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noun

Synonym Chooser

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
Don’t Be Dumb is not exactly Rocky’s rage-rap album, but the production is certainly informed by the quicker tempos that have come into vogue during his hiatus. Paul A. Thompson, Pitchfork, 20 Jan. 2026 In seventeenth-century England, there was a vogue for books by pregnant women addressed to their unborn offspring, offering preëmptive guidance and moral instruction to stand in for the mother’s own wisdom, should she be untimely carried off. Rebecca Mead, New Yorker, 19 Jan. 2026 The deconstructed garment ushered in 1980s power dressing, a relaxed counterpoint to the conventional corporate garb previously in vogue. Julia Zaltzman, Robb Report, 18 Jan. 2026 And with offenses now so tailored to play out of the shotgun rather than under center, the clap signal is en vogue. Christopher Kamrani, New York Times, 15 Jan. 2026 See All Example Sentences for vogue
Recent Examples of Synonyms for vogue
Adjective
  • It's been fashionable since the early 2000s to consider reality shows inferior to scripted or traditional documentary series.
    Kevin Jacobsen, Entertainment Weekly, 1 Feb. 2026
  • Great for windy days to shield your face and keep your hair in place, this accessory is both fashionable and functional.
    Lane Nieset, Travel + Leisure, 31 Jan. 2026
Noun
  • Being Different means standing apart - leading on innovation and setting trends.
    Steven Wolfe Pereira, Forbes.com, 27 Jan. 2026
  • Pope said the same trend will be in place Saturday.
    Anne Li, Arkansas Online, 27 Jan. 2026
Noun
  • The popularity of warm, textured neutrals in the design world suggests a shift from trend-chasing to mature restraint—a choice that’s far easier to live with over the long term.
    R. Daniel Foster, Forbes.com, 27 Jan. 2026
  • Romance books have seen a resurgence in popularity thanks to BookTok communities.
    Theara Coleman, TheWeek, 26 Jan. 2026
Adjective
  • Nagano Omachi Police said the 22-year-old tourist suffered from cardiac arrest after the accident on Friday at the Tsugaike Mountain Resort in Hakuba Valley, a popular ski destination in central Japan.
    Chris Lau, CNN Money, 2 Feb. 2026
  • The author of the wildly popular Dungeon Crawler Carl series has a snarky sci-fi standalone that has shades of Ender’s Game or Ready Player One, but from the other side.
    Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 2 Feb. 2026
Noun
  • The current craze, Stephenson says, may be a side-effect of sardines becoming very popular with biohackers, who aim to optimize their body for better health, performance, and boosted longevity.
    Ranyechi Udemezue, Vogue, 6 Feb. 2026
  • Fitness brands have cashed in on the generation’s fitness craze, with sneaker brand On partnering with 29-year-old actor Zendaya in April 2025.
    Sasha Rogelberg, Fortune, 6 Feb. 2026
Noun
  • According to the messages, Epstein and Josephson relied on each other for favors and advice.
    Gene Maddaus, Variety, 4 Feb. 2026
  • Ramirez came home after a judge ruled in his favor in August, according to his attorney.
    Livi Stanford, Hartford Courant, 4 Feb. 2026
Noun
  • These latests features are designed for enterprises who want to integrate their AI technology with either existing Salesforce data or even their own data.
    Gene Marks, Forbes.com, 7 Sep. 2025
  • 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
Adjective
  • Her favorite sneakers, her contact lenses, her purse.
    Kristine Phillips, IndyStar, 5 Feb. 2026
  • As groups of amateur boxers stream into the Paris gym for class, Khelif slips away to grab a bite at her favorite Algerian café.
    Kara Fox, CNN Money, 4 Feb. 2026

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“Vogue.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/vogue. Accessed 8 Feb. 2026.

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