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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
Its work extends across media, fashion, business, and philanthropy, securing partnerships with global brands like Amazon, Experian, Louis Vuitton and State Farm. Jill Goldsmith, Deadline, 2 June 2025 Italian fashion designer Maria Grazia Chiuri was the creative director of Dior women’s wear for nine years (from 2016 to 2025), while British fashion designer Kim Jones was the artistic director of Dior men’s wear for seven years (from 2018 to 2025). Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 2 June 2025
Verb
As well as being widely blamed for launching an unprovoked war, Russia is condemned across the West for the highly repressive and authoritarian state fashioned by Putin's Kremlin. Alexander Smith, NBC news, 19 May 2025 And one of my personal favorites, a fiery abstract piece in Iñaki’s private dining room, was fashioned from curlicue cones of vibrant recycled paper. Kathryn Romeyn, Travel + Leisure, 14 May 2025 See All Example Sentences for fashion
Recent Examples of Synonyms for fashion
Noun
  • However, Tesla sales in Norway jumped last month, bucking the downward trend across Europe, CNBC reports.
    Emily Forlini, PC Magazine, 3 June 2025
  • The most important thing when embracing the lavender girl aesthetic is to avoid taking the trend too literally.
    Cori Sears, Better Homes & Gardens, 3 June 2025
Noun
  • The club has long been associated with a style called ‘shoeshine and piano’, which in basic terms is ‘touch football’, similar to tiki-taka.
    Simon Hughes, New York Times, 7 June 2025
  • Our team of animators also had to be trained to make realistic drawings of the human body, as most of them came from animations with a cartoonish style.
    Kevin Giraud, Variety, 7 June 2025
Noun
  • Different communities worship different icons and have different ways of performing the rituals.
    Foster Klug, Los Angeles Times, 4 June 2025
  • When your workday ends, physically close your laptop, turn off work notifications and transition into personal time with intentional rituals.
    Caroline Castrillon, Forbes.com, 4 June 2025
Noun
  • Chance of lightning increases as a thunderstorm approaches and peaks when the storm is overhead.
    NC Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 8 June 2025
  • This unified approach streamlines payment processes and enhances scalability and adaptability in a rapidly evolving digital landscape.
    Grace Butler, USA Today, 7 June 2025
Noun
  • Privacy by design: Technology should be built to protect people’s dignity.
    Aislinn Conrad, The Conversation, 13 June 2025
  • This sweet spot is not about compromise but about integration—understanding that strategic objectives and human dignity are not competing priorities but complementary dimensions of organizational success.
    Joseph Folkman, Forbes.com, 12 June 2025
Noun
  • These highlight a growing phenomenon where high-profile figures - intentionally or not - shape health trends through their platforms.
    John Samuels, Forbes.com, 10 June 2025
  • Most of my friends and contemporaries are in very good shape.
    Rosemary Feitelberg, Footwear News, 9 June 2025
Verb
  • Readers should not rely solely on the content of this article and are encouraged to seek professional advice tailored to their specific circumstances.
    Daniel Fusch, USA Today, 6 June 2025
  • The legislation would also make the credit partially refundable, which would offer more assistance tailored directly to low- and middle-income working families.
    Zach Halaschak, The Washington Examiner, 6 June 2025
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  • Wake Forest has consistently produced major league talent, including five first-round MLB Draft in 2023 and 2024.
    Scott Thompson, FOXNews.com, 4 June 2025
  • Elsewhere, however, his forays have produced mixed results, including in his native India.
    Anu Raghunathan, Forbes.com, 4 June 2025

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“Fashion.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fashion. Accessed 17 Jun. 2025.

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