Synonyms of trends

trends 1 of 2

noun

plural of trend

1

as in tendencies

a prevailing or general movement or inclination

according to the survey, there's a growing trend for companies to run their own day-care centers for the benefit of employees

Synonyms & Similar Words

• tendencies
• tides
• directions
• winds
• shifts
• currents
• leanings
• runs
• curves
• drifts
• habits
• customs
• ways
• swings
• propensities
• turns
• downsides
• turnabouts
• tenors
• upsides
• undercurrents
• countercurrents
• countertrends
• undertows

2

as in crazes

a practice or interest that is very popular for a short time

still had a coat from the last trend for fake fur, when the material lined everything from boots to coats to bracelets

Synonyms & Similar Words

• crazes
• vogues
• enthusiasms
• rages
• styles
• fads
• fashions
• modes
• tons
• flavors
• sensations
• last words
• chics
• buzzes
• passions
• hot tickets
• novelties
• dernier cris
• movements
• infatuations
• fervors
• new waves
• crusades
• cults
• furors
• bandwagons
• crushes
• whims
• nine days' wonders
• to-dos
• wrinkles
• caprices
• fusses
• uproars
• fancies
• hullabaloos

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• standards
• classics

trends

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verb

present tense third-person singular of trend

1

as in tends

to show a liking or proneness (for something)

during the winter our school system trends toward canceling school at the drop of a hat—or at least a snowflake

Synonyms & Similar Words

• tends
• leans
• inclines
• points
• indicates
• runs
• suggests
• goes
• gravitates

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• avoids
• shuns
• shies (from or away from)

2

as in curves

to turn away from a straight line or course

the river trends east, then west again, forming an oxbow

Synonyms & Similar Words

• curves
• sweeps
• rounds
• falls off
• winds
• bows
• wheels
• arches
• arcs
• circles
• bends
• loops
• hooks
• turns
• swerves
• crooks
• curls
• spirals
• coils
• curlicues
• twists
• deviates
• veers

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• straightens

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of trends

Noun

For brands, that means relevance may come less from chasing micro trends and more from making room for distinct communities and creative voices. — Denni Hu, Footwear News, 30 Oct. 2026

If consumer sentiment follows a similar path, that could explain the divergence between generally strong economic trends and weak consumer sentiment. — Erin Kay Lockwood, The Conversation, 30 Oct. 2026

But some historical trends are also working against Republicans. — Ryan Gillespie, The Orlando Sentinel, 30 Oct. 2026

There are elongated east-west shapes that tap into one of the year’s biggest accessory trends, alongside more relaxed, but equally of-the-moment slouchy options. — Andrea Zendejas, Vogue, 30 Oct. 2026

Tools can analyze turnover trends, but understanding why someone no longer feels connected to an organization may require a conversation. — Sophia Okeke, Forbes.com, 30 Oct. 2026

In Brazil, President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva showed the world that trends are not destiny. — Elizabeth Shackelford, Chicago Tribune, 30 Oct. 2026

Paul Mitchell, the Democratic data guru who leads the firm, said if the trends hold, turnout would hit 61%, up from 50% in 2022. — Ben Paviour, Sacbee.com, 30 Oct. 2026

What makes lifestyle trends from the region particularly appealing globally is the foundations on which they’re built. — Lola Akinmade, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 Oct. 2026

Verb

Forecasters also note that even if the storm trends west, heavy rain and high winds could be concentrated to the east. — Alex Harris, Miami Herald, 6 Oct. 2026

In fall, chocolate brown often trends in fashion as shoppers search for new pieces to add to their wardrobes. — ABC News, 18 Sep. 2026

Showers may linger into Friday, while the weekend currently trends cooler and unsettled, with additional shower chances if the front stalls out nearby. — Bill Kelly, CBS News, 18 Aug. 2026

Kylie Jenner gave one of the most divisive summer shoe trends her stamp of approval in a photo dump posted to Instagram on July 15. — Chanel Vargas, InStyle, 17 July 2026

Officials said the decrease came during a time of year when crime often trends higher because of summer heat, longer daylight hours and school breaks. — Irene Wright, USA Today, 29 June 2026

Industry trends analysis supports this shift. — Thomas Andersen, Rolling Stone, 2 Apr. 2026

When tensions are high or people are gloomy, the Dow tends to drop; when people sing a more positive tune, the Dow trends upward. — Auzinea Bacon, CNN Money, 11 Jan. 2026

The New York Times’ daily poll approval average is 43 percent, while RealClearPolitics, which usually trends more Trump-friendly, shows a 44 percent job approval. — Myra Adams, Washington Post, 9 Jan. 2026