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
Follow Andy for continued coverage of the newest fads in the ultra-premium whiskey market, how tariffs would affect prices for bottle importers and why Scotland could soon be running out of peat.
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Andy Vasoyan, Forbes.com, 1 Apr. 2025
The Kardashians are always on top of all the current trends, and that includes skincare fads too.
—Kleigh Balugo, StyleCaster, 21 Mar. 2025
Like most beauty fads, however, the salmon sperm trend isn’t exactly backed by science.
—Kleigh Balugo, StyleCaster, 21 Mar. 2025
Instead of jumping on shiny trends like crypto or fintech fads, JPMorgan built AI systems precisely targeting business-critical challenges.
—Sherzod Odilov, Forbes, 16 Mar. 2025
Their comfortable feel, relaxed yet sophisticated look, and ability to adapt to different styles make the trend much more viable than other passing fads.
—Casandra Maggio, Glamour, 12 Mar. 2025
Some trends are fleeting fads, while others represent deeper, more sustainable shifts.
—Raheel Sheikh, Forbes, 7 Mar. 2025
Instead of getting caught up in the latest fads, focus on practices that genuinely support you.
—Mark Travers, Forbes, 7 Mar. 2025
The ability to discern valuable trends from fleeting fads will not only enhance individual decision-making but also foster a culture of inquiry and integrity within organizations.
—Vibhas Ratanjee, Forbes, 3 Mar. 2025
Andy Vasoyan, Forbes.com, 1 Apr. 2025
The Kardashians are always on top of all the current trends, and that includes skincare fads too.
—Kleigh Balugo, StyleCaster, 21 Mar. 2025
Like most beauty fads, however, the salmon sperm trend isn’t exactly backed by science.
—Kleigh Balugo, StyleCaster, 21 Mar. 2025
Instead of jumping on shiny trends like crypto or fintech fads, JPMorgan built AI systems precisely targeting business-critical challenges.
—Sherzod Odilov, Forbes, 16 Mar. 2025
Their comfortable feel, relaxed yet sophisticated look, and ability to adapt to different styles make the trend much more viable than other passing fads.
—Casandra Maggio, Glamour, 12 Mar. 2025
Some trends are fleeting fads, while others represent deeper, more sustainable shifts.
—Raheel Sheikh, Forbes, 7 Mar. 2025
Instead of getting caught up in the latest fads, focus on practices that genuinely support you.
—Mark Travers, Forbes, 7 Mar. 2025
The ability to discern valuable trends from fleeting fads will not only enhance individual decision-making but also foster a culture of inquiry and integrity within organizations.
—Vibhas Ratanjee, Forbes, 3 Mar. 2025
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“Fads.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fads. Accessed 24 May. 2025.
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