fad

Example Sentences

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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

“It was a real fad to have a Tesla, and I just don’t think that they’re competitive in any way.”

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 6, 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

Her father, who ran television-broadcasting businesses, embraced a fad for macrobiotic food and hired a chef to prepare it for the family.

From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 3, 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