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noun

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How is the word vogue distinct from other similar nouns?

Some common synonyms of vogue are craze, fad, fashion, mode, rage, and style. While all these words mean "the usage accepted by those who want to be up-to-date," vogue stresses the wide acceptance of a fashion.

short skirts are back in vogue

When is fad a more appropriate choice than vogue?

While in some cases nearly identical to vogue, fad suggests caprice in taking up or in dropping a fashion.

last year's fad is over

In what contexts can fashion take the place of vogue?

Although the words fashion and vogue have much in common, fashion is the most general term and applies to any way of dressing, behaving, writing, or performing that is favored at any one time or place.

the current fashion

When might mode be a better fit than vogue?

While the synonyms mode and vogue are close in meaning, mode suggests the fashion of the moment among those anxious to appear elegant and sophisticated.

slim bodies are the mode at this resort

How do rage and craze relate to one another, in the sense of vogue?

Both rage and craze stress intense enthusiasm in adopting a fad.

Cajun food was the rage nearly everywhere for a time
crossword puzzles once seemed just a passing craze but have lasted

When can style be used instead of vogue?

In some situations, the words style and vogue are roughly equivalent. However, style often implies a distinctive fashion adopted by people of taste.

a media baron used to traveling in style

Example Sentences

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Recent Examples of vogue
Noun
Our team did the film to highlight the underground ballroom and vogue artists from Southeast Asia. Sara Merican, Deadline, 24 Sep. 2025 Fans will see Infinite sporting braids — dressed in all black with daring red leather gloves as he vogues and dances unapologetically in his glory. Amber Corrine, VIBE.com, 16 Sep. 2025 Long throws are in vogue again, so too is the big No 9. Jacob Tanswell, New York Times, 11 Sep. 2025 Like clothing, body styles go in and out of vogue. Leah Asmelash, CNN Money, 7 Sep. 2025 See All Example Sentences for vogue
Recent Examples of Synonyms for vogue
Adjective
  • Toss it in your tote for just-in-case scenarios, or drape it over your shoulders and tie for a more fashionable statement.
    Nusrat Sultana, Better Homes & Gardens, 8 Oct. 2025
  • Vionic Winny 2 Sneakers Vionic sneakers are fashionable enough to wear to work or the grocery store thanks to the versatile leather and suede materials — and this pair is currently at one of its lowest prices.
    Rylee Johnston, PEOPLE, 8 Oct. 2025
Noun
  • While stocks in the region, so far, have underperformed their emerging-market peers, letting down many investors, these lower valuations are attractive to KKR because of the positive macro trends.
    Mohammed Sergie, semafor.com, 9 Oct. 2025
  • An extension of little luxuries, this trend is an easy way to treat yourself to something both beautiful and delicious!
    Kimberly Holland, Southern Living, 8 Oct. 2025
Noun
  • During the peak season, due to its massive popularity, the train operates differently from other times of the year.
    Acacia Gabriel, Travel + Leisure, 8 Oct. 2025
  • But his time in prison has only increased his popularity.
    Ivana Kottasová, CNN Money, 8 Oct. 2025
Adjective
  • Shop the Rag & Bone sweatpant jeans, these popular Halara pants, a budget-friendly Amazon pair, and more.
    Laura Lu, Parents, 8 Oct. 2025
  • The ‘dogs’ proved so popular, in fact, that the 1966 World Cup group game between France and Uruguay had to be moved across London to White City as Wembley’s owners refused to cancel its regular Friday night meeting.
    Richard Sutcliffe, New York Times, 7 Oct. 2025
Noun
  • Two months before Twilight kicked off the glittery vampire craze, Alan Ball’s True Blood had already put an original, sexy spin on the jugular-draining genre.
    Matt Cabral, Entertainment Weekly, 4 Oct. 2025
  • The low-fat craze of the '80s and '90s left sales of similar deli meats like bologna dropping year after year, according to the blog Food Republic.
    Deirdre Bardolf, FOXNews.com, 4 Oct. 2025
Noun
  • The more star players advocate for higher pay, the more the market will continue to shift in their favor in this rising cap world.
    Shayna Goldman, New York Times, 9 Oct. 2025
  • Budge, the city councilmember, said that helped win her favor.
    Sacbee.com, Sacbee.com, 9 Oct. 2025
Noun
  • These latests features are designed for enterprises who want to integrate their AI technology with either existing Salesforce data or even their own data.
    Gene Marks, Forbes.com, 7 Sep. 2025
  • The latests deaths included three residents of long-term care facilities in Dallas, as well as a Balch Springs man in his 20s and a Dallas man in his 60s.
    Dana Branham, Dallas News, 30 Apr. 2020
Adjective
  • Touch in Sol’s fan-favorite primer smooths skin with a lightweight, velvety finish that blurs the appearance of pores and grips onto makeup in place all day.
    Sarah Han, Allure, 9 Oct. 2025
  • Young Thug revealed his top rappers and favorite albums during a guest appearance on Adin Ross’ Kick channel last week.
    Amber Corrine, VIBE.com, 9 Oct. 2025

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“Vogue.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/vogue. Accessed 10 Oct. 2025.

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