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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
Art that resembles collections of trash and other debris is back in vogue. J.d. Capelouto, semafor.com, 23 June 2025 And centers are back now (in vogue in the NBA), and so is offensive rebounding. Scott Fowler, Charlotte Observer, 19 June 2025 Signing a celebrity is en vogue with Smartwater’s competitors. Jordan Valinsky, CNN Money, 17 June 2025 Several commenters praised the name, which seems to be in vogue among celebrity parents. Anna Halkidis, Parents, 11 June 2025 See All Example Sentences for vogue
Recent Examples of Synonyms for vogue
Adjective
  • The couple was spotted attending the Dior Homme Menswear Spring/Summer 2026 show on June 27 and wore a pair of fashionable ensembles for the event.
    Starr Bowenbank, People.com, 27 June 2025
  • These high-waist yoga leggings with contrast trim feature a contrast trim for a fashionable touch.
    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, 24 June 2025
Noun
  • While celebrities and influencers have boosted the trend, funny memes and TikTok clips catapulted Labubu into virality, turning the dolls into ultra-desirable collectibles, like a monstrous incarnation of Beanie Babies.
    Dani Di Placido, Forbes.com, 27 June 2025
  • Texas Governor Greg Abbott signed legislation on Friday banning students from using cellphones at school, marking the latest development in a trend that is growing nationally and worldwide.
    Jenna Sundel, MSNBC Newsweek, 27 June 2025
Noun
  • Figure 1: Projected Casual Footwear, Clogs, and Sandals Market Growth: 2024 – 2030 Taking Market Share in Growing Markets From its IPO in 2006 to its resurgence in the late 2010’s, Crocs has consistently increased it brand awareness and popularity across the globe.
    David Trainer, Forbes.com, 30 June 2025
  • Today, there are over 300 sculpture parks in the US alone which saw an uptick in popularity during the Covid pandemic that has only increased in the years since.
    Kin Woo, Vogue, 30 June 2025
Adjective
  • What To Know The Susquehanna poll showed that Fetterman remains more popular than not with Pennsylvania voters, with 41 percent approving of him, compared to 37 percent disapproving.
    Andrew Stanton, MSNBC Newsweek, 25 June 2025
  • Last month, Netflix’s popular sports documentary series Untold released Untold: The Liver King, exploring the creation of Johnson’s digital empire.
    Larisha Paul, Rolling Stone, 25 June 2025
Noun
  • The brand tapped into the tennis craze with two versions of its EJ Egg Rocket style paying tribute to the Wimbledon and Roland Garros tournaments.
    Sandra Salibian, Footwear News, 23 June 2025
  • Naked by David Sedaris (1997) $10 $18 now 44% off This is the book that really made David Sedaris famous, and kicked off the memoir craze that never really stopped.
    Brian Boone, Vulture, 18 June 2025
Noun
  • Cunningham gained huge favor for her apparent defense of Clark, who was not only poked in the face, but pushed to the floor in the team’s win over the Sun.
    Ryan Gaydos, FOXNews.com, 24 June 2025
  • The survey also found that the majority of voters under 50 favor Mamdani while Cuomo leads among those over 60.
    Yezen Saadah, Forbes.com, 24 June 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
  • Below, an edit of Vogue’s favorite Omnilux LED devices to aid your glow ahead of your nuptials.
    Kiana Murden, Vogue, 1 July 2025
  • On Why Saunas And Cold Plunges Are Pivotal For Recovery Routine As Washington decompresses during the offseason, one of his favorite spots to hit up is WorldSprings Dallas.
    DJ Siddiqi, Forbes.com, 1 July 2025

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“Vogue.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/vogue. Accessed 7 Jul. 2025.

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