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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
Nadeau notes that molded or sculptural chairs often made out of plastic or mixed materials are also in vogue. Sarah Lyon, The Spruce, 21 Feb. 2026 When logistics allow, mixed team events are very in vogue. Matthew Futterman, New York Times, 19 Feb. 2026 And saving money is always en vogue. Jennifer Prince, Southern Living, 15 Feb. 2026 Of course, a lot has changed in the past decade, to the point that being a proud Luddite has become more en vogue than the tech-optimism that marked early social media’s past. Wilson Chapman, IndieWire, 10 Feb. 2026 See All Example Sentences for vogue
Recent Examples of Synonyms for vogue
Adjective
  • Chelsea boots might as well be fashionable rain boots, with their sturdy, water-proof design.
    Christina Perrier, InStyle, 23 Feb. 2026
  • Will fluency with the references at fashionable literary salons signpost upper-class membership?
    Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 23 Feb. 2026
Noun
  • However, a curious counter-trend—one that began in New York and is now being cemented by the opening day of Paris Fashion Week—is simultaneously occurring.
    Alexandra Hildreth, Vogue, 3 Mar. 2026
  • City police data shows violent crime rates have significantly declined over the past three years in parallel with national trends.
    JACK BROOK, ABC News, 2 Mar. 2026
Noun
  • Tech companies are racing to predict whether AI’s popularity will result in a new hit product, similar to how the internet laid the foundation for the smartphone.
    Lisa Eadicicco, CNN Money, 2 Mar. 2026
  • Avoid a short, no-win situation in mid-May, then buckle up for popularity, heightened ambitions, new clarity and cosmic protection over all.
    Magi Helena, Dallas Morning News, 2 Mar. 2026
Adjective
  • Buford's, where the shooting occurred, is a popular bar among UT students and recent graduates.
    Emiliano Tahui Gómez, Austin American Statesman, 1 Mar. 2026
  • While seniors may flock to popular retirement destinations and affluent neighborhoods, Sapraicone warns the environment could be a potential hotbed for robberies and home burglaries.
    Julia Bonavita, FOXNews.com, 1 Mar. 2026
Noun
  • Now, thanks to a recent marketing makeover, women and older adults are buying into the creatine craze and more brands are getting on board.
    Hikmat Mohammed, Vogue, 27 Feb. 2026
  • The news comes as Boot Barn raised guidance for the year after beating expectations in the third quarter as the Western craze shows no sign of slowing down.
    Stephen Garner, Footwear News, 27 Feb. 2026
Noun
  • Many of you will receive financial or practical favors from someone or another source.
    Georgia Nicols, Denver Post, 26 Feb. 2026
  • One of the more interesting situations involved former Monroe and Granada Hills basketball coach Don Loperena, who the district tried to fire but then had to rehire after a judge ruled in his favor during an arbitration hearing.
    Eric Sondheimer, Los Angeles Times, 25 Feb. 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
  • Appointed in all of Adler’s favorite patterns and paint colors and furnished with beloved pieces both bespoke and long-held, the end result is the embodiment of her aesthetic perspective—and a helpful place to bring potential clients.
    David Foxley, Architectural Digest, 25 Feb. 2026
  • This is probably no accident, as everyone’s current favorite style inspiration is Carolyn Bessette-Kennedy—who still defines that particular aesthetic.
    Kathleen Walsh, Glamour, 25 Feb. 2026

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“Vogue.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/vogue. Accessed 4 Mar. 2026.

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