as in craze
a practice or interest that is very popular for a short time
once the fad for that kind of music had passed, nobody would have been caught dead listening to it
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Recent Examples of fad
Instead of getting caught up in the latest fads, focus on practices that genuinely support you.
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Mark Travers, Forbes, 7 Mar. 2025
The Kardashians are always on top of all the current trends, and that includes skincare fads too.
—Kleigh Balugo, StyleCaster, 21 Mar. 2025
Like most beauty fads, however, the salmon sperm trend isn’t exactly backed by science.
—Kleigh Balugo, StyleCaster, 21 Mar. 2025
Gloria Vanderbilt Amanda Classic High-Rise Tapered Jean These jeans are classic—a true staple for your wardrobe that will stand the test of time and outlive every other denim fad that may come and go.
—Stephanie Osmanski, Better Homes & Gardens, 18 Mar. 2025
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Mark Travers, Forbes, 7 Mar. 2025
The Kardashians are always on top of all the current trends, and that includes skincare fads too.
—Kleigh Balugo, StyleCaster, 21 Mar. 2025
Like most beauty fads, however, the salmon sperm trend isn’t exactly backed by science.
—Kleigh Balugo, StyleCaster, 21 Mar. 2025
Gloria Vanderbilt Amanda Classic High-Rise Tapered Jean These jeans are classic—a true staple for your wardrobe that will stand the test of time and outlive every other denim fad that may come and go.
—Stephanie Osmanski, Better Homes & Gardens, 18 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for fad
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More than a decade after the Ice Bucket Challenge flooded social media with footage of people getting drenched in freezing water for a good cause, the viral craze is back — this time to raise awareness and funds for mental health.—
Leslie Katz,
Forbes.com,
21 Apr. 2025
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Liquid lipsticks have long evolved since the original 2015 craze.—
Conçetta Ciarlo,
Vogue,
17 Apr. 2025
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The American Public Health Association says that as global average temperatures rise, these trends will continue and make allergies an increasing public health concern.—
Janet Loehrke,
USA Today,
29 Apr. 2025
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While the many trends were easy to spot, the differences were all in the details.—
Cierra Black,
Essence,
28 Apr. 2025
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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
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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
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Folding gadgets are very much in vogue at the moment – from phones to tablets and bike helmets to bikes.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
17 Apr. 2025
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Willow Springs having a track club element—something in vogue at tracks across the world—also seems inevitable.—
Erik Shilling,
Robb Report,
10 Apr. 2025
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At the time, designer-label wool pencil skirts, sheer blouses, flares, furs and leather coats were all the rage, but with the launch of Dressbarn, Jaffe managed to offer her customers the latest in fashion, including designer looks, at much lower prices.—
David Moin,
Footwear News,
16 Apr. 2025
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Seems like podcasts are all the rage these days, so what makes Tracy's any different?—
Jim Clash,
Forbes.com,
16 Apr. 2025
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“Fad.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fad. Accessed 1 May. 2025.
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