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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
Quiet luxury is still very much en vogue at France’s Château de Berne. Chris Gardner, HollywoodReporter, 14 May 2026 Enterprise software back in vogue? Jim Cramer, CNBC, 11 May 2026 The bathroom feels regal and vogue, lined with polished Vermont marble and brass fixtures. Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 7 May 2026 Horror became the in vogue genre. ABC News, 6 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for vogue
Recent Examples of Synonyms for vogue
Adjective
  • Cool, fashionable girls are wearing track pants this season.
    Caroline Hughes, Travel + Leisure, 23 June 2026
  • The easiest way to make a jersey feel fashionable is by paying attention to proportions.
    Amanda Le, InStyle, 22 June 2026
Noun
  • Sergeant Ashley Smith, a police officer of 16 years, published a TikTok video about the troubling criminal trend.
    Olivia Young, Travel + Leisure, 23 June 2026
  • While complexion trends may be in their dewy era, there's still something to be said for a great powder foundation—especially on hot, sticky summer days.
    Christa Joanna Lee, Allure, 23 June 2026
Noun
  • The growing interest in ingredients has helped fuel the popularity of nutrition apps such as Yuka, Bobby Approved and Zoe, which let users scan a product’s barcode to see a health score.
    Jing Feng, NBC news, 22 June 2026
  • Oska has also noticed a rise in the popularity of tinted sunscreen—particularly relevant for those dealing with melasma and hyperpigmentation—and ripples of K-beauty influence throughout the SPF category.
    Jenny Berg, Vogue, 22 June 2026
Adjective
  • In its proxy statement, for example, Fox cited revenue growth at its popular streaming service Tubi and high ratings for Fox News and Fox Sports.
    Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 29 June 2026
  • Polling tells him that his moderate positions on important policies are popular.
    Voice of the People, New York Daily News, 28 June 2026
Noun
  • The protein craze shows no signs of slowing down, and author Arash Hashemi has a new cookbook that's perfect for anyone looking add more nutritious, flavorful high-protein meals to their routine.
    Kelly McCarthy, ABC News, 26 June 2026
  • Don’t Worry Darling, a thriller in the vein of The Stepford Wives, caused a media craze, to put it mildly.
    Eliana Dockterman, Time, 26 June 2026
Noun
  • In his place, acting President Delcy Rodríguez has been cautiously liberalizing the economy and courting foreign oil companies, while currying favor with Washington pragmatically and seeking relief from crushing sanctions.
    John Liu, CNN Money, 25 June 2026
  • Ryan returned the favor in the fourth, getting Dalton Rushing, Freeland and Ohtani to all swing and miss.
    Jess Myers, Twin Cities, 25 June 2026
Adjective
  • Whether spread on warm pancakes, melted onto corn on the cob, baked into our favorite cakes, cookies and pies or enjoyed atop fresh bread, both have earned a permanent place in many kitchens.
    Daryl Austin, USA Today, 25 June 2026
  • Surprisingly, buyers' favorite colors this year go beyond plain white, with certain hues helping rooms feel larger, calmer, and easier to imagine living in.
    Sophia Beams, Better Homes & Gardens, 24 June 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 29 Jun. 2026.

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