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as in trend
a practice or interest that is very popular for a short time
during the 1990s tattoos once again became a hot fashion especially for young men
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as in style
a distinctive way of putting ideas into words
when angry, he tends to express himself in a fashion that shows that he has a mastery of all of the expletives in which the English language abounds
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as in ritual
a usual manner of behaving or doing
it has long been my fashion to rise early
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as in approach
the means or procedure for doing something
you can mix the ingredients in any fashion you choose—by hand or by machine
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as in dignity
high position within society
a literary salon attended by people of fashion from all over the city
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as in shape
the outward appearance of something as distinguished from its substance
over the millennia, nature had worked the face of the rocky cliff into the fashion of a man's head
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as in to tailor
to change (something) so as to make it suitable for a new use or situation
the ex-governor seems to be fashioning his political beliefs to win favor with a more conservative national electorate
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as in to produce
to bring into being by combining, shaping, or transforming materials
for the Christmas pageant the boy's mother was able to fashion the length of fabric into something that could pass as a shepherd's outfit
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Recent Examples of fashion
Ile-Ife Okantah, Vulture, 28 Apr. 2025
Instead, Elias seemingly has banked on his young players to progress in linear fashion, a strategy that carries its own risk.
—Ken Rosenthal, New York Times, 28 Apr. 2025
Caleb Lunetta, San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 Apr. 2025
Goldman seems a strong scribe to take Joan on that journey, as her work includes Kingsman, Kick-Ass, X-Men: First Class and the Barbarella remake being fashioned for Sydney Sweeney.
—Mike Fleming Jr, Deadline, 4 Apr. 2025
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Noun
Kelli is brash and benignly ostentatious with her cackling laugh and revolving door of unpredictable fashions (my jaw dropped at her look for Coyote Ugly), another indicator of a great parody Housewife.
—Ile-Ife Okantah, Vulture, 28 Apr. 2025
Instead, Elias seemingly has banked on his young players to progress in linear fashion, a strategy that carries its own risk.
—Ken Rosenthal, New York Times, 28 Apr. 2025
Verb
Meanwhile, Carver and Nemeth, a nurse on his way home from work, helped the officer, fashioning a tourniquet to stop the bleeding.
—Caleb Lunetta, San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 Apr. 2025
Goldman seems a strong scribe to take Joan on that journey, as her work includes Kingsman, Kick-Ass, X-Men: First Class and the Barbarella remake being fashioned for Sydney Sweeney.
—Mike Fleming Jr, Deadline, 4 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for fashion
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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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Second, Upwork’s Freelance Forward report released in late 2023 which analyzed the microeconomic and industry trends surrounding freelancing, found that 64 million Americans (the equivalent to about 38% of the U.S. workforce) are already freelancers.—
Rachel Wells,
Forbes.com,
28 Apr. 2025
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His play style requires highly technical players, a standard that is not widely characteristic of MLS.—
Felipe Cardenas,
New York Times,
20 Apr. 2025
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Veja Campo Leather Sneaker If leather sneakers are more your style, consider snagging this pair from Veja — a popular brand among stars like Kate Middleton, Witherspoon, and Johansson.—
Averi Baudler,
People.com,
19 Apr. 2025
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While the set comes with a small Kanuma pumice incense holder, the brand’s bronze asymmetrical beauty—designed in collaboration with Vogel Studio—gives the ritual of burning incense an elegant flair.—
Lauren Arzbaecher,
Architectural Digest,
28 Apr. 2025
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Francis wanted his burial ritual simplified, with less opulence, in keeping with his view that the church should serve the poor.—
Fernando Cervantes Jr.,
USA Today,
27 Apr. 2025
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Detroit is a turnover-prone team, and the Knicks’ approach defensively, while risky against someone of Cunningham’s abilities, was conducive to forcing the offense into a mistake.—
James L. Edwards III,
New York Times,
20 Apr. 2025
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Another approach: pen a sweet letter to read aloud that your better half can later hold onto as a keepsake.—
Boutayna Chokrane,
Vogue,
20 Apr. 2025
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Throughout his papacy, Pope Francis spoke with clarity about the essentials of faith, mercy, joy, human dignity, and the urgency of going out to the peripheries.—
Thomas G. Moukawsher,
MSNBC Newsweek,
25 Apr. 2025
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His tailoring speaks to a form of dignity rooted not only in fit and cut but in care.—
Shelton Boyd-Griffith,
Vogue,
25 Apr. 2025
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Gutekunst overhauled this position last offseason and the Packers should be in good shape for the foreseeable future.—
Rob Reischel,
Forbes.com,
24 Apr. 2025
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Tariffs shape and reinforce what’s affordable, what’s available, and, ultimately, whose cultures get priced out of reach.—
Karen Yuan,
The Atlantic,
24 Apr. 2025
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Anew Fitness removes these barriers by providing certified trainers who specialize in senior fitness, guiding participants through workouts tailored to their abilities.—
USA Today,
USA Today,
19 Apr. 2025
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Focus On Thoughtful Communication C-level leaders should analyze when communication is best received, considering timing, topic and delivery style, to tailor messaging for impact.—
Expert Panel®,
Forbes.com,
18 Apr. 2025
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Notable Figures: During the quarter, the company's equity income in China produced a $45 million profit, compared to a loss of $106 million last year at this time.—
Jackie Charniga,
USA Today,
30 Apr. 2025
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Carlsberg said the loss last year of its exclusive license partnership to produce and distribute San Miguel had negatively impacted first-quarter sales.—
Jenni Reid,
CNBC,
29 Apr. 2025
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“Fashion.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fashion. Accessed 3 May. 2025.
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