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Synonym Chooser

How is the word style distinct from other similar nouns?

Some common synonyms of style are craze, fad, fashion, mode, rage, and vogue. While all these words mean "the usage accepted by those who want to be up-to-date," style often implies a distinctive fashion adopted by people of taste.

a media baron used to traveling in style

When might fad be a better fit than style?

While in some cases nearly identical to style, fad suggests caprice in taking up or in dropping a fashion.

last year's fad is over

When can fashion be used instead of style?

The words fashion and style are synonyms, but do differ in nuance. Specifically, 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 mode a more appropriate choice than style?

While the synonyms mode and style are close in meaning, mode suggests the fashion of the moment among those anxious to appear elegant and sophisticated.

slim bodies are the mode at this resort

How do rage and craze relate to one another, in the sense of style?

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

In what contexts can vogue take the place of style?

The meanings of vogue and style largely overlap; however, vogue stresses the wide acceptance of a fashion.

short skirts are back in vogue

Example Sentences

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Recent Examples of style
Noun
This is about style preference and body type, not gender. Virgie Tovar, Forbes.com, 27 Mar. 2025 The medium pile height offers a balance between style, comfort, and practicality. Megan Schaltegger, Better Homes & Gardens, 27 Mar. 2025
Verb
Jenner also styled a curved piece of her bangs for an edgy addition. Rachel McRady, People.com, 25 Mar. 2025 Her new 'do was the perfect complement to daughter Khloé Kardashian, who styled her own brunette bob — as shown in some of the photos — nearly identical to her mom's. Daniel R. Depetris, Newsweek, 25 Mar. 2025 See All Example Sentences for style
Recent Examples of Synonyms for style
Noun
  • The Hornets are officially in planning and evaluation mode now.
    Roderick Boone, Charlotte Observer, 14 Apr. 2025
  • The White Sox were already in defensive mode after another awful start to the season.
    Paul Sullivan, Chicago Tribune, 13 Apr. 2025
Noun
  • In the end, Kate went for the traditional approach, selecting a tiara that’s steeped in royal history.
    Emily Chan, Vogue, 8 Apr. 2025
  • Many successful young entrepreneurs use this approach, developing their businesses during school breaks while focusing on academics during the school year.
    Sarah Hernholm, Forbes.com, 8 Apr. 2025
Noun
  • This reflects an industry trend moving beyond general-purpose models toward variants optimized for specific high-value tasks often driven by enterprise demand.
    Janakiram MSV, Forbes.com, 15 Apr. 2025
  • Once a marker of shame for many children of South Asian immigrants, hair oiling has filtered into beauty trends on social media.
    Sawdah Bhaimiya, CNBC, 14 Apr. 2025
Verb
  • It wasn’t named in the companion antitrust cases of Hubbard or Carter, either.
    Daniel Libit, Sportico.com, 11 Apr. 2025
  • She is named Lauren Shriner by the LAPD in all records and in a press release regarding the incident.
    Kevin Dolak, HollywoodReporter, 10 Apr. 2025
Noun
  • In contrast, reformist newspapers struck a more optimistic tone.
    Raja Krishnamoorthi, MSNBC Newsweek, 9 Apr. 2025
  • In emerging markets—where regulation is still catching up to innovation—proactive disclosure sets a new tone. 2.
    Natalie Dolphin, Forbes.com, 9 Apr. 2025
Noun
  • Equally valuable is the platform's ability to connect agents to enterprise data through various methods, including standard protocols and direct API integration.
    Maribel Lopez, Forbes.com, 14 Apr. 2025
  • With this method, plants can die back and decompose and become incorporated into the soil.
    Meghan Overdeep, Southern Living, 14 Apr. 2025
Noun
  • The latests deaths included three residents of long-term care facilities in Dallas, as well as a Balch Springs man in his 20s and a Dallas man in his 60s.
    Dana Branham, Dallas News, 30 Apr. 2020
  • That equates to more than 45 million Americans using CBD products, based on latest available U.S. Census estimates.
    Brendan Bures, chicagotribune.com, 2 Oct. 2019
Verb
  • Be sure that goods are correctly classified, valued, and labeled can prevent costly delays or fines.
    Rohit Arora, Forbes.com, 14 Apr. 2025
  • President Trump, meanwhile, has labeled Tesla vandalism an act of domestic terrorism and threatened to send perpetrators to an El Salvador prison.
    Emily Forlini, PC Magazine, 14 Apr. 2025

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“Style.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/style. Accessed 21 Apr. 2025.

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