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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
Emily Mercer, Footwear News, 4 Sep. 2025
Most recently, Chavarria made his debut at Paris Fashion Week with his fall 2025 collection, which showcased fashions that challenged and celebrated identity, queerness and his cultural pride.
—Kimi Robinson, USA Today, 14 Aug. 2025
The buildings looked different, and certainly the cars and the fashions.
—Miami Herald Archives, Miami Herald, 13 Aug. 2025
The film serves as a time capsule, as changing fashions, technology, and political checkpoints (China entering the World Trade Organization, hosting the 2008 Olympics, enduring COVID lockdown) earmark their interactions.
—Eric Vilas-Boas, Vulture, 2 Aug. 2025
Noun
In addition to the artistic capsule, the brand is expanding its world of joyful fashions by tapping eight different global partners to interpret Jacobs’ fall 2025 lineup through their own limited-edition products.
—Emily Mercer, Footwear News, 4 Sep. 2025
Most recently, Chavarria made his debut at Paris Fashion Week with his fall 2025 collection, which showcased fashions that challenged and celebrated identity, queerness and his cultural pride.
—Kimi Robinson, USA Today, 14 Aug. 2025
The buildings looked different, and certainly the cars and the fashions.
—Miami Herald Archives, Miami Herald, 13 Aug. 2025
The film serves as a time capsule, as changing fashions, technology, and political checkpoints (China entering the World Trade Organization, hosting the 2008 Olympics, enduring COVID lockdown) earmark their interactions.
—Eric Vilas-Boas, Vulture, 2 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for fashions
Noun
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This initial forecast by Deloitte is based on economic calculations and does not reflect consumer trends or consumer expectations about holiday spending plans.—
Joan Verdon,
Forbes.com,
10 Sep. 2025
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Mearns quail are less inclined to call, leaving biologists to infer trends in their population from wings that hunters voluntarily leave in barrels set out at popular hunting areas.—
Brandon Loomis,
AZCentral.com,
9 Sep. 2025
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The Drive Road manners are smooth and predictable, though steering feedback could be sharper.—
Josh Max,
Forbes.com,
8 Sep. 2025
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Some felt its handling was off and others criticized its on-road manners.—
Eileen Falkenberg-Hull,
MSNBC Newsweek,
3 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Some research has also found that evening folks tend to have less-healthy habits than morning ones—you’re just more apt to do things like smoke and drink at night, for instance.—
Erica Sloan,
SELF,
4 Sep. 2025
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In addition to maintaining good oral hygiene habits at home, such as brushing and flossing, experts recommend tactics like drinking plenty of water, limiting snacks and sugary foods, and quitting smoking to help prevent cavities.—
Cristina Mutchler,
Verywell Health,
4 Sep. 2025
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Among other roles, there are plenty of incredible data engineers, data scientists and data analysts who use advanced research methods to provide genuine insight into their club’s chances of success.—
Mark Carey,
New York Times,
6 Sep. 2025
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The film follows a recovering addict in an isolated Serbian monastery whose Orthodox patriarch employs unorthodox methods that are often more extreme than effective at getting results.—
Christopher Vourlias,
Variety,
5 Sep. 2025
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The organizer sits on a 360-degree swivel base and comes with multiple insert trays with customizable heights to store products of varying shapes and sizes.—
Alicia Geigel,
Southern Living,
9 Sep. 2025
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Legendary architect Zaha Hadid is widely recognized for her futuristic buildings, constructed from steel, concrete, and glass and known for their impressive curves and geometric shapes.—
Mae Hamilton,
AFAR Media,
9 Sep. 2025
Verb
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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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Instruction that tailors these lessons to the challenges faced by other identity groups could help many other students succeed.—
Filomena Nunes,
The Conversation,
12 Aug. 2025
Verb
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Cumberland Falls is one of only two places in the world that regularly produces moonbows — a night-time rainbow created by moonlight refracting through water droplets.—
Ray Padilla,
Louisville Courier Journal,
6 Sep. 2025
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This tree produces consistently vibrant red foliage in the fall.—
Chris McKeown,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
6 Sep. 2025
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If your teen tends to change styles and aesthetics yearly, this bed’s warm wood tones can easily lean from cottagecore to clean girl and even to preppy without skipping a beat.—
Kate McGregor,
Architectural Digest,
10 Sep. 2025
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Garner’s question inspired us to check out Amazon’s best-selling knife sharpeners to find even more styles of this must-have kitchen tool.—
Clint Davis,
PEOPLE,
10 Sep. 2025
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“Fashions.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fashions. Accessed 12 Sep. 2025.
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