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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
Bill Plunkett, Oc Register, 24 Oct. 2025
His fashions stand on the edge of romanticism and realism, evoking a sense of familiarity and otherworldly at once.
—Sandra Salibian, Footwear News, 23 Oct. 2025
However, Victoria and David’s 14-year-old daughter Harper Beckham might not get to benefit from her mom’s ‘90s fashions.
—Rachel McRady, PEOPLE, 22 Oct. 2025
Like many fashions that originate in royal households, the style soon earned a non-royal following among other equestrians eager to forgo laces in favor of rubber and pull-up tabs.
—Eric Twardzik, Robb Report, 20 Oct. 2025
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
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
Matteo Wong, The Atlantic, 22 Oct. 2025
That fashions itself as a relevant program nationally.
—Mirjam Swanson, Oc Register, 12 Oct. 2025
Noun
Roberts, meanwhile, has the Dodgers in position to win back-to-back World Series championships – baseball’s first in 25 years – in wildly different fashions.
—Bill Plunkett, Oc Register, 24 Oct. 2025
His fashions stand on the edge of romanticism and realism, evoking a sense of familiarity and otherworldly at once.
—Sandra Salibian, Footwear News, 23 Oct. 2025
However, Victoria and David’s 14-year-old daughter Harper Beckham might not get to benefit from her mom’s ‘90s fashions.
—Rachel McRady, PEOPLE, 22 Oct. 2025
Like many fashions that originate in royal households, the style soon earned a non-royal following among other equestrians eager to forgo laces in favor of rubber and pull-up tabs.
—Eric Twardzik, Robb Report, 20 Oct. 2025
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
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
Verb
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
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Private companies still lag behind public companies on board diversity (although recent trends show public companies falling behind again too).—
Emma Hinchliffe,
Fortune,
28 Oct. 2025
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Mulroney, who grew up in a small Quebec town, had an ideological affinity with the emerging trends of privatization and deregulation in 1980s Anglo-American conservatism.—
Dónal Gill,
The Dial,
28 Oct. 2025
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Harron and Turner emphasize the comedy of '80s yuppie manners inside Ellis' orgy of bloodlust, highlighting its savage satire of toxic masculinity and consumer excess.—
Katie Rife,
Entertainment Weekly,
29 Oct. 2025
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Two top event planners share the modern dinner party manners every guest—and host—should know.—
Alesandra Dubin,
Southern Living,
21 Oct. 2025
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Its shares are falling more than 10% Wednesday night after the burrito chain — and Niccol’s former employer — lowered guidance and offered cautious commentary around younger consumer eating habits.—
Kevin Stankiewicz,
CNBC,
30 Oct. 2025
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Although chocolate can sometimes be associated with unhealthy habits, like eating too much sugar, dark chocolate has many redeeming qualities.—
Christina Manian,
Health,
30 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Choose from any of the preferred payment methods.—
Tyler Everett,
MSNBC Newsweek,
31 Oct. 2025
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However, cash-averse adults may adapt methods like cash stuffing for the digital age, Bryan-Podvin says.—
Kamaron McNair,
CNBC,
30 Oct. 2025
Noun
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These stake-pushing devices fit on top of a tent stake (there are loads of designs to fit different shapes and sizes) to protect your hand or shoe while driving the stake, or provide a flat surface upon which to hammer.—
Zoe Gates,
Outside,
28 Oct. 2025
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The Cape Kiwanda State Natural Area is a sandstone headland carved by ocean waves, making for unique coloring, shapes, and textures.—
Molly Allen,
Travel + Leisure,
28 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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The Series 1 offers both manual shot pulling, full of data on flow rate, water temperature, and the like, as well as one-button auto brewing that still produces cafe-quality espresso.—
Emily Farris,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
31 Oct. 2025
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In addition to starring, Sennott executive produces and directs.—
Dessi Gomez,
Deadline,
31 Oct. 2025
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Prices start at $50, and some of these styles won’t last long.—
Caroline Hughes,
Travel + Leisure,
30 Oct. 2025
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Twin with Stone and add a brown suede jacket to your fall capsule wardrobe with similar styles on Amazon, starting at $35.—
Emily Weaver,
PEOPLE,
29 Oct. 2025
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“Fashions.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fashions. Accessed 4 Nov. 2025.
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