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–noun
a temporary fashion, notion, manner of conduct, etc., esp. one followed enthusiastically by a group.
[Origin: 1825–35; n. use of dial. fad to look after things, busy oneself with trifles, back formation from obs. faddle to play with, fondle. See fiddle]

—Related forms
fadlike, adjective

—Synonyms craze, vogue, rage.
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Thesaurus Entries
  Roget's II: The New Thesaurus - Cite This Source
Main Entry:  fashion
Part of Speech:  noun
Definition:  The current custom.
Synonyms:  craze, furor, mode, rage, style, trend, vogue
Source:  Roget's II: The New Thesaurus, Third Edition
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