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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
Perhaps its incorporation of vogue ideas dazzles critics who might otherwise discern its awfulness (Amazon’s Transparent). Graham Hillard, The Washington Examiner, 27 Feb. 2026 Sprinkled between sweeping phrases — which seamlessly blend contemporary, jazz, vogue and street flavors — are hints at those magical moments where even we laypeople get swept up by music, movement and the motivation to put yourself out there and feel something. Lauren Warnecke, Chicago Tribune, 27 Feb. 2026 Nowadays, a natural approach is more en vogue, and embracing it can help set your home apart. Helena Madden, Martha Stewart, 27 Feb. 2026 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 See All Example Sentences for vogue
Recent Examples of Synonyms for vogue
Adjective
  • Set the scene Copenhagen Fashion Week may only occur twice a year, but staying at the Bella Grande recreates the city’s most fashionable event on the daily.
    Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 25 Mar. 2026
  • The final space in the show considers Gnoli’s preoccupation with clothing, in part a product of his costume-design background and exposure to his first wife’s fashionable friends.
    Stephanie Sporn, Vogue, 21 Mar. 2026
Noun
  • That trend continued on Monday, with the Spurs outscoring the Heat by four points in the 12 minutes that Herro and Powell played together.
    Anthony Chiang, Miami Herald, 24 Mar. 2026
  • According to Housebots, the development also reflects a broader trend of collaboration between academic institutions and commercial enterprises in advancing robotics innovation in China.
    Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 24 Mar. 2026
Noun
  • Many states that accept late-arriving absentee ballots implemented their policies during the COVID-19 pandemic when vote by mail surged in popularity and Postal Service delays raised concerns about inadvertent disenfranchisement.
    Devin Dwyer, ABC News, 23 Mar. 2026
  • Led by the popularity of The News Agents, Global, which also runs a range of radio networks, has been expanding of late.
    Max Goldbart, Deadline, 23 Mar. 2026
Adjective
  • The biannual two-day show is a popular event at the Luke Air Force Base in Glendale.
    Thao Nguyen, USA Today, 23 Mar. 2026
  • González seized on this issue in her 2024 election campaign and promised to sack LUMA, a move that is widely popular with her frustrated constituents.
    Tim McDonnell, semafor.com, 23 Mar. 2026
Noun
  • Carvel is marking a milestone in ice cream history as its signature Flying Saucer sandwich — inspired by America's 1950s-era UFO craze — turns 75 this week.
    Deirdre Bardolf, FOXNews.com, 20 Mar. 2026
  • As last year’s Chinese zodiac, the Snake, sparked a craze among collectors, now Cheng has been busy sourcing pieces featuring the Fire Horse, this year’s Chinese zodiac sign.
    Milena Lazazzera, CNN Money, 20 Mar. 2026
Noun
  • While Fine leads the field in terms of outside spending in her favor, Biss has received the backing of groups aligned with pro-science candidates and the Congressional Progressive Caucus.
    Olivia Olander, Chicago Tribune, 18 Mar. 2026
  • To be clear, do yourself a favor and don’t ruin your March by copying a pasting a Golden bracket.
    Cedric Golden, Austin American Statesman, 17 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
  • In case these weren’t enough reasons to buy this staple on repeat, here are a few of my favorite ways to improve the party with a bag of chips.
    Anna Hezel, Bon Appetit Magazine, 19 Mar. 2026
  • Glamour readers cast thousands of votes for their favorite products of 2026, and the results are in.
    Grace McCarty, Glamour, 18 Mar. 2026

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“Vogue.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/vogue. Accessed 25 Mar. 2026.

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