Synonyms for

Trending

Verb / ˈtrendɪŋ / Another word for trending — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

To become popular or widely talked about in a short period of time

Synonyms & similar words

slew veer trend curve sheer swerve slue cut popular viral buzzing hot in-demand fashionable current happening in-style in in-the-know up-and-coming trendy

Synonyms by register

Formal

prevailing dominant current ascendant

Informal

hot popular in big happening

Literary

on the rise gathering momentum surging

Antonyms

declining fading waning receding subsiding unpopular outdated

Common collocations

  • currently trending
  • trending topic
  • trending now
  • trending upwards
  • trending downwards
  • trending on social media
  • trending globally

Word family

noun trend
verb trend
adjective trending
adverb trendily

Usage note

Primarily used in informal contexts, especially online and in popular culture, to describe what is currently popular or gaining attention. Avoid in very formal academic or business writing unless discussing specific data or social phenomena.

Example sentences

  1. The new toy is trending among kids.
  2. The hashtag is trending on Twitter.
  3. The song is trending on Spotify.
  4. The dress is trending on Instagram.
  5. The movie is trending on Netflix.

Quotes

  • 'If you're not trending, you're not relevant.' - Branden Harvey
  • 'Trending is not just for Twitter anymore.' - Mari Smith
  • 'Trending is the new cool.' - Unknown

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