fad
Example Sentences
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In the wake of an anticipated fiber craze that is expected to trump last year’s protein-maxxing dietary fad, chia seeds have become all the rage.
From Salon • Mar. 31, 2026
“It was a real fad to have a Tesla, and I just don’t think that they’re competitive in any way.”
From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 6, 2026
Their appearance usually means a fad is about over, and expense ratios can be high.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 15, 2026
“Maybe the hyperscalers will actually be fine if rates are higher for longer. Maybe AI isn’t the next fad investors immediately get burned on.”
From MarketWatch • Dec. 18, 2025
What had once been a single peddler’s spirit rapping turned into a national fad and, for some, a new religion.
From "American Spirits" by Barb Rosenstock
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From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.