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a distinctive way of putting ideas into words when angry, he tends to express himself in a fashion that shows that he has a mastery of all of the expletives in which the English language abounds

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the outward appearance of something as distinguished from its substance over the millennia, nature had worked the face of the rocky cliff into the fashion of a man's head

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How is the word fashion distinct from other similar nouns?

Some common synonyms of fashion are craze, fad, mode, rage, style, and vogue. While all these words mean "the usage accepted by those who want to be up-to-date," fashion is the most general term and applies to any way of dressing, behaving, writing, or performing that is favored at any one time or place.

the current fashion

When is fad a more appropriate choice than fashion?

While the synonyms fad and fashion are close in meaning, fad suggests caprice in taking up or in dropping a fashion.

last year's fad is over

When can mode be used instead of fashion?

Although the words mode and fashion have much in common, mode suggests the fashion of the moment among those anxious to appear elegant and sophisticated.

slim bodies are the mode at this resort

How are the words rage and craze related as synonyms of fashion?

Both rage and craze stress intense enthusiasm in adopting a fad.

Cajun food was the rage nearly everywhere for a time
crossword puzzles once seemed just a passing craze but have lasted

When is it sensible to use style instead of fashion?

The words style and fashion can be used in similar contexts, but style often implies a distinctive fashion adopted by people of taste.

a media baron used to traveling in style

In what contexts can vogue take the place of fashion?

In some situations, the words vogue and fashion are roughly equivalent. However, vogue stresses the wide acceptance of a fashion.

short skirts are back in vogue

Example Sentences

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Recent Examples of fashion
Noun
Even in the ‘90s, many still looked to Diana’s nuptials for fashion inspiration — including Mariah Carey, whose 1993 satin Vera Wang gown was modeled after the seminal dress — but Bessette-Kennedy wasn’t one of them. Leah Dolan, CNN Money, 14 Aug. 2025 As an almost 40-year-old mom of five kids, my only real fashion goal is to be as comfortable as possible without appearing publicly in my pajamas. Chaunie Brusie, Parents, 14 Aug. 2025
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The pieces were airlifted to Belgium overnight and fashioned into a new main stage to replace the massive one technicians had been toiling on for two weeks before Wednesday’s fire. Gil Kaufman, Billboard, 21 July 2025 The lower garden to the right of the main entrance could be fashioned into an open aviary, similar to what Zoo Miami visitors experience, Hammontree said. Howard Cohen, Miami Herald, 18 July 2025 See All Example Sentences for fashion
Recent Examples of Synonyms for fashion
Noun
  • Consolidation has been another trend, with some fretting over Amazon merging Wondery into Audible and cutting staff.
    James Hibberd, HollywoodReporter, 14 Aug. 2025
  • For example, agents are perfect for tasks like responding to routine emails, sorting support tickets, and extracting trends from user feedback.
    Aytekin Tank, Forbes.com, 14 Aug. 2025
Noun
  • But regardless of genre, most narrative shows shared a style — they were told through the perspective of a single reporter-host, who not only guided a listener through a story but invited them along on the reporting journey.
    Eric Benson, Rolling Stone, 18 Aug. 2025
  • With non-professional actors from Indigenous communities and a visual style grounded in children’s perspective, the project blends social realism with magical elements.
    Anna Marie de la Fuente, Variety, 18 Aug. 2025
Noun
  • What begins as a strange ritual quickly unravels into a waking nightmare.
    Matt Grobar, Deadline, 14 Aug. 2025
  • Designing an at-home spa experience in your own space transforms everyday routines into serene self-care rituals.
    Jené Luciani Sena , Caitlyn Martyn may earn a commission if you buy through our referral links. This content was created by a team that works independently from the Fox newsroom., FOXNews.com, 14 Aug. 2025
Noun
  • Their offensive approach, Lindor explained, derived some from conversations with Little Leaguers about keeping it simple.
    Tim Britton, New York Times, 18 Aug. 2025
  • Many of these shows, following the lead of Serial, were true crime, while others, like Slow Burn, took a similar investigative approach to politics and history.
    Eric Benson, Rolling Stone, 18 Aug. 2025
Noun
  • No One Saw Coming follows a group of Black women — healers, leaders, artists, and mothers — creating a new blueprint for resistance in a society that demands their exhaustion while denying their safety and dignity.
    Daisy Auger-Domínguez, Forbes.com, 11 Aug. 2025
  • His dream is to help seed a truly circular economy whereby his compatriots can safely, cleanly and with dignity turn garbage into gold.
    Charlie Campbell, Time, 6 Aug. 2025
Noun
  • Many organizations proudly claim their identity security is in good shape; 74% rate themselves as advanced or established.
    Arun Shrestha, Forbes.com, 7 Aug. 2025
  • Coach Andy Reid recently said his player is in tip-top shape.
    Angel Saunders, People.com, 7 Aug. 2025
Verb
  • Avon is embracing the omnichannel chaos, and further enabling their personalized beauty experts to provide customers better guidance and make more informed decisions tailored to their unique needs.
    Dean DeBiase, Forbes.com, 17 Aug. 2025
  • If Allen continues to impress, the Jets could tailor their offense to the 21-year-old RB in his second year.
    Jacob Robinson, New York Times, 16 Aug. 2025
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  • Companies like OpenAI, Google, Meta and xAI are in the thick of it, racing to produce the smartest large language model (LLM) while facing strong rivals from Asia.
    James DiNardo, Forbes.com, 15 Aug. 2025
  • Erin is expected to produce areas of heavy rainfall beginning late Friday, Aug. 15, and continuing through the weekend across the northernmost Leeward Islands, the U.S. and British Virgin Islands, as well as southern and eastern Puerto Rico.
    Gabe Hauari, USA Today, 15 Aug. 2025

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“Fashion.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fashion. Accessed 22 Aug. 2025.

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