgeon this administration fashions to pummel the right.
—Krista Kafer, Denver Post, 20 Sep. 2025
The dolls are part of Barbie's Fashionistas Line, an inclusive range of dolls with over 175 varieties of skin tone, eye color, hair color and texture, body types, disabilities and fashions.
—Melina Khan, USA Today, 17 Sep. 2025
Most brands cash in on the appeal of new fashions by constantly changing designs and churning out new colors and cuts each season.
—Corey Buhay, Outside, 15 Sep. 2025
The Trojans’ next two scores came in widely different fashions.
—Noah Gerkey, Oc Register, 14 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for fashions
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Within weeks of its launch, Nano Banana had completed over 200 million edits and given rise to several social media trends.—
Jibin Joseph,
PC Magazine,
8 Oct. 2025
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Experts and business owners told with regards to the retail sector that raising prices to cope with long-term inflationary trends and recent pressures is a difficult balancing act—that while potentially necessary to protect profitability, risks alienating increasingly budget-conscious consumers.—
Hugh Cameron,
MSNBC Newsweek,
7 Oct. 2025
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There is no record of how William’s wife greeted the news of the instant stepson with the polished manners, who impressed even his hard-driving grandfather.—
Stacy Schiff,
The Atlantic,
8 Oct. 2025
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For some, this makes thrifting a stressful proposition, and that stress can lead to bad behavior—and bad manners.—
Heather Bien,
Southern Living,
4 Oct. 2025
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The company’s stock price is already down more than 30% this year, which analysts attribute to a mix of tariffs, competition and shifting shopping habits.—
Kayla Steinberg,
NBC news,
10 Oct. 2025
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Each region has its own method of aging, and the animals’ grazing habits lend distinctive flavors and textures.—
Katherine Whittaker,
Saveur,
9 Oct. 2025
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These methods, while less exacting, are also woefully undemocratic, allowing lawmakers to act independently from and against the interests of the American public.—
Big Think,
Big Think,
10 Oct. 2025
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For years, geologists have used biogeochemical methods — analyzing metal traces in plants and soils — to locate deposits.—
Mrigakshi Dixit,
Interesting Engineering,
10 Oct. 2025
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Beneath a pink bow laden with rhinestones, colorful floral paper was dotted with rhinestones laid in heart and star shapes.—
Zoey Lyttle,
PEOPLE,
7 Oct. 2025
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Look for a variety of shapes and sizes to fit your budget and lifestyle, including one on wheels from East Oak with a 20-foot heating range or a stainless steel fire pit with a 17-inch diameter.—
Michelle Lau,
Southern Living,
7 Oct. 2025
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The company tailors its offerings to meet diverse consumer needs, often through smaller pack sizes, localized flavors, and affordable formats.—
Joe Cornell,
Forbes.com,
8 Sep. 2025
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Whether designing Tribeca apartments or Florida beach houses, the firm tailors its interiors to the location and architecture of the home.—
Elizabeth Stamp,
Architectural Digest,
2 Sep. 2025
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Carnival Films produces the show for Universal International Studios, and it’s distributed by NBCUniversal Global TV Distribution.—
Giana Levy,
Variety,
10 Oct. 2025
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Facility makes military explosives Accurate Energetic Systems produces explosives for the military, commercial demolition firms, and aerospace clients.—
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
10 Oct. 2025
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Across the festival’s various sections, Matheson and her programming team have once again embraced a surprisingly broad collection of filmmakers and filmmaking styles.—
Zac Ntim,
Deadline,
8 Oct. 2025
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Additionally, the garments showcase Rimak’s mastery in pattern cutting, finishing, and scalable detail execution, even on highly creative styles.—
Angela Velasquez,
Sourcing Journal,
8 Oct. 2025
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