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noun

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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

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
Stripes Last spring was all about polka dots, and though the flirty print is still very much in vogue, stripes are on the rise. Jordan Julian, InStyle, 26 Feb. 2026 Slim sunnies are still en vogue, but oversized shades are perhaps even more popular this season, particularly ’70s-style aviators and bold yet understated black frames. India Roby, Glamour, 24 Feb. 2026 Those traits will always be en vogue in New England, where the goal should be to trim the bottom of its draft board this week based on new information from medical evaluations and prospect interviews. Andrew Callahan, Boston Herald, 24 Feb. 2026 Butter Yellow might be out, but butter dishes are always en vogue. Francesca Krempa, Bon Appetit Magazine, 24 Feb. 2026 See All Example Sentences for vogue
Recent Examples of Synonyms for vogue
Adjective
  • This spring, total comfort doesn't have to be at odds with looking fashionable.
    Antonio Fuentes, Glamour, 10 Mar. 2026
  • The pleated crewneck and button-up details add a fashionable twist.
    Jacquelyn Smith, Parents, 10 Mar. 2026
Noun
  • The decrease solidified an improving trend over the prior two years, which saw only slight increases.
    Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 10 Mar. 2026
  • The Wait n’ Rest concept is part of a larger trend among travelers who are looking for their own space.
    Miami Herald, Miami Herald, 10 Mar. 2026
Noun
  • The popularity of Bar Panisse perhaps dispels one fear the restaurateurs might’ve had – that the place would be shunned by the community, after Waters terminated the lease of longtime tapas restaurant Cesar to make space for her new endeavor.
    John Metcalfe, Mercury News, 9 Mar. 2026
  • Flynn said the company’s focus on customer interaction has helped drive the chain’s popularity, particularly among younger customers.
    Nicole Buss, Sacbee.com, 9 Mar. 2026
Adjective
  • Van, which is a 1½-hour drive from the border, has long been a popular destination for Iranians for work, travel and trade.
    Serra Yedikardes, Los Angeles Times, 9 Mar. 2026
  • Long overlooked, the area is now drawing travelers looking for an alternative to South Africa’s popular safari spots.
    Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 9 Mar. 2026
Noun
  • As with the cold plunging craze, saunas increasingly serve as a kind of social lubricant, a place where people can find connection and a brief reprieve from their phones.
    Will Stone, NPR, 6 Mar. 2026
  • In the first part of the two-episode finale, audiences are introduced to Bella (Emma Halleen), a perfectly normal high school student who watches as The Beauty craze sweeps through her world.
    Hunter Ingram, Variety, 5 Mar. 2026
Noun
  • So while this very chaotic race remains within Chalamet’s grasp — BAFTA honored I Swear’s Robert Aramayo, who wasn’t even eligible for this cycle’s Oscars — the odds are no longer in his favor.
    David Canfield, HollywoodReporter, 4 Mar. 2026
  • In addition, Paxton's allies are confident that the political landscape will tilt in the attorney general's favor.
    ABC News, ABC News, 4 Mar. 2026
Noun
  • 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
  • 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
Adjective
  • Keep scrolling to see some of our favorite finds at Wayfair.
    Shea Simmons, Southern Living, 5 Mar. 2026
  • Stay Informed - Listen to NOAA Weather Radio or your favorite weather news station.
    CA Weather Bot, Sacbee.com, 5 Mar. 2026

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