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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
Jill Goldsmith, Deadline, 24 May 2026
Elite tennis players have become prominent endorsers of designer fashion brands in recent years, including Carlos Alcaraz for Louis Vuitton and Coco Gauff for Miu Miu.
—Sara Germano, Sportico.com, 24 May 2026
Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 20 May 2026
Earth from caves, including geological moonmilks, helped fashion the creation.
—Jennifer Weil, Footwear News, 20 May 2026
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Noun
The comedy crime caper follows a crew of professional shoplifters (Keke Palmer, Naomi Ackie, Taylour Paige) who target a cutthroat fashion maven (Demi Moore).
—Jill Goldsmith, Deadline, 24 May 2026
Elite tennis players have become prominent endorsers of designer fashion brands in recent years, including Carlos Alcaraz for Louis Vuitton and Coco Gauff for Miu Miu.
—Sara Germano, Sportico.com, 24 May 2026
Verb
Bathrooms are fashioned with rain showers; thick, white waffle-like terry cloth robes; soaking tubs equipped with bath salts by Lather; ultra-speedy Dyson supersonic hair dryers; and high-tech, motion sensor Toto toilets that illuminate, open, and oscillate seemingly like magic.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 20 May 2026
Earth from caves, including geological moonmilks, helped fashion the creation.
—Jennifer Weil, Footwear News, 20 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for fashion
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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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While Kendrick Lamar was conquering the hip-hop world, Rashad was honing an introspective style inspired by Southern hip-hop pioneers like Lil Wayne and OutKast.—
Kelefa Sanneh,
New Yorker,
15 May 2026
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And, if bright white pants aren’t your thing, keep reading for off-white styles inspired by Martha Stewart and Joanna Gaines.—
Rylee Johnston,
PEOPLE,
15 May 2026
Noun
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Days begin with the drama of dawn and close with a sunset ritual as a signature of the property.—
Fairchild Studio,
Footwear News,
23 May 2026
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The symbolism of herbs is rooted in many ancient traditions, from indigenous healing to Ayurvedic wellness rituals.—
Shagun Khare,
Martha Stewart,
23 May 2026
Noun
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Newport, for all of its seafaring history, has lacked a French approach to seafood until now.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
23 May 2026
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At a true farmers market, you’ll likely spot chefs inspecting greens, tasting fruits and plotting that night’s specials — the same approach is available to home cooks willing to shop seasonally and ask questions.—
Lauren Jarvis-Gibson,
Charlotte Observer,
22 May 2026
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The Ahmadiyya Muslim community believes that protecting human life and dignity is a sacred responsibility.—
Voice of the People,
New York Daily News,
22 May 2026
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As the institutions that hold democracy together are quietly hollowed out and the very definition of democracy is rewritten as being simply majority rule, universal values – human dignity and the rule of law – are replaced with a fierce nationalism, a proud victimhood, and a rewriting of history.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
21 May 2026
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Far below the most abstract undulating curved frozen shapes where the weight of the sea ice has forged the shoreline into a white sculpture park.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
21 May 2026
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Some even in the shape of other foods!—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
20 May 2026
Verb
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Readers should not rely solely on the content of this article and are encouraged to seek professional advice tailored to their specific circumstances.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
20 May 2026
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From lightweight, heat‑resistant foundations to hair care tailored for humidity and texture diversity, these brands are solving problems that international players historically misunderstood or ignored.—
FMG Studios,
Footwear News,
20 May 2026
Verb
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Nectar is a sweet, syrupy liquid produced in the blossoms, stems and leaves of many plants.—
Beth Botts,
Chicago Tribune,
23 May 2026
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Through the first two games of the Western Conference Finals, Spurs star Victor Wembanyama has produced numbers not seen at this stage of the postseason in roughly 50 years.—
Chantz Martin,
FOXNews.com,
23 May 2026
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“Fashion.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fashion. Accessed 26 May. 2026.
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