faddy

adjective

Definition of faddynext
as in fashionable
enjoying widespread favor or approval that chef's faddy cuisine was all the rage among foodies for a while

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  1. fashionable
  2. popular
  3. favorite
Adjective
  • Whistler elongates the fashionable figures into letter openers, and life into a series of dinner invitations to be sliced open.
    — Adam Gopnik, New Yorker, 6 Apr. 2025
  • For example, one of the male characters in the story named Dingley will wear two vests on top of one other, which Reynoso said was inspired by the early 2000s clothing trend when fashionable young men wore two layered Polo shirts with their collars popped up.
    — Pam Kragen, San Diego Union-Tribune, 6 Apr. 2025
Definition of fashionable
Adjective
  • At the time, circa 2016, lace fronts were becoming more popular with influencers and artists, so Williamson honed his skills, learning to create a flawless install while blending in his love of color and trendy styles.
    — Jessica Fields, Essence, 2 Apr. 2025
  • The popular Netflix series hit fans with a bit of a twist in season 4 by introducing its main character Emily (played by Lily Collins) to Rome, taking her away from Paris for the first time.
    — Kimberlee Speakman, People.com, 2 Apr. 2025
Definition of popular
Adjective
  • Welcome to our weekly rundown of the best new music — featuring big singles, key tracks from our favorite albums, and more.
    — Rolling Stone, Rolling Stone, 28 Mar. 2025
  • Kosinski’s favorite part of the women’s art exhibition has been getting to know the artists and discovering how connected the local art community is to one another.
    — Maya Wilkins, Chicago Tribune, 28 Mar. 2025
Definition of favorite
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“Faddy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/faddy. Accessed 14 Apr. 2025.

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