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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
Christian Allaire, Vogue, 13 Oct. 2025
Each artist created their own interpretations of Jacobs’ signature silhouettes, ranging from the Tote Bag and Snapshot to ready-to-wear, accessories and wallets, through the lens of joy as wearable fashions.
—Lisa Lockwood, Footwear News, 2 Oct. 2025
Whereas the fashions of grooming locate us in time, hair simply grows as part of our species biology.
—Harmon Siegel, Artforum, 1 Oct. 2025
The outdoor event will feature fashions from MJ’s of Coronado and Pretty Please Collective.
—Linda McIntosh, San Diego Union-Tribune, 25 Sep. 2025
The next unethical president on the left will happily use whatever government bludgeon this administration fashions to pummel the right.
—Krista Kafer, Denver Post, 20 Sep. 2025
The dolls are part of Barbie's Fashionistas Line, an inclusive range of dolls with over 175 varieties of skin tone, eye color, hair color and texture, body types, disabilities and fashions.
—Melina Khan, USA Today, 17 Sep. 2025
Most brands cash in on the appeal of new fashions by constantly changing designs and churning out new colors and cuts each season.
—Corey Buhay, Outside, 15 Sep. 2025
The Trojans’ next two scores came in widely different fashions.
—Noah Gerkey, Oc Register, 14 Sep. 2025
Mirjam Swanson, Oc Register, 12 Oct. 2025
Noun
Today, the shells continue to be found on powwow regalia (Russell McCloud is an in-demand artist for traditional breastplates), as well as on avant-garde runway fashions and fine jewelry pieces.
—Christian Allaire, Vogue, 13 Oct. 2025
Each artist created their own interpretations of Jacobs’ signature silhouettes, ranging from the Tote Bag and Snapshot to ready-to-wear, accessories and wallets, through the lens of joy as wearable fashions.
—Lisa Lockwood, Footwear News, 2 Oct. 2025
Whereas the fashions of grooming locate us in time, hair simply grows as part of our species biology.
—Harmon Siegel, Artforum, 1 Oct. 2025
The outdoor event will feature fashions from MJ’s of Coronado and Pretty Please Collective.
—Linda McIntosh, San Diego Union-Tribune, 25 Sep. 2025
The next unethical president on the left will happily use whatever government bludgeon this administration fashions to pummel the right.
—Krista Kafer, Denver Post, 20 Sep. 2025
The dolls are part of Barbie's Fashionistas Line, an inclusive range of dolls with over 175 varieties of skin tone, eye color, hair color and texture, body types, disabilities and fashions.
—Melina Khan, USA Today, 17 Sep. 2025
Most brands cash in on the appeal of new fashions by constantly changing designs and churning out new colors and cuts each season.
—Corey Buhay, Outside, 15 Sep. 2025
The Trojans’ next two scores came in widely different fashions.
—Noah Gerkey, Oc Register, 14 Sep. 2025
Verb
That fashions itself as a relevant program nationally.
—Mirjam Swanson, Oc Register, 12 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for fashions
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Many other Big Tech companies also slashed their headcounts around that time as the pandemic receded and consumer demand trends changed.—
Jason Del Rey,
Fortune,
15 Oct. 2025
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The firings included staff at the agency’s National Center for Injury Prevention and Control who track suicide trends and those in charge of the Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report (MMWR), the CDC journal that reports disease outbreaks to public health agencies nationwide.—
Dan Vergano,
Scientific American,
14 Oct. 2025
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Keeping devices in your bag during the meal is about more than just manners.—
Maggie Hennessy,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
14 Oct. 2025
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There are so many different manners in which our teachers, staff, parents and community partners communicate.—
Grace Tucker,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
13 Oct. 2025
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Porter has been a lead creator before, but that was on cellar-dwelling Houston Rockets squads that became a breeding ground for poor habits.—
Fred Katz,
New York Times,
16 Oct. 2025
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Other common symptoms include prolonged changes in bowel habits, such as new diarrhea or new constipation, thinner stools and abdominal pain.—
Andrea Kane,
CNN Money,
16 Oct. 2025
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His methods will not be well-received, especially right away by some people.—
Alamin Yohannes,
Entertainment Weekly,
18 Oct. 2025
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And, one assistant coach added, defenses seem to be signaling less or using more subtle methods of communication.—
Jourdan Rodrigue,
New York Times,
17 Oct. 2025
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Go monochromatic and blend different shapes and sizes of white flowers.—
Brandee Gruener,
Southern Living,
13 Oct. 2025
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Balance your board while incorporating an assortment of textures, flavors, shapes, and colors for a pleasing presentation and memorable taste experience.—
Catharine Kaufman,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
13 Oct. 2025
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
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But the same reaction also produces potentially harmful compounds, including one known as advanced glycation end products (AGEs).—
Deirdre Bardolf,
FOXNews.com,
17 Oct. 2025
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Lounas is a key figure in France’s arthouse and indie genre scene as the founder of the Capricci film group, while his partner Bonnefoy produces under the associated Bobi Lux label, which produced Vincent Must Die.—
Melanie Goodfellow,
Deadline,
17 Oct. 2025
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For more wooden kitchen tools to upgrade your cooking space, check out our favorite styles below with everything from measuring cups to mixing bowls, spice grinders, and more.—
Caley Sturgill,
Southern Living,
15 Oct. 2025
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Khaite’s Dallas design, first introduced in 2019 and typically reissued each season in new finishes, has become one of the label’s signature styles.—
Maggie Clancy,
Footwear News,
15 Oct. 2025
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“Fashions.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fashions. Accessed 20 Oct. 2025.
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