trends

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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The Employment Trends Index, or ETI, fell to 107.01 in May, from an upwardly revised 107.88 in April.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 8, 2026

Uttar Pradesh is especially vulnerable because of its vast exposed population, dependence on outdoor work and limited access to cooling for millions of households, according to think-tank Climate Trends.

From BBC • Jun. 1, 2026

This isn’t all that uncommon: Trends crop up in filmmaking all the time, as potential narratives emerge from real-life events and cultural obsessions.

From Salon • May 25, 2026

That simple yet profound insight was the foundation of Investment Quality Trends External link —an investment newsletter that this month is celebrating its 60th birthday.

From Barron's • Apr. 20, 2026

In 1915, in his book, Trends of Thought, Dr. J.A.W.

From American Lutheranism Volume 2: The United Lutheran Church (General Synod, General Council, United Synod in the South) by Bente, F. (Friedrich)