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Definitions

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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Three years ago it was named one of the prettiest places to do Christmas shopping by The Times newspaper and was praised for bucking the trend of struggling high streets.

From BBC • Apr. 8, 2026

A doji candle, which often signals trend reversal, ended the lengthy advance on Feb. 10.

From Barron's • Apr. 7, 2026

“The proposed rate simply does not match the level of medical-cost trend in the industry,” CVS CEO David Joyner told investors in February.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 7, 2026

But another trend also came into focus: the continuing fall in labor-force participation.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 7, 2026

They probably all shave their heads or have discovered some other trend that is going to be totally intimidating and exciting.

From "Better Nate Than Ever" by Tim Federle