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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
Take the current vogue of AI smartphones, the Pixels were the first phones to go all-in on AI, with the Pixel 8 marketed as the first smartphone with AI built in. Ewan Spence, Forbes.com, 22 July 2025 King’s typical approach to the genre — gifted protagonists facing off against chilly government entities or insincere spiritual forces within a horror context — has fallen out of vogue in favor of comparable superhero origin stories with elevated skills and stakes. Daniel Fienberg, HollywoodReporter, 8 July 2025 Into the winter gets cold, en vogue with your skin out. Edward Segarra, USA Today, 27 June 2025 That view, that a laser-sharp focus on increasing exports would be better than reducing the deficit, is no longer in vogue. Ken Roberts, Forbes.com, 28 June 2025 See All Example Sentences for vogue
Recent Examples of Synonyms for vogue
Adjective
  • The chic pants can be paired with a simple black sweater and sneakers for a fashionable, on-the-go look that will effortlessly transition from the airplane to sightseeing without having to make a pitstop to change.
    Melony Forcier, Travel + Leisure, 15 Aug. 2025
  • Caddis reading glasses stand out for their bold, fashionable frames and high-quality lens technology.
    Nora Colomer may earn a commission if you buy through our referral links. This content was created by a team that works independently from the Fox newsroom., FOXNews.com, 14 Aug. 2025
Noun
  • For example, agents are perfect for tasks like responding to routine emails, sorting support tickets, and extracting trends from user feedback.
    Aytekin Tank, Forbes.com, 14 Aug. 2025
  • Experts say the trend is even more pronounced in South Florida, as homeowners face pressure from insurers and storm season deadlines, leading to a significant increase in new roofs.
    CD Goette-Luciak, Miami Herald, 14 Aug. 2025
Noun
  • Fashion and lifestyle brands have taken note, with several, including Hollister and Coach, rising in popularity and making new collections inspired by the styles of the era.
    Melissa Fleur Afshar, MSNBC Newsweek, 17 Aug. 2025
  • Its popularity lies in its right-sized design and decidedly feminine appeal.
    New Atlas, New Atlas, 17 Aug. 2025
Adjective
  • With only around 19k miles on the odometer, this rare slice of Ruf history brought in a final sale price of $306,000 on the popular auction site Bring a Trailer.
    Christian Gilbertsen, Robb Report, 12 Aug. 2025
  • Tahquamenon Falls State Park is among the most popular with UP trees bracketing the largest waterfall in the state.
    Jenna Prestininzi, Freep.com, 12 Aug. 2025
Noun
  • Searches for boho braids have climbed over 5,000% on Google in the past month alone—and Mensah has seen the craze reflected in the growing waiting list in her salon too.
    Hannah Coates, Vogue, 2 Aug. 2025
  • The shoes were usually worn by fathers or middle-aged men, but were then adopted by street style influencers, propelling the dad shoe into a hot fashion trend, with Nike, New Balance, Asics and more footwear companies leaning into the dad shoe craze.
    Karla Rodriguez, Footwear News, 28 July 2025
Noun
  • The outcome of this trial was more in Depp’s favor, as the jury ultimately ruled that Heard did defame Depp in the op-ed (although the jury also ruled that Depp defamed Heard in the course of fighting back against her charges).
    Zack Sharf, Variety, 12 Aug. 2025
  • The State Board of Elections ruled in King’s favor.
    Charlotte Observer, Charlotte Observer, 12 Aug. 2025
Noun
  • 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
  • That equates to more than 45 million Americans using CBD products, based on latest available U.S. Census estimates.
    Brendan Bures, chicagotribune.com, 2 Oct. 2019
Adjective
  • Honoree Fleming, a retired college dean, was shot dead in October 2023 while walking near her favorite trail near the Vermont State University campus in Castleton, Vt., the Associated Press reported at the time.
    NWA Democrat-Gazette, Arkansas Online, 8 Aug. 2025
  • The Kansas City Chiefs head coach also revealed his favorite Swift album.
    Lauren Huff, EW.com, 8 Aug. 2025

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“Vogue.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/vogue. Accessed 22 Aug. 2025.

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