Definition of fashionnext
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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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as in shape
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

Example Sentences

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Recent Examples of fashion
Noun
Designing the future The French fashion house Louis Vuitton, which opened its doors in 1854, is today the world's largest luxury brand. David Morgan, CBS News, 28 Aug. 2026 Kusama also ventured into musicals, filmmaking, and fashion, continually expanding the boundaries of her practice and establishing herself as one of the era’s most singular avant-garde figures. Tessa Solomon For Artnews, Robb Report, 28 Aug. 2026
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Ashcraft has allowed two runs over his last two starts (17 IP), fashioning a 14-to-1 strikeout-to-walk ratio. Jeff Sanders, San Diego Union-Tribune, 25 Aug. 2026 Yet, in contending with the invading species, Denise is fashioned into a female action hero more in keeping with the epoch of director Quentin Tarantino than with that of President Ronald Reagan. Peter Tonguette, The Washington Examiner, 22 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for fashion
Recent Examples of Synonyms for fashion
Noun
  • Here are a few more tips from our experts on raising a self-sufficient child in the face of the snowplow parenting trend.
    Cheryl Maguire, Parents, 1 Sep. 2026
  • Also in Shanghai, and increasingly elsewhere, brands continue to favor the slow pop-up model over a long-term real estate commitment due to not only the uncertain outlook, but the incredibly fast churn of market trends.
    Denni Hu, Footwear News, 1 Sep. 2026
Noun
  • Now that summer will soon become fall, a pair of cropped pants feels like the perfect transitional style.
    Jasmine Gomez, Travel + Leisure, 30 Aug. 2026
  • Aside from Airstreams, there are two different styles of cabins (not including the additional accessible options), glamping-style tents, and an option to book a tent and Airstream in one campsite.
    Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 29 Aug. 2026
Noun
  • This goes beyond just topical products to include massage tools, wellness rituals and detoxifying treatments.
    Bella Webb, Vogue, 28 Aug. 2026
  • Shankara advises that worshipping gods with names and stories through devotional rituals and sacred images (murtis) is an acceptable step for some people on the path toward a more philosophical understanding of an all-pervasive ultimate reality.
    Encyclopedia Britannica, Encyclopedia Britannica, 28 Aug. 2026
Noun
  • Ultimately, Bessent’s approach is likely to fail, said Peter Boockvar, chief investment officer of One Point BFG Wealth Partners and editor of The Boock Report newsletter.
    Brian Cheung, NBC news, 28 Aug. 2026
  • Finally, regarding Bank of England Governor Andrew Bailey, his tone has skewed dovish in recent months, favoring a wait-and-see approach to the impact of the Middle East conflict.
    , CNBC, 28 Aug. 2026
Noun
  • Bhargavendra Singh walked with dignity at their head, making a ceremony of the affair.
    Leslie E. Tassell, Outdoor Life, 27 Aug. 2026
  • The music was imbued with grace and dignity in both its most introspective and uplifting moments.
    George Varga, San Diego Union-Tribune, 23 Aug. 2026
Noun
  • The result looks less like a blade simply ground into shape and more like a form sculpted directly from solid steel.
    New Atlas, New Atlas, 3 Sep. 2026
  • The minimalist shape pairs well with jeans, loungewear, and even dresses.
    Kaitlin Gates, Travel + Leisure, 2 Sep. 2026
Verb
  • With Mike McDaniel tailoring an offense around him, and Tyreek Hill and Jaylen Waddle offering lethal receiver targets, Tagovailoa threw 73 touchdowns, compared with 29 interceptions, over those three seasons.
    Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 27 Aug. 2026
  • District 6 Councilwoman Kimberly Owens suggested CMPD write that promise into the language of the law, tailoring the curfew to explicitly focus on gatherings of a certain size.
    Charlotte Observer, Charlotte Observer, 27 Aug. 2026
Verb
  • This rainfall is likely to produce flash flooding, especially in low-lying and urban areas.
    Brandi D. Addison, USA Today, 2 Sep. 2026
  • What we’re left with is a system for producing conflict, a machine for generating chaos.
    Finn Brunton, Harpers Magazine, 1 Sep. 2026

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“Fashion.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fashion. Accessed 4 Sep. 2026.

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