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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

Examples Sentences

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Recent Examples of vogue
Noun
Leather is said to last four times longer than a fabric sofa, not to mention the patina of aged leather is currently in vogue. Erika Owen, Architectural Digest, 18 Oct. 2024 More recently though, Memphis rap textures are out of vogue, and Brazilian vocals are in favor. Elias Leight, Billboard, 15 Oct. 2024 For the members of Hanson, the 1990s are always en vogue. Kimberlee Speakman, Peoplemag, 11 Sep. 2024 But no matter how in vogue these modern lures might be, none have ever pushed metal lures off the shelves entirely. Joe Cermele, Outdoor Life, 17 Oct. 2024 See all Example Sentences for vogue 
Recent Examples of Synonyms for vogue
Adjective
  • New Balance has had a dramatic shift in image, from being famously seen as uncool to becoming very fashionable in recent years.
    Ayesha Javed, TIME, 3 Nov. 2024
  • Juicy Couture winter jacket: $39.99 This beautiful Juicy Couture winter jacket can keep your child warm and fashionable on the playground.
    Nora Colomer, Fox News, 2 Nov. 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
  • Godot’s games flourish on open indie storefronts like itch.io, where the engine enjoys modest popularity among the community.
    PCMAG, PCMAG, 7 Nov. 2024
  • One of the most popular trees is this King Noble Fir, a sparse yet stylish option that has increased in popularity in the last few years.
    Olivia Avitt, People.com, 5 Nov. 2024
Adjective
  • The second shooting took place not far from the popular Crack Shack restaurant.
    NBC San Diego, NBC News, 14 Nov. 2024
  • The Dodgers are expected to pursue a reunion, although it has been widely reported that Hernandez could be a popular consolation pursuit for teams that miss out on Soto.
    Jeff Sanders, The Mercury News, 13 Nov. 2024
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
  • The company’s markets wagered correctly and controversially in Donald Trump’s favor in bets on who would win the presidential election, even though opinion polls showed a tight race.
    Sophia Pargas, NBC News, 14 Nov. 2024
  • Immigration and the economy, dominant themes across the country in this year’s election, played in Evans’ favor, Covey said.
    John Aguilar, The Denver Post, 12 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
Adjective
  • On an afternoon when sophomore Nunu Agara stuffed the box score, compiling 16 points, nine rebounds, three blocks, two steals and two assists, Stanford easily handled Gonzaga, the preseason favorite to win the West Coast Conference.
    Justice delos Santos, The Mercury News, 10 Nov. 2024
  • The Academy didn’t even have room for its favorite country artist, Chris Stapleton!
    Justin Curto, Vulture, 8 Nov. 2024

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

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