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noun

ˈfa-shən How to pronounce fashion (audio)
Definition of fashionnext
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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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fashion

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verb

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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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How is the word fashion distinct from other similar nouns?

Some common synonyms of fashion are craze, fad, mode, rage, style, and vogue. While all these words mean "the usage accepted by those who want to be up-to-date," fashion is the most general term and applies to any way of dressing, behaving, writing, or performing that is favored at any one time or place.

the current fashion

When is fad a more appropriate choice than fashion?

While the synonyms fad and fashion are close in meaning, fad suggests caprice in taking up or in dropping a fashion.

last year's fad is over

When can mode be used instead of fashion?

Although the words mode and fashion have much in common, mode suggests the fashion of the moment among those anxious to appear elegant and sophisticated.

slim bodies are the mode at this resort

How are the words rage and craze related as synonyms of fashion?

Both rage and craze stress intense enthusiasm in adopting a fad.

Cajun food was the rage nearly everywhere for a time
crossword puzzles once seemed just a passing craze but have lasted

When is it sensible to use style instead of fashion?

The words style and fashion can be used in similar contexts, but style often implies a distinctive fashion adopted by people of taste.

a media baron used to traveling in style

In what contexts can vogue take the place of fashion?

In some situations, the words vogue and fashion are roughly equivalent. However, vogue stresses the wide acceptance of a fashion.

short skirts are back in vogue

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Recent Examples of fashion
Noun
The team can point you toward one of their mocktails, including the faux fashion with nonalcoholic Lyre’s tequila, Angostura bitters and demerara syrup. — Blair Crosby, AJC.com, 5 July 2026 In September, Swift wore a similar champagne-gold dress, designed by the same luxury fashion house, to Selena Gomez and Benny Blanco's wedding. — Chanel Vargas, InStyle, 5 July 2026
Verb
Forky’s introduction came in Toy Story 4, starting life as a plastic spork who was then fashioned into a toy thanks to some artful placement of pipe cleaners and popsicle sticks by Buzz and Woody’s current kid, Bonnie. — Mia Galuppo, HollywoodReporter, 20 June 2026 Michaels wanted to capture the excitement of a Halloween carnival with the Vintage Spirits collection, fashioning each piece in the collection after retro Halloween decorations. — Sophia Beams, Better Homes & Gardens, 25 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for fashion
Recent Examples of Synonyms for fashion
  1. trend
  2. style
  3. ritual
  4. approach
  5. dignity
  6. shape
  7. tailor
  8. produce
Noun
  • Submissions will be evaluated on creativity, distinctive musical identity, and understanding of global trends, with AI use strictly prohibited.
    — Laura Sirikul, Forbes.com, 8 July 2026
  • There are limits to this model, however Replicating this success at scale won’t be easy, said Paul Dergarabedian, head of marketplace trends for Rentrak.
    — Cerys Davies, Los Angeles Times, 8 July 2026
Definition of trend
Noun
  • Miles of security fencing now surround the National Mall, with extensive road closures and airport-style screening at entrances to both the Great American State Fair and the Salute to America event.
    — Kyla Guilfoil, NBC news, 5 July 2026
  • This pretty jean skirt has a stretchy drawstring waistband and two deep front pockets that add a laidback touch to the midi style.
    — Melony Forcier, PEOPLE, 5 July 2026
Definition of style
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  • That the ritual continues Saturday after Saturday, year after year, is its own kind of small miracle.
    — Andrew Carter, Chicago Tribune, 5 July 2026
  • Supporters argue that the gatherings represent a form of devotion untethered from rigid rituals and the gatekeeping normally associated with temples or religious processions.
    — Ayushi Shah, CNN Money, 4 July 2026
Definition of ritual
Noun
  • Mouth Competitive eaters have a unique approach to eating that differs significantly from that of the average person.
    — Jennifer Borresen, USA Today, 3 July 2026
  • But even opening on 1,500 screens, Harris’ brilliantly dexterous approach proved too much for the film’s marketers.
    — Alison Foreman, IndieWire, 2 July 2026
Definition of approach
Noun
  • Choung Wan, an emeritus professor at Seoul’s Kyung Hee University Law School, said laws are urgently needed to protect the dignity and other rights of the deceased.
    — Hyung-Jin Kim, Los Angeles Times, 2 July 2026
  • But liberals should have confidence in meeting those fears with arguments about natural-law principles of equality and dignity underpinning our legal tradition.
    — Jeannie Suk Gersen, New Yorker, 2 July 2026
Definition of dignity
Noun
  • In what was billed as a bullpen game, Barnes handled the final seven innings, leaving the varsity bullpen in fine shape for the Padres series.
    — Bill Shaikin, Los Angeles Times, 2 July 2026
  • Norway sat off during the second half, holding their 4-5-1 shape, and the Ivory Coast equaliser came about from a system switch and double sub.
    — Liam Tharme, New York Times, 1 July 2026
Definition of shape
Verb
  • Staff members assess each child's needs and tailor the lessons accordingly.
    — Brittney Melton, NPR, 2 July 2026
  • They’re also suited for specific boating environments, with canoeing most frequently seen in rivers, lakes, and shallower waters while sailboats are more tailored for wider distances and uses.
    — Andrew Paul, Popular Science, 2 July 2026
Definition of tailor
Verb
  • Nevertheless, there are several measures that gardeners can take to keep themselves, their children, plants and produce safe from potentially harmful contaminants stemming from the fire.
    — Christopher Buchanan, Los Angeles Times, 8 July 2026
  • Instead of producing energy from heat, as with the radiothermal generators found on deep-space probes like Voyager 2, the NanoTritium system generates electricity directly.
    — David Szondy July 07, New Atlas, 8 July 2026
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