fashionability

noun

Definition of fashionabilitynext
as in popularity
the state of enjoying widespread approval doesn't regard the fashionability of his fiction as prima facie evidence that it has no literary merit

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Recent Examples of fashionability Combining functionality with fashionability, while maintaining Vuori’s sleek silhouettes, simple embellishments and a quiet color palette. — Kaio Cesar, Los Angeles Times, 11 May 2026
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  1. popularity
  2. vogue
  3. favor
Noun
  • The phrase first surfaced in early 2024 and has grown in popularity since, according to Know Your Meme.
    — Mitchell McCluskey, CNN Money, 24 Aug. 2026
  • As Blake’s scheming, villainous ex-wife Alexis, Joan Collins joined Dynasty in season 2 and injected a new energy — and glamour — into the series that helped its popularity explode.
    — Maggie Fremont, Entertainment Weekly, 23 Aug. 2026
Definition of popularity
Noun
  • Display Fresh Foliage Long cut branches with vibrant fall leaves remain en vogue among designers for perfectly subtle autumnal kitchen decor.
    — Abby Wolner, Better Homes & Gardens, 20 Aug. 2026
  • Alaïa’s leather Le Teckel bag is very much still en vogue, as are these face-framing shield sunglasses from Thistles.
    — Laura Jackson, Vogue, 17 Aug. 2026
Definition of vogue
Noun
  • The Core Four is the Core Three now, mind you, and Father Time isn’t doing Nuggets Nation any favors.
    — Sean Keeler, Denver Post, 25 Aug. 2026
  • Dolphins general manager Jon-Eric Sullivan and Hafley haven’t done quarterback Malik Willis any favors with this crew.
    — Chris Perkins, Sun Sentinel, 25 Aug. 2026
Definition of favor

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“Fashionability.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fashionability. Accessed 26 Aug. 2026.

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