Synonyms for
Trends
Definition
A general direction in which something is developing or changing.
Synonyms & similar words
Synonyms by register
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Antonyms
Common collocations
- social trends
- economic trends
- fashion trends
- emerging trends
- downward trend
- upward trend
- follow trends
- spot trends
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Usage note
The word 'trends' often refers to general directions or prevailing tendencies, especially in fashion, culture, or economics. It is commonly used in the plural form.
Example sentences
- The trend for healthy eating is growing.
- The trend among teenagers is to use social media.
- The trend in technology is towards smaller and more portable devices.
- The trend in fashion is towards sustainable clothing.
- The trend in music is towards electronic dance music.
Quotes
'Fashion is not something that exists in dresses only. Fashion is in the sky, in the street, fashion has to do with ideas, the way we live, what is happening.' - Coco Chanel
'Fashion you can buy, but style you possess. The key to style is learning who you are, which takes years. There's no how-to road map to style. It's about self-expression and, above all, attitude.' - Iris Apfel
'The only way to predict the future is to have power to shape the future.' - Eric Hoffer