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as in trends
a practice or interest that is very popular for a short time
during the 1990s tattoos once again became a hot fashion especially for young men
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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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as in habits
a usual manner of behaving or doing
it has long been my fashion to rise early
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as in methods
the means or procedure for doing something
you can mix the ingredients in any fashion you choose—by hand or by machine
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as in shapes
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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as in tailors
to change (something) so as to make it suitable for a new use or situation
the ex-governor seems to be fashioning his political beliefs to win favor with a more conservative national electorate
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as in produces
to bring into being by combining, shaping, or transforming materials
for the Christmas pageant the boy's mother was able to fashion the length of fabric into something that could pass as a shepherd's outfit
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Recent Examples of fashions
Lili Anolik, Vanity Fair, 12 Jan. 2026
People come to showcase their fashions.
—Brianne Tracy, PEOPLE, 12 Jan. 2026
Plunging necklines and pleated skirts would go on to be stylish spotlights in Monroe's fashions.
—Kevin Huynh, InStyle, 10 Jan. 2026
And better yet, all of these actors are going to be bringing stellar fashions along with them these next few months.
—Christian Allaire, Vogue, 9 Jan. 2026
The Dodgers won their World Series titles in 2024 and 2025 in different fashions, and not just with their disparate reliance on relief and starting pitching.
—Katie Woo, New York Times, 7 Jan. 2026
The new McCormick Place opened — almost four years after the previous structure was destroyed by a fire — with 700 exhibits of women’s fashions.
—Kori Rumore, Chicago Tribune, 3 Jan. 2026
The behind-the-scenes show follows contestants immediately after their elimination from the main competition, while also offering a glimpse into the whimsical fashions and design processes to take the queens from work room to the stage.
—Tim Chan, Footwear News, 2 Jan. 2026
But back in the time of Galileo, the phenomena of electricity and magnetism were only understood in the most rudimentary of fashions; by the 19th century, they had been investigated much more thoroughly.
—Big Think, 5 Nov. 2025
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
Noun
His Snider strums the guitar, takes arty nudes, and fashions flowers out of wood.
—Lili Anolik, Vanity Fair, 12 Jan. 2026
People come to showcase their fashions.
—Brianne Tracy, PEOPLE, 12 Jan. 2026
Plunging necklines and pleated skirts would go on to be stylish spotlights in Monroe's fashions.
—Kevin Huynh, InStyle, 10 Jan. 2026
And better yet, all of these actors are going to be bringing stellar fashions along with them these next few months.
—Christian Allaire, Vogue, 9 Jan. 2026
The Dodgers won their World Series titles in 2024 and 2025 in different fashions, and not just with their disparate reliance on relief and starting pitching.
—Katie Woo, New York Times, 7 Jan. 2026
The new McCormick Place opened — almost four years after the previous structure was destroyed by a fire — with 700 exhibits of women’s fashions.
—Kori Rumore, Chicago Tribune, 3 Jan. 2026
The behind-the-scenes show follows contestants immediately after their elimination from the main competition, while also offering a glimpse into the whimsical fashions and design processes to take the queens from work room to the stage.
—Tim Chan, Footwear News, 2 Jan. 2026
But back in the time of Galileo, the phenomena of electricity and magnetism were only understood in the most rudimentary of fashions; by the 19th century, they had been investigated much more thoroughly.
—Big Think, 5 Nov. 2025
Verb
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
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Even trends that may ultimately prove fleeting are rooted in intention, soul, and purpose.—
Amanda Lauren,
Forbes.com,
25 Jan. 2026
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Regardless of your thoughts on the 2016 renaissance, piercing trends have continued to expand and evolve.—
Marianne Mychaskiw,
Allure,
24 Jan. 2026
Noun
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American elites aped European fashions, art, and manners, and Europeans admired American energy and efficiency.—
Eliot A. Cohen,
The Atlantic,
23 Jan. 2026
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Judith Martin's Miss Manners column has chronicled the continuous rise and fall of American manners since 1978.—
Judith Martin,
Dallas Morning News,
23 Jan. 2026
Noun
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The researchers concluded prevention efforts should focus on improving lifestyle habits when spending more time awake at night.—
Dr. Joseph Wendt,
ABC News,
28 Jan. 2026
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For electric vehicles, AI will optimize battery health, charging behavior, and energy usage based on driving habits and environmental conditions.—
Peter Lyon,
Forbes.com,
27 Jan. 2026
Noun
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Unlike classical supercomputers, which excel at simulations and data-heavy tasks, quantum computers operate on fundamentally different principles, enabling new approaches to solving problems that are considered impractical using traditional computing methods.—
Neetika Walter,
Interesting Engineering,
28 Jan. 2026
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There’s a substantial potential market for other methods.—
Ana Castelain,
Bloomberg,
28 Jan. 2026
Noun
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Type of pill Krill oils come in all shapes and sizes of pills.—
BestReviews,
Chicago Tribune,
7 Jan. 2026
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This class is for ages 16 and older and includes skills such as how to throw, alter shapes and trim.—
Abby Hamblin,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
7 Jan. 2026
Verb
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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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Whether designing Tribeca apartments or Florida beach houses, the firm tailors its interiors to the location and architecture of the home.—
Elizabeth Stamp,
Architectural Digest,
2 Sep. 2025
Verb
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However, the 2026 version, while air-cooled and still using pushrod valve actuation like the original, uses fuel injection instead of a carburetor and modern construction, and likely produces twice the power of the original, including 120 pound-feet of torque.—
William Roberson,
Forbes.com,
29 Jan. 2026
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Musk said the Fremont, California, factory that currently produces the two models will be repurposed.—
Sujita Sinha,
Interesting Engineering,
29 Jan. 2026
Noun
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Lululemon’s latest End of Season Sale features hundreds of popular legging styles like the Wunder Train High-Rise Tights and must-have shoes and accessories.—
Caley Sturgill,
Southern Living,
9 Jan. 2026
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Luckily, discount site Rue La La just quietly marked down a handful of popular styles — and prices start at $90.—
Averi Baudler,
PEOPLE,
9 Jan. 2026
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“Fashions.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fashions. Accessed 29 Jan. 2026.
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