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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
Kimberly Wilson, Essence, 27 Feb. 2025
The positives were partially offset by decreases in the company’s marketing, licensing, and fashion businesses.
—Dade Hayes, Deadline, 27 Feb. 2025
Christopher Knight, Los Angeles Times, 11 Feb. 2025
Yeah, old fashioned on a surface or in a stand mixer.
—Bon Appétit, 6 Feb. 2025
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Noun
The brand has also extended its collaboration with fashion designer Jon Stan to create exclusive merchandise for grant recipients and event attendees.
—Kimberly Wilson, Essence, 27 Feb. 2025
The positives were partially offset by decreases in the company’s marketing, licensing, and fashion businesses.
—Dade Hayes, Deadline, 27 Feb. 2025
Verb
The king stares intently into an eternal distance through composite orbs fashioned from alabaster and glass, rendered in varying degrees of clarity, transparency and opacity.
—Christopher Knight, Los Angeles Times, 11 Feb. 2025
Yeah, old fashioned on a surface or in a stand mixer.
—Bon Appétit, 6 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for fashion
Noun
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Though still more Christian than the national average of 62%, the state follows a trend of more people identifying as unaffiliated with any religion.—
Chelsea Brasted,
Axios,
27 Feb. 2025
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The new Religious Landscape Study and an interactive online tool, based on research conducted in 2023-24, outline many major trends in the U.S. Generational differences such as the fact younger Americans are less religious than older ones drive many of the trends assessed in the study.—
Liam Adams,
USA TODAY,
27 Feb. 2025
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History shows that artists and styles that defied convention often reshaped culture.—
Seth Yudof,
Rolling Stone,
3 Mar. 2025
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Traditionally, style guides dictate which necklace styles pair best with different dress necklines and hairstyles.—
Tiana Randall,
Forbes,
3 Mar. 2025
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Eating Chomps has become a faithful ritual for an average day.—
Andrew Watman,
Forbes,
28 Feb. 2025
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Neighborhood theaters made attending movies a weekly or even daily ritual for audiences.—
Michael Wells,
Kansas City Star,
28 Feb. 2025
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But one policy approach emerged as most critical: a reduction in the total amount of global plastic production.—
Gordon G. Chang,
Newsweek,
4 Mar. 2025
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What’s needed is comprehensive, nationwide reform that takes a holistic approach to a complex marketplace and introduces greater transparency.—
The Editorial Board,
Chicago Tribune,
3 Mar. 2025
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Prioritizing High-Potential, High-Risk Populations While the strategies – and rhetoric – vary, every Administration in modern history has embraced the goal of creating jobs that offer dignity and economic stability in order to shore up America’s economic position and maximizing our human capital.—
Maria Flynn,
Forbes,
25 Feb. 2025
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The Trump administration has made the border a zone that is overtly hostile to human rights and displays utter disregard for the humanity and dignity of people on the move.—
Tom Rogers,
Newsweek,
21 Feb. 2025
Noun
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Step 5: Let the mattress take its shape The flat, sometimes crinkly foam will inflate and take shape.—
Yelena Moroz Alpert,
Architectural Digest,
7 Mar. 2025
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Red Barrel Studio Meridian Outdoor Chaise Lounge Chair Cushion This sleek and modern outdoor chaise cushion features a durable and mildew-resistant fabric, and it’s stuffed with a 100 percent polyester fiberfill that is plush, comfortable, and holds its shape.—
Megan Schaltegger,
People.com,
7 Mar. 2025
Verb
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With enough space for an open kitchen, living room, dining area, and even a small bathroom, the fully customizable cabin kit can be tailored to any layout.—
Caley Sturgill,
Southern Living,
2 Mar. 2025
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Sunny Health and Fitness Exercise Bike, $160 with coupon $200 $160 at Amazon No matter your fitness level, the bike can be tailored to achieve a low-impact cardio workout suited for your needs.—
Maggie Horton,
People.com,
1 Mar. 2025
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Lawrence, Jeff Ingold and Liza Katzer of Doozer Productions executive produce alongside Tarses and Carell.—
Nellie Andreeva,
Deadline,
28 Feb. 2025
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This diversity makes mezcal a deeply regional and artisanal product, closely tied to the land and the people who produce it.—
Lauren Mowery,
Forbes,
28 Feb. 2025
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“Fashion.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fashion. Accessed 12 Mar. 2025.
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