fad
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But until recently, they were still considered a fad, and not part of the mainstream.
From BBC • May 1, 2026
“It’s so easy for the opposition to say, ‘Well, this is just a new fad.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 30, 2026
Here’s the lesson from 40 years of watching markets: When something becomes a fad, it’s time to get out.
From MarketWatch • Apr. 22, 2026
My favorite recent social media fad is tweens and young teens designing their own countries, complete with flags, customs and governing aesthetics.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 20, 2026
He was the first kid in the class to be onto a new fad or get a new gadget.
From "Ugly" by Robert Hoge
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