faddy

adjective

Definition of faddynext
as in fashionable
enjoying widespread favor or approval that chef's faddy cuisine was all the rage among foodies for a while

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Recent Examples of faddy The focus here is purely on delivering pleasing results, rather than a chance to play around with faddy AI toys. — Paul Monckton, Forbes.com, 23 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for faddy
  1. fashionable
  2. popular
  3. favorite
Adjective
  • Investors need management teams to make better decisions with shareholder capital, and not just because AI is fashionable.
    — George Achilleos, Forbes.com, 25 Sep. 2026
  • That willingness to pay for something that feels worth the splurge extends beyond a fashionable handbag.
    — Tatiana Sataua, Fortune, 20 Sep. 2026
Definition of fashionable
Adjective
  • The school, which opened in 1991, offers several certifications, including private pilots’ licenses and a diploma in aviation, and is popular with international students.
    — Sheikh Saaliq, Los Angeles Times, 1 Oct. 2026
  • This guide to skincare for mature skin covers what can change, what the popular anti-aging ingredients can do, and how a skin care routine can be structured.
    — Miami Herald, Miami Herald, 1 Oct. 2026
Definition of popular
Adjective
  • Fashion designer Simon Port Jacquemus listed it among his favorite addresses in Vogue, and French street artist Invader unofficially blessed the building with one of his trademark mosaics.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 30 Sep. 2026
  • His hit farming series launched on Prime Video in 2021 and quickly became a fan favorite on the streaming service.
    — Alex Ritman, Variety, 29 Sep. 2026
Definition of favorite

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“Faddy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/faddy. Accessed 3 Oct. 2026.

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