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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
With Black Doves, The Day of the Jackal and The Agency all hitting TV screens in the space of a few weeks, premium spy shows feel in vogue. Max Goldbart, Deadline, 2 Dec. 2024 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 Format spin-offs are in vogue at present as buyers look to build brands. Max Goldbart, Deadline, 25 Oct. 2024 See all Example Sentences for vogue 
Recent Examples of Synonyms for vogue
Adjective
  • With crunchy red fruit, racy acidity, a light tannic structure and distinctive minerality, its profile has been fashionable for a while, especially amongst younger drinkers.
    Paul Caputo, Forbes, 13 Dec. 2024
  • The majority of consumers (66 percent) say clothes made primarily from cotton are the most fashionable.
    Catherine Salfino, Sourcing Journal, 12 Dec. 2024
Noun
  • Still, the killer whales are on trend in one regard: Pantone’s 2024 color of the year, Peach Fuzz, bears resemblance to cooked salmon.
    Alexis Simendinger, The Hill, 11 Dec. 2024
  • And, for a mid-weight medium wash that will outlast all trends, opt for Levi’s.
    Cortne Bonilla, Vogue, 11 Dec. 2024
Noun
  • The three main reasons for Hot Wheels' popularity are: ◾ Low price. ◾ Appearance and performance. ◾ Childhood memories.
    George Petras, USA TODAY, 14 Dec. 2024
  • As super apps gain popularity, developers of these apps can take steps to ensure their solutions provide convenience and become supportive companions that anticipate and meet users’ needs.
    Mark Halberstein, Forbes, 13 Dec. 2024
Adjective
  • TikTok is popular for its scrolling algorithm and allows users to post videos between three seconds and 10 minutes long.
    Greta Cross, USA TODAY, 10 Dec. 2024
  • Remember the hardcore 24-hour mountain-bike races that were so popular in the ’90s and early 2000s?
    Graham Averill, Outside Online, 9 Dec. 2024
Noun
  • Want to get the whole family into the pickleball craze?
    Madison Yauger, People.com, 8 Dec. 2024
  • Long before the resale craze, Ludot started selling secondhand clothes in the wake of Saint Laurent’s controversial 1971 Libération collection, inspired by ’40s wartime fashion in France.
    Samantha Conti, WWD, 6 Dec. 2024
Noun
  • At the top of these bigger strategic considerations is a need to retain the favor of major international partners such as India and China.
    Paul Du Quenoy, Newsweek, 9 Dec. 2024
  • Valya knows of the plan, too, and seeks to win back Corrino’s favor by thwarting it, but Desmond takes control of the situation first and makes his presence felt.
    Scott Tobias, Vulture, 8 Dec. 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
  • Here are a few of my favorite rums that have hit store shelves in the last few months, all of which are worth your time.
    Tony Sachs, Forbes, 16 Dec. 2024
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    Matthew Fairburn, The Athletic, 16 Dec. 2024

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“Vogue.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/vogue. Accessed 22 Dec. 2024.

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