You may think those shoes are in fashion, but they aren't.
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Fashion
/ˈfæʃən/
Synonyms for "fashion" (415 found)
Ranked by relevance and common usage.
Closest matches (83)
Noun(24 words)
aesthetic formaffectationalgorithmanatomyangleapparelapproacharchetypearchitectonicsarchitecturearrangementarrayart formaspectassembleattackattireattitudebearbeat
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Adjective(3 words)
artistic designbasic designcurrent vogue
Verb(1 words)
Strong matches (125)
Noun(24 words)
design aestheticdolldressdress styledressmakingfadsfashion trendsforgesformform basedform manualsform of energyforms of energyfrench formegarment makinggovernment agency formshandcrafted procedureshandicraftshandling shapehipping
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devisedraftdraperydressdressingdriftdudseffectefformeidolonelaborateerectestablished wayetiquetteevolveexaggerationexpression of ideasextrudefabricfabricate
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fabricationfacetfadfashionablefashioningfatiguesfeathersfeaturefeeling for wordsfigfigurationfigurefixfolkwayforgeforgingformform of speechformalizeformatformationformulatefoundframefudge togetherfuroregarbgarmentgarmentsgeargenerategenregestaltget upgetupgrace of expressiongrandiloquenceguisehabilimenthabithammerhewimageimagoimpressionin fashioninditeinflationinner forminvestitureinvestmentkneadknock outlay outlayoutlick into shapelightlikenesslineline of actionlineamentslinenlinesliterary stylelookmakemake upmakeupmakingmaniamannermanner of speakingmanner of workingmannerismmanners
Adjective(2 words)
german formhandcrafted
Related words (207)
manufacturematrixmaturemeanmeansmethodmethodologymintmomodalitymodemode of expressionmode of operationmode of proceduremodelmodusmodus operandimoldmoldingmores
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mouldmouldermouldynew lookobservanceorderorganic structureorganismorganizationpatch togetherpatternpatterningpeculiaritypersonal stylephasephasisphysiquepiece togetherplanplatonic formplatonic ideaplotpracticepraxisprefabricateprepareprescriptionprocedureproceedingprocessproduceproductionproper thingprototypeput togetherput upragrageragsraimentraiseraverearreferenceregardresourcerespectrhetoricritualrobesrough outroughcastroughhewroutinerun upschoolsculptsculptureseemingsemblancesense of languagesetset upsetupshapeshapingsidesignificant formsimulacrumslantsocial conventionsportswearstampstandard behaviorstandard usagestanding customstrainstructurestructuringstylestylistic analysisstylisticsswimsystemtacktailortastetechniquetectonicstendencytenortexturethe drillthe grand stylethe howthe in thingthe last wordthe latest thingthe plain stylethe ragethe sublimethe way ofthermoformthingthreadstime-honored practicetissuetogstoilettetontonetotal effecttraditiontrendtricktrimturnturn outtwigtwisttypeusageuseveinvestmentvestureviewviewpointvoguewarp and woofwaywearwearing apparelweavewebwhat is donewhomp upwisewontwontingworkwrite
Choosing the right synonym
- Closest matches in this entry: manner, mode, style, way, adapt.
- Sentence evidence is available for fashion, so synonym choice can be checked against real usage rather than a flat word list.
- Ranking signals come from wordnet, opengloss, moby, derived_reverse, and related lexical sources.
Synonym selection checklist
- Match the part of speech before comparing meanings.
- Check whether the synonym changes intensity, formality, or emotional tone.
- Read the replacement inside the full sentence, not just beside "fashion".
- Prefer the clearest word over the most unusual word when writing for speed or comprehension.
When not to replace "fashion"
Keep "fashion" when the sentence already sounds natural, when a synonym would add unintended emphasis, or when readers need the most familiar wording. A synonym should clarify or sharpen the message, not simply make the sentence look more varied.
If two options seem close, choose the one that best matches the audience and purpose of the sentence.
Replacement workflow
1. Preserve meaning
Choose a synonym only if it keeps the core idea of "fashion" intact in the sentence you are editing.
2. Tune tone
Check whether the replacement sounds more formal, casual, emotional, technical, or forceful than the original word.
3. Re-read context
Read the full sentence after the swap. Keep the synonym only when the sentence becomes clearer or more precise.
Review note: Synonym lists are ranked with lexical data and reviewed for practical writing value. Use the comparison notes, sentence evidence, and source labels together; a high-ranking synonym can still be wrong when the audience, register, or grammar changes.
Final fit check
After choosing a replacement for "fashion", read the sentence once for meaning and once for rhythm. The best synonym should feel natural in the full sentence, not only accurate in a word list.
If the synonym makes the sentence slower, vaguer, or more dramatic than intended, keep "fashion" or choose a simpler alternative from the closest-match group.
Related word relations
OpenGloss and ConceptNet supply richer edges like generalizations, collocations, and derivations.
More general
19 entriesShowing 16 of 19 words.
More specific
21 entriesShowing 16 of 21 words.
Collocations
12 entriesa careera garmenta plana statueclothesfashion designerfashion industryfashion statementfashion trendin fashionout of fashionpublic opinion
Inflections
3 entriesDerivations
7 entriesSample sentences
28 total sentences available.
School uniforms are just out of fashion.
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After a year's practice, she plays the piano after a fashion.
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Long dresses stayed in fashion.
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Showing 4 of 28 available sentences.
Common questions
What are the closest synonyms for "fashion"?
Closest matches include manner, mode, style, way, adapt.
How should I check whether a synonym fits "fashion"?
Compare the replacement against real sentence context. This entry includes sample sentences so you can check tone, grammar, and meaning before swapping words.