as in fashionable
enjoying widespread favor or approval
a faddish novelist who impressed some critics, at least for a time
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Recent Examples of faddish
What is new, however, is the scale, accessibility, and uptake of faddish pharmaceuticals.
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Nicholas Florko, The Atlantic, 16 Mar. 2026
Nicholas Florko, The Atlantic, 16 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for faddish
Adjective
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The cozy fleece bottoms have a flattering straight-leg fit and feature subtle side piping, giving them a fashionable, sporty effect.—
Melony Forcier,
PEOPLE,
15 Apr. 2026
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Off-ball linebackers, the fashionable new name for what was previously called inside linebackers, are in plentiful supply in the NFL draft.—
Chris Perkins,
Sun Sentinel,
14 Apr. 2026
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Part of the problem is that his influence is so huge; the Canadian singer known as the Weeknd has become one of the most popular performers in the world with his moody, artful update of Jackson’s music.—
Kelefa Sanneh,
New Yorker,
20 Apr. 2026
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Santa Monica city officials acknowledged that a change of shopping habits and safety concerns has hurt the popular shopping center.—
Brittney Ermon,
CBS News,
19 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Style it by the edge of your sofa to add bonus space for your morning coffee or evening snacks, or use it by a window in your entryway, bedroom, or kitchen as a pedestal table to show off your favorite houseplants.—
Caley Sturgill,
Southern Living,
16 Apr. 2026
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Gemini in Chrome is rolling out a new feature called Skills to save and reuse your favorite prompts.—
Jibin Joseph,
PC Magazine,
15 Apr. 2026
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“Faddish.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/faddish. Accessed 22 Apr. 2026.
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