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
The 1970s were thick with New Age spiritual fads and movements, from the benign (crystals) to the unspeakably toxic and cultic (Jonestown).
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Los Angeles Times,
23 June 2026
The recent obsession with protein isn’t fueled by bodybuilding or even a diet fad, but rather by the increasing use of GLP-1 weight loss drugs, which can suppress appetite and require users to pivot to nutrient-dense foods, such as those high in protein, to avoid muscle loss.
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Sasha Rogelberg,
Fortune,
21 June 2026
Although fad diets and weight-loss programs promise fast results, the payoff is often short-lived.
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Nicole Bennett,
AJC.com,
19 June 2026
Instead of chasing the latest fads, MRC pursues the boldest talent.
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Brent Lang,
Variety,
18 June 2026
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Los Angeles Times,
23 June 2026
The recent obsession with protein isn’t fueled by bodybuilding or even a diet fad, but rather by the increasing use of GLP-1 weight loss drugs, which can suppress appetite and require users to pivot to nutrient-dense foods, such as those high in protein, to avoid muscle loss.
—
Sasha Rogelberg,
Fortune,
21 June 2026
Although fad diets and weight-loss programs promise fast results, the payoff is often short-lived.
—
Nicole Bennett,
AJC.com,
19 June 2026
Instead of chasing the latest fads, MRC pursues the boldest talent.
—
Brent Lang,
Variety,
18 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for fad
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After recently joining the brand ambassadorship craze by naming Spanish music sensation Bad Gyal as their brand’s first ambassador, the Dsquared2 founders are adding a male counterpart to this new strategy by tapping another local talent.
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And, now, the secret is out on where to get a taste of the latest flavor craze to hit in the Charlotte area — a rich, savory beef broth.
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In January, a World Economic Forum report estimated that new technology, alongside other economic and demographic trends, will create 170 million roles and displace 92 million others by 2030.
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This trend, however, sparks concerns about a looming leadership crisis.
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The latests stats mean AI music has exploded by 650% in 16 months.
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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.
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Oversized Sunglasses Last but not least, after years of tiny sunglasses reigning supreme, oversized, face-obscuring frames are in vogue again.
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In Labour circles, there is an old joke poking fun at Burnham’s chameleon-like ability to blend into whichever set of ideas is in vogue on the left at that moment in time.
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He’s been known to blow up legislation, make surprise nominations, rage-post about sitting Republican lawmakers and retaliate by endorsing their primary opponents.
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Maybe that's why, in a moment when the country feels eggshell brittle, riding has become such an essential outlet for me—a way to turn my rage into forward motion.
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“Fad.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fad. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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