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How is the word fad distinct from other similar nouns?

Some common synonyms of fad are craze, fashion, mode, rage, style, and vogue. While all these words mean "the usage accepted by those who want to be up-to-date," fad suggests caprice in taking up or in dropping a fashion.

last year's fad is over

Where would fashion be a reasonable alternative to fad?

Although the words fashion and fad 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 fad?

While the synonyms mode and fad 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 are the words rage and craze related as synonyms of fad?

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 would style be a good substitute for fad?

The words style and fad are synonyms, but do differ in nuance. Specifically, style often implies a distinctive fashion adopted by people of taste.

a media baron used to traveling in style

When can vogue be used instead of fad?

The meanings of vogue and fad largely overlap; however, vogue stresses the wide acceptance of a fashion.

short skirts are back in vogue

Examples Sentences

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Recent Examples of fad In an industry characterized by transient fads (including the worrisome trend of ‘fast fashion'), her commitment to sustainability promotes the notion that true innovation is both powerful and permanent. Dan Pontefract, Forbes, 28 Oct. 2024 Don’t call it a trend or a mere fad; the reliable winter hero has graced the shoulders of nearly every style icon, making appearances in Princess Diana’s unforgettable ’90s looks and Meghan Markle’s elegant modern outfits. Christina Holevas, Vogue, 28 Oct. 2024 Even though the trends and fads come and go, authenticity stands the test of time when your message is meaningful. Noor Lobad, WWD, 18 Oct. 2024 Ashley Fell, an expert on cultural trends, has been studying teens' and tweens' buying fads for over a decade. Doc Louallen, ABC News, 15 Oct. 2024 See all Example Sentences for fad 
Recent Examples of Synonyms for fad
Noun
  • By 1962, the monster craze of the '50s had blossomed.
    Jordan Runtagh, People.com, 2 Nov. 2024
  • And that's not incorrect — the J-horror craze of the late-'90s and early-2000s, spearheaded by Hideo Nakata's instant classic Ringu (1998), did produce some of the most memorable horror films in Japanese movie history.
    Katie Rife, EW.com, 25 Oct. 2024
Noun
  • That bucks the usual trends, which typically show ridership falling off in August.
    Kate Talerico, The Mercury News, 15 Nov. 2024
  • Officials had initially responded positively to the trend and had tried to seize on it to boost tourism.
    Peter Guo, NBC News, 11 Nov. 2024
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
Noun
  • Tobacco, like the color black, has managed to stay in vogue despite all its health risks and dangers.
    Hikmat Mohammed, WWD, 5 Nov. 2024
  • The project coalesces in a moment when body horror is very much back in vogue, with the success of Coralie Fargeat’s Cannes prize-winner The Substance, which has grossed over $43M worldwide and drummed up Oscar buzz for star Demi Moore.
    Matt Grobar, Deadline, 4 Nov. 2024
Noun
  • Devin Williams received back-to-back sentences of 25 years to life in prison for the fatal shootings of Maria and Benison Tran, who were shot at near point-blank range after Williams snuck into their Dublin home and confronted them in a fit of jealous rage.
    Nate Gartrell, The Mercury News, 12 Nov. 2024
  • How to cope right now Don’t suppress your emotions, process them In the immediate aftermath of the election results, you may be flooded with emotions ranging from despair to rage.
    Allie Volpe, Vox, 11 Nov. 2024

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“Fad.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fad. Accessed 21 Nov. 2024.

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