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Synonym Chooser

How is the word style distinct from other similar nouns?

Some common synonyms of style are craze, fad, fashion, mode, rage, and vogue. While all these words mean "the usage accepted by those who want to be up-to-date," style often implies a distinctive fashion adopted by people of taste.

a media baron used to traveling in style

When might fad be a better fit than style?

While in some cases nearly identical to style, fad suggests caprice in taking up or in dropping a fashion.

last year's fad is over

When can fashion be used instead of style?

The words fashion and style are synonyms, but do differ in nuance. Specifically, fashion is the most general term and applies to any way of dressing, behaving, writing, or performing that is favored at any one time or place.

the current fashion

When is mode a more appropriate choice than style?

While the synonyms mode and style are close in meaning, mode suggests the fashion of the moment among those anxious to appear elegant and sophisticated.

slim bodies are the mode at this resort

How do rage and craze relate to one another, in the sense of style?

Both rage and craze stress intense enthusiasm in adopting a fad.

Cajun food was the rage nearly everywhere for a time
crossword puzzles once seemed just a passing craze but have lasted

In what contexts can vogue take the place of style?

The meanings of vogue and style largely overlap; however, vogue stresses the wide acceptance of a fashion.

short skirts are back in vogue

Example Sentences

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Recent Examples of style
Noun
Dressing By Christian Allaire Celebrity Style Tony Awards 2025 Red Carpet Fashion: See Every Outfit Here By Vogue The latest fashion news, beauty coverage, celebrity style, fashion week updates, culture reviews, and videos on Vogue.com. Taylor Anderson, Vogue, 19 June 2025 There’s also this from the business side of things: With his playing style and persona, Marchand would instantly become one of the most popular players on the team. Jonas Siegel, New York Times, 19 June 2025
Verb
It can easily be styled with simple sandals, comfy sneakers, or heels depending on your itinerary. Genevieve Cepeda, Travel + Leisure, 16 June 2025 Butter yellow saw a rise in popularity in 2024, with several stars like Rihanna, Aubrey Plaza, Emily Ratajkowski and Eva Longoria styling their iterations on the color in looks by Loewe, McQueen, Dolce & Gabbana and Rachel Gilbert. Julia Teti, Footwear News, 12 June 2025 See All Example Sentences for style
Recent Examples of Synonyms for style
Noun
  • That's thanks to the flosser's two pressure modes (gentle and deep clean), two water flow settings (manual and continuous), and large reservoir with a wide mouth (for easy filling).
    Alexis Berger, SELF, 23 June 2025
  • The zoom claim may be a bit of a stretch as there is only a 1.5x digital zoom in 1080P mode, but no zoom in 4K mode.
    Mark Sparrow, Forbes.com, 23 June 2025
Noun
  • Grief maintained that his agency had no ability to regulate couriers, but his approach was hardly hands-off.
    Rachel Monroe, New Yorker, 19 June 2025
  • Innovative educators are already modifying their approaches.
    Sarah Hernholm, Forbes.com, 19 June 2025
Noun
  • Upscale Migration Recent data reveals a trend among luxury homebuyers towards semi-rural or gated communities, seeking a balance between privacy and urban connectivity.
    Loch Lloyd Residential Real Estate, Kansas City Star, 15 June 2025
  • All of these great qualities are why micellar waters have been so popular as a makeup remover in France for all these years—and finally, we’re caught up on the trend.
    Jennifer Hussein, Allure, 14 June 2025
Verb
  • Throughout Round 2, Gi-hun and Player 001 form an alliance with other competitors, including Gi-hun’s best friend from Season 1, Park Jung-bae, and an ex-marine named Dae-ho.
    Monica Mercuri, Forbes.com, 23 June 2025
  • The Alliance-area location is the 29th overall and third in Tarrant County for Mister O1, named for founding chef Renato Viola’s O-1 work visa.
    Bud Kennedy, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 23 June 2025
Noun
  • Glassy is the key word, of course, suggesting that the new tone has been retooled to fit with the Liquid Glass design of Apple’s new software.
    David Phelan, Forbes.com, 21 June 2025
  • Combined with earthy or neutral tones like mocha mousse, sand, or light gray, these capri jeans become the ideal base for elegant and effortless summer looks.
    René Chávez Esparza, Glamour, 21 June 2025
Noun
  • The next step is to make an initial deposit with a secure payment method, like a credit card, debit card, online banking, PayPal account, etc.
    Tyler Everett, MSNBC Newsweek, 15 June 2025
  • But Iran has other delivery methods as well, through terrorist proxies.
    / CBS News, CBS News, 15 June 2025
Noun
  • The latests deaths included three residents of long-term care facilities in Dallas, as well as a Balch Springs man in his 20s and a Dallas man in his 60s.
    Dana Branham, Dallas News, 30 Apr. 2020
  • That equates to more than 45 million Americans using CBD products, based on latest available U.S. Census estimates.
    Brendan Bures, chicagotribune.com, 2 Oct. 2019
Verb
  • So, a little bit of cartilage fraying is very mild, but sometimes it's still labeled as arthritis.
    Bobby Krivitsky, Forbes.com, 15 June 2025
  • Spray the tunnel opening with a product labeled for carpenter bees.
    Arricca Elin SanSone, Southern Living, 15 June 2025

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“Style.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/style. Accessed 27 Jun. 2025.

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