trend

[trend] / trɛnd /

NOUN

flow, current

Synonyms

STRONGEST

direction movement tendency

STRONG

aim bearing bent bias course drift inclination leaning orientation progression run swing tenor wind

NOUN

style, fashion that is in favor

Synonyms

STRONGEST

thing

STRONG

craze cry fad furor look mode rage vogue

WEAK

in thing latest thing newest wrinkle

Example Sentences

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I reached out to him after taking notes on a continuing trend:

From Los Angeles Times

But if you thought the musicals-as-stunt-programming trend blew itself out completely, you are mistaken.

From Salon

There has also been a trend for groups rather than individuals snapping up such properties.

From BBC

The cost of central processing units, or CPUs, is another trend to watch.

From Barron's

Now his name is trending again, his lawsuit against his parents a startling revelation.

From Los Angeles Times