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Definition of voguenext

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How is the word vogue distinct from other similar nouns?

Some common synonyms of vogue are craze, fad, fashion, mode, rage, and style. While all these words mean "the usage accepted by those who want to be up-to-date," vogue stresses the wide acceptance of a fashion.

short skirts are back in vogue

When is fad a more appropriate choice than vogue?

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

last year's fad is over

In what contexts can fashion take the place of vogue?

Although the words fashion and vogue have much in common, 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 might mode be a better fit than vogue?

While the synonyms mode and vogue 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 vogue?

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

When can style be used instead of vogue?

In some situations, the words style and vogue are roughly equivalent. However, style often implies a distinctive fashion adopted by people of taste.

a media baron used to traveling in style

Example Sentences

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Recent Examples of vogue
Noun
Meanwhile, crochet, in general, is always en vogue during the summer. Kelsey Stewart, Travel + Leisure, 8 July 2026 Shop crochet ballet flats, peplum tops, capris, and more styles Rounick and Lewis say will be en vogue this summer, starting at just $8 on Amazon. Emily Weaver, PEOPLE, 25 June 2026 The word currently in vogue might be AI or artificial intelligence, but the technology to look forward to is definitely quantum. Ameya Paleja, Interesting Engineering, 25 June 2026 But by the 2000s, bathroom carpets were no longer in vogue. India Roby, Architectural Digest, 24 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for vogue
Recent Examples of Synonyms for vogue
Adjective
  • Over the decades, the principessa cake in particular has cultivated a devout — and fashionable — following.
    Bianca Betancourt, CNN Money, 3 Aug. 2026
  • All of these newly fashionable hybrid shows campaigned for the Emmys as comedies.
    Joe Reid, Vulture, 1 Aug. 2026
Noun
  • There are consulting and data companies that publish on consumer beauty trends and charge for it.
    Marisa Meltzer, Vanity Fair, 4 Aug. 2026
  • That was the continuation of a trend that has seen the Broncos sign 11 of their players to multiyear extensions since before the 2024 season.
    Nick Kosmider, New York Times, 4 Aug. 2026
Noun
  • While miniature portraits had grown in popularity before the advent of photography, Shushan estimates that only a dozen or so renowned artists were making eye portraits, including the painters George Engleheart and Richard Cosway.
    Jacqui Palumbo, CNN Money, 3 Aug. 2026
  • That’s because computer science, then seen as a golden ticket to a high-paying job, was exploding in popularity.
    ABC News, ABC News, 3 Aug. 2026
Adjective
  • In past weeks, authorities shut down cafes in central Tehran that were popular with residents during the ceasefire.
    ABC News, ABC News, 2 Aug. 2026
  • The main event between top babyfaces Rhodes and Punk, while a compelling narrative, highlighted a repetitive formula of popular heroes clashing for world titles.
    Alfred Konuwa, Forbes.com, 2 Aug. 2026
Noun
  • Ample Entertainment, the production company behind series such as Netflix’s Amy Bradley Is Missing and HBO’s The Invisible Pilot, is getting into the YouTube craze.
    Peter White, Deadline, 6 Aug. 2026
  • Large white feathers wafted in the breeze—Paris, after all, drove the 19th-century ostrich feather craze that swept the fashion world.
    R. Daniel Foster, Forbes.com, 4 Aug. 2026
Noun
  • Getty Images Key Facts The Senate Judiciary Committee approved Blanche’s nomination in a 10-12 vote along party lines Tuesday, with all Republicans voting in his favor and all Democrats voting against him.
    Alison Durkee, Forbes.com, 4 Aug. 2026
  • The porous pass rush, poor safety play and exploitable linebacking corps share some of the blame, but the cornerbacks didn’t do Washington any favors.
    Tashan Reed, Washington Post, 4 Aug. 2026
Adjective
  • The smoothing and plumping fan-favorite masks have (literally) uplifted me on groggy mornings, amid grueling hangovers, and during spa nights with my best friends.
    Kyra Surgent, InStyle, 5 Aug. 2026
  • The bold rose perfume is a cult classic and a favorite among Vogue editors, and pop star legends like Madonna.
    Jenny Berg, Vogue, 4 Aug. 2026
Noun
  • The latests stats mean AI music has exploded by 650% in 16 months.
    James Peckham, PC Magazine, 20 Apr. 2026
  • The latests forecasts show a new round of storm systems will increase rain chances across much of Northern California and the Central Valley in the coming days.
    Sacbee.com, Sacbee.com, 9 Feb. 2026

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“Vogue.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/vogue. Accessed 9 Aug. 2026.

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