vogue

[vəʊɡ]
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An item that's currently popular or fashionable is called "vogue". You might see fashion magazines highlighting this season's vogue colors.

When we talk about something being in vogue, we usually mean it's trendy and many people are wearing or using it at the moment. This can be anything from a style of clothing to a type of music or even a way of thinking. For example, last year's most vogue accessory might have been oversized sunglasses, but now they're not as popular anymore. That doesn't mean they won't come back into fashion in a few years – trends often repeat themselves. Sometimes people use the word "vogue" to describe a cultural or social movement that's currently popular, like a particular type of music or art style. This usage is less common than referring to something as simply being fashionable, but it still gives you an idea of what's currently happening in society.

How common is "vogue"?

Word vogue is considered rare in modern English.
It has a balanced usage among all categories: speech, fiction, newspapers and academic texts.
Definitions

noun

  • The prevailing fashion or style.

    Example: Miniskirts were the vogue in the '60s.

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verb

  • To dance in the vogue dance style.

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Real examples of "vogue" in context

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