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a distinctive way of putting ideas into words when angry, he tends to express himself in a fashion that shows that he has a mastery of all of the expletives in which the English language abounds

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the outward appearance of something as distinguished from its substance over the millennia, nature had worked the face of the rocky cliff into the fashion of a man's head

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How is the word fashion distinct from other similar nouns?

Some common synonyms of fashion are craze, fad, mode, rage, style, and vogue. While all these words mean "the usage accepted by those who want to be up-to-date," 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 is fad a more appropriate choice than fashion?

While the synonyms fad and fashion are close in meaning, fad suggests caprice in taking up or in dropping a fashion.

last year's fad is over

When can mode be used instead of fashion?

Although the words mode and fashion have much in common, mode suggests the fashion of the moment among those anxious to appear elegant and sophisticated.

slim bodies are the mode at this resort

How are the words rage and craze related as synonyms of fashion?

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 is it sensible to use style instead of fashion?

The words style and fashion can be used in similar contexts, but style often implies a distinctive fashion adopted by people of taste.

a media baron used to traveling in style

In what contexts can vogue take the place of fashion?

In some situations, the words vogue and fashion are roughly equivalent. However, vogue stresses the wide acceptance of a fashion.

short skirts are back in vogue

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Recent Examples of fashion
Noun
Pulse Picks Gabby Herzig’s very serious dispatch on the latest Masters fashion trends. Sam Settleman, New York Times, 13 Apr. 2025 The Heat lost Sunday’s game in dramatic fashion after using an 11-1 run to rally from a seven-point fourth-quarter deficit and take a four-point lead with 8.5 seconds to play. Anthony Chiang, Miami Herald, 13 Apr. 2025
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Grade, having fashioned a world in which the old fights mattered, now gets to win them. Judith Shulevitz, The Atlantic, 16 Mar. 2025 Make the Beds Aiming for bunks that would be easy to access and make up with linens, designer Ashley Gilbreath fashioned niches with a staircase instead of a ladder. Laura Fenton, Better Homes & Gardens, 3 Apr. 2025 See All Example Sentences for fashion
Recent Examples of Synonyms for fashion
Noun
  • This reflects an industry trend moving beyond general-purpose models toward variants optimized for specific high-value tasks often driven by enterprise demand.
    Janakiram MSV, Forbes.com, 15 Apr. 2025
  • Once a marker of shame for many children of South Asian immigrants, hair oiling has filtered into beauty trends on social media.
    Sawdah Bhaimiya, CNBC, 14 Apr. 2025
Noun
  • His play style requires highly technical players, a standard that is not widely characteristic of MLS.
    Felipe Cardenas, New York Times, 20 Apr. 2025
  • More Pro Wrestling: 'Stone Cold' Steve Austin Confirmed For WrestleMania: Report Mysterio would quickly become one of the most popular baby faces in the company, partially due to his incredible in-ring style.
    Nicholas Creel, MSNBC Newsweek, 19 Apr. 2025
Noun
  • From home births to birth centers, spiritual rituals to structural advocacy, their choices aren’t just personal, but collective.
    Stephanie Long, Essence, 17 Apr. 2025
  • According to a new WalletHub survey, many consumers are planning to skip some of the holiday's traditional rituals like dyeing eggs because of high prices.
    Matt Robison, MSNBC Newsweek, 16 Apr. 2025
Noun
  • Ultimately, the new police chief must value community, embrace diversity, and promote a responsive, inclusive approach to law enforcement.
    Harrison Mantas, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 20 Apr. 2025
  • Given the number of cardinals whom Pope Francis has appointed — 111 out of the 141 who would vote for the next pope — his successor is likely to be from the Global South and more progressive in theology and approach than Pope John Paul II or Pope Benedict XVI, who preceded Pope Francis.
    Joshua Stanton, New York Daily News, 20 Apr. 2025
Noun
  • Many Cambodians, particularly in the countryside, welcomed the Khmer Rouge, with its mix of hard-line communist ideology and extreme Cambodian nationalism, as liberators who promised to restore order and dignity.
    Sophal Ear, The Conversation, 14 Apr. 2025
  • The importance of connection and socialization is evident every day in Florida’s assisted living communities, a communal long-term care setting designed to provide seniors with a sense of dignity, independence and belonging.
    Gail Matillo, Sun Sentinel, 13 Apr. 2025
Noun
  • For now, the economy remains in solid shape by several key measures.
    Max Zahn, ABC News, 11 Apr. 2025
  • Its rectangular shape evokes a vintage cigarette pouch, and every detail harks back to the fashion house’s extensive, industry-defining legacy.
    Stacia Datskovska, Footwear News, 10 Apr. 2025
Verb
  • Anew Fitness removes these barriers by providing certified trainers who specialize in senior fitness, guiding participants through workouts tailored to their abilities.
    USA Today, USA Today, 19 Apr. 2025
  • Focus On Thoughtful Communication C-level leaders should analyze when communication is best received, considering timing, topic and delivery style, to tailor messaging for impact.
    Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 18 Apr. 2025
Verb
  • And the more rapid the cycle, the more dust is produced.
    Keith Cooper, Space.com, 17 Apr. 2025
  • The work relied on the seismometer network’s observations of more than 200 earthquakes, each of which produced multiple types of seismic waves.
    Meghan Bartels, Scientific American, 17 Apr. 2025

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“Fashion.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fashion. Accessed 23 Apr. 2025.

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