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
Use reliable public resources, like the What Works Clearinghouse Practice Guides or the Evidence for ESSA database, to separate the proven from the fads and to identify those practices and products that are grounded in research, not just good marketing.
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Sara Schapiro, Forbes.com, 20 May 2025
This isn’t just a fleeting online fad, however: According to the New York Road Runners, more than 12,000 20-somethings signed up for the NYC Marathon in 2024—a notable jump from 9,987 in 2023 and 8,039 in 2022.
—Jenna Ryu, SELF, 12 May 2025
Look at it as transformation, not a trend. Subscription boxes aren’t a fad.
—Sarah Williams, Forbes.com, 12 May 2025
Avoid Crash Diets Countless dietary fads promise to boost your metabolism and manage your weight.
—Mark Gurarie, Verywell Health, 1 May 2025
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Sara Schapiro, Forbes.com, 20 May 2025
This isn’t just a fleeting online fad, however: According to the New York Road Runners, more than 12,000 20-somethings signed up for the NYC Marathon in 2024—a notable jump from 9,987 in 2023 and 8,039 in 2022.
—Jenna Ryu, SELF, 12 May 2025
Look at it as transformation, not a trend. Subscription boxes aren’t a fad.
—Sarah Williams, Forbes.com, 12 May 2025
Avoid Crash Diets Countless dietary fads promise to boost your metabolism and manage your weight.
—Mark Gurarie, Verywell Health, 1 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for fad
Noun
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Overall, Chen perceives the chicken and veggie burger craze as one bite out of larger societal shifts.—
Perri Ormont Blumberg,
FOXNews.com,
24 May 2025
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Critics may have scoffed, but the movie, directed by Phil Karlson, was a hit with audiences caught up in the 1970s vigilante-film craze that included Death Wish, Dirty Harry and even Taxi Driver.—
Greg Evans,
Deadline,
15 May 2025
Noun
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Upscale Migration Recent data reveals a trend among luxury homebuyers towards semi-rural or gated communities, seeking a balance between privacy and urban connectivity.—
Loch Lloyd Residential Real Estate,
Kansas City Star,
15 June 2025
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All of these great qualities are why micellar waters have been so popular as a makeup remover in France for all these years—and finally, we’re caught up on the trend.—
Jennifer Hussein,
Allure,
14 June 2025
Noun
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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
Noun
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But in this case, to be frank, this feels a bit more like the kind of odd-couple play that was more in vogue some years ago.—
Chris Jones,
Chicago Tribune,
7 June 2025
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Why The Hype? When discussing why maximalist fragrances are so in vogue, Jun Lin tells me that, from his perspective, this is the natural next step in the evolution of niche perfumery.—
Laia Farran Graves,
Forbes.com,
1 June 2025
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For Karen’s author, such rage was a real departure.—
Lily Meyer,
The Atlantic,
3 June 2025
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Conflicts in Ukraine and Gaza rage on, the U.S. national debt grows, and President Donald Trump’s trade policies continue to jolt adversaries and allies alike.—
Hugh Son,
CNBC,
30 May 2025
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“Fad.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fad. Accessed 19 Jun. 2025.
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