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Definition of fashionsnext
plural of fashion
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as in manners
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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verb

present tense third-person singular of fashion
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Example Sentences

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Recent Examples of fashions
Noun
While your hat isn't to blame, some fashions can exacerbate loss. Nicole Fallert, USA Today, 8 Mar. 2026 Along the lines of Topgolf, TOCA Social, which opens Friday, fashions itself as a blend of soccer games and dining, with a strong social element. Eric Prisbell, Dallas Morning News, 5 Mar. 2026 The Chinese Year of the Horse kicked off in Laguna Woods with a lively presentation of music and songs, dance and fashions, at Clubhouse 5. Daniella Walsh, Oc Register, 1 Mar. 2026 The exhibit, which seeks to emphasize diversity in body types, also aims to enable viewers to see themselves in some of the fashions. ABC News, 23 Feb. 2026 The couple—who got engaged last summer—stepped out for the 2026 Berlinale Film Festival last night; this time, looking equally loved up but embracing complete polar-opposite fashions. Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 15 Feb. 2026 Although the designer has never been on skis, that didn’t stop him from basing his fall collection on fashions near the slopes. Jean E. Palmieri, Footwear News, 13 Feb. 2026 As silhouettes in fancy old fashions, the shadow players mimic the movements of the human Wendy and Peter. Christopher Arnott, Hartford Courant, 11 Feb. 2026 American fashions appeal to many, despite often fraught relations between Beijing and Washington. Chan Ho-Him, Fortune, 10 Feb. 2026
Verb
Other textures considered, Dulude-De Celles also fashions a film about exile and estrangement and sacrificing one’s identity in pursuit of self-preservation, about what a place can do to people. Lé Baltar, IndieWire, 17 Feb. 2026 The collision of genres fashions a delicate niche, but Planet X’s most striking moments are its most deconstructed. Pete Tosiello, Pitchfork, 27 Jan. 2026 Human hair fashions the looks being presented. Jennifer Weil, Footwear News, 16 Jan. 2026 By bringing these three gestures together, Killam fashions a method that repairs, strengthens, and re-enchants the invisible social fabric that sustains us. Vogue, 27 Nov. 2025 Every age fashions the Neolithic period in its own image. Alex Ross, New Yorker, 24 Nov. 2025 Still, launching a web browser feels out of sync with the way OpenAI fashions itself as a revolutionary AI lab, not a traditional tech company. Matteo Wong, The Atlantic, 22 Oct. 2025 That fashions itself as a relevant program nationally. Mirjam Swanson, Oc Register, 12 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for fashions
Noun
  • Inside, cabinets are crammed with Happy Meal toys from around the globe, offering surprising insights into regional preferences and pop culture trends.
    Zoey Goto, Travel + Leisure, 8 Mar. 2026
  • The result is eyewear that resists trends and rewards patience.
    Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 7 Mar. 2026
Noun
  • Judith Martin's Miss Manners column has chronicled the continuous rise and fall of American manners since 1978.
    Judith Martin, Dallas Morning News, 10 Mar. 2026
  • The manners by which stories of heroes were conveyed in antiquity were not so unlike the comic books, movies and TV shows, games, and high-profile PR events of the Marvel Universe.
    Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 27 Feb. 2026
Noun
  • That’s thanks not only to overall market performance but consistent savings habits by 401(k) participants, Fidelity noted.
    Jeanne Sahadi, CNN Money, 4 Mar. 2026
  • Your blood sugar naturally rises in the morning, but habits can influence how much and how long.
    Caitlin Beale, Health, 3 Mar. 2026
Noun
  • There are several methods to consider, depending on factors like your plan for the space after removal and your budget.
    Daniel Scott, Better Homes & Gardens, 5 Mar. 2026
  • Co-founder Gabriel Saragovia, a civil engineer turned first-time hotelier, sought to make the unique oasis accessible to outside visitors, but only through sustainable methods.
    Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 4 Mar. 2026
Noun
  • These slow-growing trees are reliable, come in an astounding variety of shapes, sizes, and colors, and offer vivid bright scarlet, crimson, orange, and yellow fall foliage.
    Steve Bender, Southern Living, 8 Mar. 2026
  • These candy-like shapes in bright neon colors contrast quite nicely against a silver base.
    Audrey Noble, Vogue, 8 Mar. 2026
Verb
  • Because business needs vary, Discover PB tailors its services to each, Lee said.
    Steven Mihailovich, San Diego Union-Tribune, 5 Mar. 2026
  • The company tailors its offerings to meet diverse consumer needs, often through smaller pack sizes, localized flavors, and affordable formats.
    Joe Cornell, Forbes.com, 8 Sep. 2025
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  • According to Air Force data, the missile produces about 203,158 pounds of thrust in the first stage, 60,793 pounds in the second, and 35,086 pounds in the third stage.
    Sujita Sinha, Interesting Engineering, 5 Mar. 2026
  • The production and stage will be three times the size of the comedians’ normal stages and will be managed by the same team that produces stadium shows for acts like Los Bukis and Bad Bunny.
    Deputy Entertainment, Los Angeles Times, 5 Mar. 2026
Noun
  • Read on for 10 travel-ready spring styles that are up to 70 percent off at Amazon, starting at just $27.
    Sophie Dodd, Travel + Leisure, 8 Mar. 2026
  • Grab this pick or a range of other options, including suede and canvas styles.
    Kyra Surgent, InStyle, 8 Mar. 2026

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