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
Many feature natural materials, more conscious production, and a design that doesn’t depend on passing fads.
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René Chávez Esparza, Glamour, 7 Mar. 2026
Many of the qualities required to be a phenomenal investor are present in AI, which can absorb endless data, recognize historical patterns, and operate entirely free of human greed, fear, or fads.
—Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 3 Mar. 2026
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.
—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
René Chávez Esparza, Glamour, 7 Mar. 2026
Many of the qualities required to be a phenomenal investor are present in AI, which can absorb endless data, recognize historical patterns, and operate entirely free of human greed, fear, or fads.
—Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 3 Mar. 2026
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.
—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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for fads
Noun
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But Black male students continue to trail their peers, with a graduation rate of 77% last year, mirroring national trends.—
Kate Armanini,
Chicago Tribune,
14 Mar. 2026
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Early-aughts makeup looks are dominating spring beauty trends.—
Andrea Carbajal,
Glamour,
14 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Fedorova knows that her enthusiasms will not be shared by everyone.—
Lillian Fishman,
New Yorker,
25 Feb. 2026
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Shriver’s many strange enthusiasms have provided her with a wellspring of ideas, which in the past have produced highly topical novels—about school massacres, obesity, religion, and, yes, the national debt.—
Boris Kachka,
The Atlantic,
13 Feb. 2026
Noun
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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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An actress in 1962 Cuban, as its missiles crisis rages, confuses her role in a film and real life.—
John Hopewell,
Variety,
9 Mar. 2026
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Vessel operators and maritime insurers are unwilling to risk sailing through it while fighting rages.—
John Towfighi,
CNN Money,
3 Mar. 2026
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“Fads.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fads. Accessed 15 Mar. 2026.
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