as in trends
a practice or interest that is very popular for a short time
once the fad for that kind of music had passed, nobody would have been caught dead listening to it
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Recent Examples of fads
Or perhaps that is the concern conjured by the hysteria of Y2K—with its fads of fears pumped by a skepticism over technology and wars people could not hold so freshly after the recession of the early 1990s.
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Literary Hub, 28 Jan. 2026
Besides the aesthetic, homeowners are also being strategic in their changes, opting for functional improvements over fads.
—Michele Laufik, Martha Stewart, 19 Jan. 2026
Families who talk openly about money can help their kids separate realistic guidance from fads.
—Bruce Helmer, Twin Cities, 17 Jan. 2026
Monroe never fell for fashion fads and instead gravitated towards a classic, minimalist wardrobe built around capri pants, boatneck shirts, duster coats, and chic sheath dresses.
—Kevin Huynh, InStyle, 10 Jan. 2026
Health and fitness trends come and go, and many fads don’t deliver on their promises – remember vibrating belts or sauna suits?
—Kristen Marie Beavers, The Conversation, 7 Jan. 2026
Whether driven by indulgence, health fads or shock value, these six trends reported by Fox News Digital stood out as some of the strangest and most talked-about bites and beverages of the year.
—Deirdre Bardolf, FOXNews.com, 2 Jan. 2026
That isn’t even counting the endless chain restaurants and franchises that failed or folded, many due to overexpansion in new suburbs or the passing of food fads.
—Bud Kennedy, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 26 Dec. 2025
Weekly face steaming has also turned into one of the star’s favorite beauty fads.
—Essence, 9 Dec. 2025
Literary Hub, 28 Jan. 2026
Besides the aesthetic, homeowners are also being strategic in their changes, opting for functional improvements over fads.
—Michele Laufik, Martha Stewart, 19 Jan. 2026
Families who talk openly about money can help their kids separate realistic guidance from fads.
—Bruce Helmer, Twin Cities, 17 Jan. 2026
Monroe never fell for fashion fads and instead gravitated towards a classic, minimalist wardrobe built around capri pants, boatneck shirts, duster coats, and chic sheath dresses.
—Kevin Huynh, InStyle, 10 Jan. 2026
Health and fitness trends come and go, and many fads don’t deliver on their promises – remember vibrating belts or sauna suits?
—Kristen Marie Beavers, The Conversation, 7 Jan. 2026
Whether driven by indulgence, health fads or shock value, these six trends reported by Fox News Digital stood out as some of the strangest and most talked-about bites and beverages of the year.
—Deirdre Bardolf, FOXNews.com, 2 Jan. 2026
That isn’t even counting the endless chain restaurants and franchises that failed or folded, many due to overexpansion in new suburbs or the passing of food fads.
—Bud Kennedy, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 26 Dec. 2025
Weekly face steaming has also turned into one of the star’s favorite beauty fads.
—Essence, 9 Dec. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for fads
Noun
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The American Culture Quiz is a weekly test of our unique national traits, trends, history and people — including current events and the sights and sounds of the United States.—
Kelly McGreal,
FOXNews.com,
1 Feb. 2026
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The straight-cut pants are just wide enough to suit popular wide-leg trends without feeling baggy.—
Caley Sturgill,
Southern Living,
31 Jan. 2026
Noun
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Their online parlance is punctuated by empty enthusiasms, vicious aspersions, and obvious hypocrisies that rarely matter.—
Ben Travers,
IndieWire,
30 Oct. 2025
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There’s a brief moment in Timothée Chalamet’s video with comedian Druski where a performer comes in, vogues, and blows a kiss to the actor.—
Fran Hoepfner,
Vulture,
19 Dec. 2025
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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
Noun
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His visit to the state comes as a political storm rages in Minnesota, Iowa's neighbor to the north, over his administration's immigration enforcement tactics.—
Brian Smith,
Des Moines Register,
27 Jan. 2026
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Jheck could grow vacant, and was prone to violent rages.—
Sean Williams,
Harpers Magazine,
27 Jan. 2026
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“Fads.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fads. Accessed 5 Feb. 2026.
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