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 team found that the timing and intensity of these flashes should follow predictable trends rather than appearing randomly.

From Science Daily • Jun. 5, 2026

Homeland Security data from the first quarter of the 2025 fiscal year, the latest available, shows that of some 350,000 new permanent residencies issued, about 190,000—54 percent—were adjustments, which is in keeping with historical trends.

From Slate • Jun. 5, 2026

Lane positions this effort against broader commercial trends.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 5, 2026

Palo Alto Networks’ commentary seemed to back the idea that AI will improve business trends, according to Marshall.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 3, 2026

Naturally, I shall gloss over details and mention only what seem to me the trends most relevant to this book.

From "Guns, Germs, and Steel: The Fates of Human Societies" by Jared M. Diamond