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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
Vogue, 27 Mar. 2026
As fashions changed in Paris by around 1900, Madrazo spent more and more time on portrait tours of the United States, where his popularity was undiminished.
—Benjamin Lima
special Contributor, Dallas Morning News, 18 Mar. 2026
Now, time to browse last night’s fancy red carpet fashions while still in your PJs.
—Aj Willingham, AJC.com, 16 Mar. 2026
The 2026 Oscars were full of ups and downs, of winners and losers, gorgeous gowns and daring fashions.
—Kelly Lawler, USA Today, 16 Mar. 2026
Historically, celebs turned up in reserved and muted evening-wear, but as more eyes have tuned into the red carpet, the fashions have become grander, bolder, and even downright iconic.
—Kevin Huynh, InStyle, 15 Mar. 2026
First up, Costume Design, where Kate Hawley’s Gothic frocks should have the edge after winning the Period prize at the Costume Designers Guild Awards over the 1930s fashions of Sinners.
—Nate Jones, Vulture, 12 Mar. 2026
Lang suggests looking out for items that depict cities and architecture, vintage trains and automobiles, and everyday photography from years past that features trending hairstyles and fashions.
—Patricia Shannon, Better Homes & Gardens, 10 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
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
Noun
But when the war ended, the world did not return to the white tie fashions of yore.
—Vogue, 27 Mar. 2026
As fashions changed in Paris by around 1900, Madrazo spent more and more time on portrait tours of the United States, where his popularity was undiminished.
—Benjamin Lima
special Contributor, Dallas Morning News, 18 Mar. 2026
Now, time to browse last night’s fancy red carpet fashions while still in your PJs.
—Aj Willingham, AJC.com, 16 Mar. 2026
The 2026 Oscars were full of ups and downs, of winners and losers, gorgeous gowns and daring fashions.
—Kelly Lawler, USA Today, 16 Mar. 2026
Historically, celebs turned up in reserved and muted evening-wear, but as more eyes have tuned into the red carpet, the fashions have become grander, bolder, and even downright iconic.
—Kevin Huynh, InStyle, 15 Mar. 2026
First up, Costume Design, where Kate Hawley’s Gothic frocks should have the edge after winning the Period prize at the Costume Designers Guild Awards over the 1930s fashions of Sinners.
—Nate Jones, Vulture, 12 Mar. 2026
Lang suggests looking out for items that depict cities and architecture, vintage trains and automobiles, and everyday photography from years past that features trending hairstyles and fashions.
—Patricia Shannon, Better Homes & Gardens, 10 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
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
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That would flip two trends — growing footprints and skyrocketing prices — in one piece of legislation.—
Mark Dee
March 28,
Idaho Statesman,
28 Mar. 2026
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Stacey Lastoe is a freelance journalist covering wellness and luxury travel, food and drink, hotels, travel trends and news, and more.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
28 Mar. 2026
Noun
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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 Mar. 2026
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Burke believed that manners and mores, customs and norms, codes of conduct, and beauty itself made life more humane.—
Peter Wehner,
The Atlantic,
23 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Across his multimedia practice, Aram’s project is one of disrupting the habits of classification that render aesthetic judgment perfunctory.—
Julian Stern,
Artforum,
24 Mar. 2026
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Ways to stay safe from DocuSign phishing scams Fortunately, a few habits can dramatically lower your risk.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
24 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Conventional recycling methods rely on energy-intensive steps and harsh chemicals, often focusing mainly on recovering cathode materials while leaving other components behind.—
Neetika Walter,
Interesting Engineering,
25 Mar. 2026
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In France, for example, methods were grounded in analysis, while in Italy, a geometric style reigned.—
Leila Sloman,
Quanta Magazine,
25 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Dallas is full of extraordinary homes of all shapes, sizes and styles.—
Dallas Morning News,
Dallas Morning News,
29 Mar. 2026
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Similar to how an eyelash curler shapes and lifts your lashes, Wlodarski says curling mascaras help your eyes look more open.—
Lily Wohlner,
Allure,
28 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Because business needs vary, Discover PB tailors its services to each, Lee said.—
Steven Mihailovich,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
5 Mar. 2026
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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
Verb
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Burning coal produces fine particles that lodge deep in the lungs and bloodstream, raising the risk of heart disease, stroke, lung cancer and chronic respiratory disease, according to the World Health Organization.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
25 Mar. 2026
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The smartwatch-sized device continuously produces detailed ultrasound images of the wrist’s interior anatomy.—
Mrigakshi Dixit,
Interesting Engineering,
25 Mar. 2026
Noun
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The parade of styles, of homage and revolt, from the chromatic frenzy of Pollock and de Kooning to the deadpan rigor of Ruscha and Johns, led to the question of Lerner’s formation.—
Giles Harvey,
New Yorker,
30 Mar. 2026
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Sessions span multiple yoga styles (vinyasa, yin, restorative, kundalini), meditation practices, breathwork, sound healing, personal development workshops, outdoor mindfulness experiences and Yoga Nidra before bedtime.—
Moira McCarthy,
Boston Herald,
29 Mar. 2026
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