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fad

[fad] / fæd /


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In the wake of an anticipated fiber craze that is expected to trump last year’s protein-maxxing dietary fad, chia seeds have become all the rage.

From Salon • Mar. 31, 2026

Many had said the fad would soon fade, casting doubt on the logic of Pop Mart’s share price catapulting above that of heavyweights like Alibaba.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 25, 2026

Some have dismissed the gut-obsession as a passing fad - however many doctors think that our gut microbiome might affect a whole spectrum of things, from mental health to the likelihood of getting certain cancers.

From BBC • Jan. 12, 2026

“Maybe the hyperscalers will actually be fine if rates are higher for longer. Maybe AI isn’t the next fad investors immediately get burned on.”

From MarketWatch • Dec. 18, 2025

In addition to its medical uses, mesmerism was a popular fad, performed in theaters or at home parties.

From "American Spirits" by Barb Rosenstock




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