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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
Christian Allaire, Vogue, 11 Mar. 2025
In dramatic fashion, House Republicans passed a bill to fund the government through the end of September 2025 -- a major victory for Speaker Mike Johnson, who has previously relied on Democrats for bipartisan support to avert a shutdown.
—Lauren Peller, ABC News, 11 Mar. 2025
Gal Beckerman, The Atlantic, 1 Mar. 2025
Alongside letting fans treat Majima like a Ken doll by fashioning his outfits, hairstyles, makeup, and jewelry, the game allows players to customize and gussy up his sea vessel.
—Isaiah Colbert, Rolling Stone, 18 Feb. 2025
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Noun
The South African singer brought her own fashion flavor to the mix.
—Christian Allaire, Vogue, 11 Mar. 2025
In dramatic fashion, House Republicans passed a bill to fund the government through the end of September 2025 -- a major victory for Speaker Mike Johnson, who has previously relied on Democrats for bipartisan support to avert a shutdown.
—Lauren Peller, ABC News, 11 Mar. 2025
Verb
Over the past three years, Zelensky has fashioned for himself a leader-in-wartime look, with his scruffy facial hair and a gravelly voice.
—Gal Beckerman, The Atlantic, 1 Mar. 2025
Alongside letting fans treat Majima like a Ken doll by fashioning his outfits, hairstyles, makeup, and jewelry, the game allows players to customize and gussy up his sea vessel.
—Isaiah Colbert, Rolling Stone, 18 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for fashion
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Ultimately, the actions taken together represent a concerning trend, said Callie Maidhof, assistant senior instructional professor and associate director of global studies at the University of Chicago.—
Nell Salzman,
Chicago Tribune,
11 Mar. 2025
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This stunning tulle midi is an affordable way to channel the super-feminine dress trend to a wedding this spring.—
Madeleine Bokan Thares,
Glamour,
11 Mar. 2025
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His editing style, with its big budgets and nonconfrontational leadership, feels akin to hosting.—
Nathan Heller,
The New Yorker,
15 Mar. 2025
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Lately, my go-to style has been an oversized V-neck sweater like this one from Quince.—
Lydia Mansel,
Travel + Leisure,
15 Mar. 2025
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As routines and rituals evaporated, often replaced by grief, fear and isolation, many of us wondered: When will things go back to normal?—
Jenna Russell,
New York Times,
11 Mar. 2025
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Create rituals that become nonnegotiable: morning walks to school, Sunday pancakes or being the one who tucks them in at night.—
Jennifer Kamara,
Forbes,
11 Mar. 2025
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This approach to the ingredient, notably the extraction of ginseng saponin in the 1970s, laid the foundation for what would become Sulwhasoo’s hallmark — combining natural, effective ingredients with modern science.—
Claire Sullivan,
WWD,
15 Mar. 2025
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Beginning in 1929, Americans faced economic disruption that created fear and uncertainty that traditional approaches failed to resolve.—
Dennis M. Powell,
Orlando Sentinel,
15 Mar. 2025
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Humanitarian aid is based on empathy and the recognition that everyone has a right to live with dignity.—
Chen Reis,
The Conversation,
21 Mar. 2025
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So these are formal situations, in which patients are in need of dignity and professional distance.—
Judith Martin,
The Mercury News,
18 Mar. 2025
Noun
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Jillian Michaels shares easy way for people to start fitness journeys Fitness expert Jillian Michael shares the one simple workout that can help Americans get in shape and extend their lifespan by up to seven years.—
Ashley J. DiMella Fox News,
Fox News,
19 Mar. 2025
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And whatever time that isn’t occupied by her family and nonmusical interests — such as her cannabis strain collaboration with brand Cookies called That Badu — goes toward keeping herself in the best mental, emotional and physical shape possible and making sure she’s set for the future.—
Damien Scott,
Billboard,
19 Mar. 2025
Verb
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For years, this was achieved at the expense of privacy, with cookies and other tracking mechanisms mining personal data to tailor ads.—
Mike Villalobos,
Forbes,
14 Mar. 2025
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The first is to tailor rapid rearmament to the idea of sending a large military force to Ukraine to guarantee a peace settlement and if necessary fight Russia there.—
Anatol Lieven,
TIME,
14 Mar. 2025
Verb
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However, there is no doubt Hopkins can still produce at a high level, having totaled 1,057 yards with seven touchdowns during his 2023 season with the Titans – his first with the squad after signing with them in free agency on a two-year, $26 million deal.—
Scott Thompson,
Fox News,
12 Mar. 2025
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Following the success of the limited series, starring and executive produced by Nicole Kidman and directed and executive produced by Susanne Bier, Netflix is developing a second installment.—
Nellie Andreeva,
Deadline,
12 Mar. 2025
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“Fashion.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fashion. Accessed 25 Mar. 2025.
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