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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

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Recent Examples of fashion
Noun
Count these as some of our favorite Prime Day fashion deals. Kristina Rutkowski, Vogue, 9 July 2025 Plus, scoop up fashion deals, like summer dresses, sandals, shorts, and more up to 76 percent off. Alicia Geigel, Southern Living, 9 July 2025
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Significantly, Khomeini’s views fashioned the ideologies of Lebanon’s Hezbollah, Yemen’s Houthis, and Iraq’s Hashd al-Sha’bi. Dr. Robert G. Rabil, Sun Sentinel, 23 June 2025 It must be separated and converted into metal, which in turn must be fashioned into components for a nuclear device. Geoff Brumfiel, NPR, 13 June 2025 See All Example Sentences for fashion
Recent Examples of Synonyms for fashion
Noun
  • While violent and property crime across almost every category has been down in Milwaukee in 2025 compared to this time last year, homicides have risen, continuing a trend that began six months ago.
    Jack Albright, jsonline.com, 9 July 2025
  • The trend for wide and baggy jeans continued, especially styles that were ripped and shredded.
    Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 9 July 2025
Noun
  • Retro gingham Capricorn is all about timeless style with a tailored twist.
    Meghan Rose, Glamour, 1 July 2025
  • Swaggart’s strutting, sweaty, fire-and-brimstone style was a throwback to earlier eras of evangelism, a seeming rejection of the slicker, smiling approach popularized in the 1980s by fellow televangelists Jim and Tammy Faye Bakker and Jerry Falwell.
    Greg Evans, Deadline, 1 July 2025
Noun
  • For may college football fans around, say, 25-45, EA’s NCAA Football franchise was a ritual every year.
    Chris Branch, New York Times, 10 July 2025
  • Grove Bags: Curing Without Compromise For most cultivators, curing is still a hands-on ritual.
    Javier Hasse, Forbes.com, 10 July 2025
Noun
  • The probability of lightning strikes rises as a thunderstorm approaches and peaks when the storm is directly above.
    NC Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 1 July 2025
  • Disney's approach uses three foundational principles that address the organizational dynamics often overlooked in AI implementations.
    Maribel Lopez, Forbes.com, 1 July 2025
Noun
  • We must be reminded of the meaning and importance of human dignity, freedom and equality in each generation, especially as those ideals are expressed in the Declaration of Independence.
    Hans Zeiger, The Orlando Sentinel, 7 July 2025
  • Somehow Harold had found out, and come to sit with me, and out of respect for my dignity had never mentioned it afterward.
    Nicole Krauss, The Atlantic, 6 July 2025
Noun
  • It’s made from ethylene vinyl acetate (sometimes called EVA), which is a plush foam material that molds to the shape of your foot over time, providing support, comfort, and shock absorption in the process.
    Clara McMahon, People.com, 5 July 2025
  • Wreath in shape of football jerseys are displayed at the entrance of the cemetery after the funeral ceremony of Liverpool's Portuguese forward Diogo Jota and his brother Andre Silva in Gondomar, on the outskirts of Porto, on July 5, 2025.
    Peter Aitken, MSNBC Newsweek, 5 July 2025
Verb
  • Instead of aiming for Pinterest perfection, focus first on storing things to be accessible and tailored to your lifestyle.
    Mary Cornetta, Better Homes & Gardens, 12 July 2025
  • Brutal bareknuckle fighting returns on Saturday night with BKFC 78 Hollywood: Perdomo vs. Adams, in an event tailored to the most hardcore of fight fans.
    Ben Verbrugge, MSNBC Newsweek, 12 July 2025
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  • The company specializes in producing large scale festivals, including ACL Fest, Lollapalooza, Bonnaroo and NYC’s Governors Ball.
    Mars Salazar, Austin American Statesman, 10 July 2025
  • The song was produced by Glyn Johns, whose history with Leadon goes all the way back to the first Eagles album in 1972.
    Andy Greene, Rolling Stone, 10 July 2025

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“Fashion.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fashion. Accessed 16 Jul. 2025.

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