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
  • Over the decades, the principessa cake in particular has cultivated a devout — and fashionable — following.
    — Bianca Betancourt, CNN Money, 3 Aug. 2026
  • All of these newly fashionable hybrid shows campaigned for the Emmys as comedies.
    — Joe Reid, Vulture, 1 Aug. 2026
Definition of fashionable
Adjective
  • In past weeks, authorities shut down cafes in central Tehran that were popular with residents during the ceasefire.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 2 Aug. 2026
  • The main event between top babyfaces Rhodes and Punk, while a compelling narrative, highlighted a repetitive formula of popular heroes clashing for world titles.
    — Alfred Konuwa, Forbes.com, 2 Aug. 2026
Definition of popular
Adjective
  • The smoothing and plumping fan-favorite masks have (literally) uplifted me on groggy mornings, amid grueling hangovers, and during spa nights with my best friends.
    — Kyra Surgent, InStyle, 5 Aug. 2026
  • The bold rose perfume is a cult classic and a favorite among Vogue editors, and pop star legends like Madonna.
    — Jenny Berg, Vogue, 4 Aug. 2026
Definition of favorite

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“Faddy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/faddy. Accessed 6 Aug. 2026.

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