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
But what is the social media fad really about?
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Ciara McCarthy 29, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 29 Apr. 2026
Unlike some internet nutrition fads, this one isn’t entirely out of left field.
—Kathleen Ferraro, Verywell Health, 29 Apr. 2026
Not for him the magic elixirs and fads of his biohacking brethren.
—Diane Brady, Fortune, 28 Apr. 2026
There are several features that can pin a kitchen to a specific date or design fad; some are easier to get rid of or replace than others.
—Sarah Lyon, The Spruce, 26 Apr. 2026
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Ciara McCarthy 29, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 29 Apr. 2026
Unlike some internet nutrition fads, this one isn’t entirely out of left field.
—Kathleen Ferraro, Verywell Health, 29 Apr. 2026
Not for him the magic elixirs and fads of his biohacking brethren.
—Diane Brady, Fortune, 28 Apr. 2026
There are several features that can pin a kitchen to a specific date or design fad; some are easier to get rid of or replace than others.
—Sarah Lyon, The Spruce, 26 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for fad
Noun
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That same craze has also driven up shares of Amazon, which works with Cerebras.—
Steve Kopack,
NBC news,
14 May 2026
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Boot Barn marked a record year in fiscal 2026 after beating expectations in the fourth quarter as the Western craze shows no sign of slowing down.—
Stephen Garner,
Footwear News,
14 May 2026
Noun
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But presidential results are a useful lens because of their high turnout and ability to offer a clearer view of partisan trends than congressional elections, which can be highly influenced by incumbency.—
Ashley Wu,
New York Times,
18 May 2026
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The bow-pump trend has been popping up beyond Cannes, too.—
Maggie Clancy,
Footwear News,
18 May 2026
Noun
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The latests stats mean AI music has exploded by 650% in 16 months.—
James Peckham,
PC Magazine,
20 Apr. 2026
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The latests forecasts show a new round of storm systems will increase rain chances across much of Northern California and the Central Valley in the coming days.—
Sacbee.com,
Sacbee.com,
9 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Quiet luxury is still very much en vogue at France’s Château de Berne.—
Chris Gardner,
HollywoodReporter,
14 May 2026
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Enterprise software back in vogue?—
Jim Cramer,
CNBC,
11 May 2026
Noun
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High protein diets are all the rage nowadays—and for good reason.—
Sherri Gordon,
Health,
15 May 2026
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Ménochet is a scary wonder as Marc, a great bear of a man who is chillingly adept at hiding his rage and possessiveness under the guise of a gentle, enlightened ascetic.—
Richard Lawson,
HollywoodReporter,
15 May 2026
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“Fad.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fad. Accessed 20 May. 2026.
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