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
  • Under Engelbert, the WNBA has recorded historic growth as the popularity of women’s basketball — and women’s sports in general — exploded to unprecedented levels.
    — Colleen Kane, Chicago Tribune, 26 July 2026
  • In addition to the show’s popularity — its first season spent four weeks in the Global Top 10 TV list — fans can take comfort in knowing there’s plenty of source material left to cover.
    — Emily Blackwood, PEOPLE, 26 July 2026
Definition of popularity
Noun
  • Netflix isn’t the only streamer trying to capitalize on the popularity of the neo-Western genre that’s been so en vogue lately (the trend feels very similar to all the fantasy shows that popped up after Game of Thrones).
    — Erik Kain, Forbes.com, 25 July 2026
  • From Kendall Jenner to Jennifer Lopez to every fashionphile in Paris, the knee-grazing style is en vogue.
    — Alyssa Morin, InStyle, 25 July 2026
Definition of vogue
Noun
  • In February, following administrative court rulings in Consorte’s favor, the ministry finally greenlighted the tests, which will be led by a team of scientists, including Consorte, and a member of the National Research Council.
    — Devorah Lauter, ARTnews.com, 21 July 2026
  • Volodymyr Zelenskyy’s move followed widespread protests triggered by the removal of the country’s popular, young defense minister, who spearheaded an embrace of technology in the war against Russia, helping shift the tide in Kyiv’s favor.
    — J.D. Capelouto, semafor.com, 21 July 2026
Definition of favor

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“Fashionability.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fashionability. Accessed 27 Jul. 2026.

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