What context can I use each word in?
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
vogue
Example
The new fashion line is in vogue this season. [vogue: adjective]
Example
The dance craze quickly became the latest vogue among teenagers. [vogue: noun]
trend
Example
There is a growing trend towards sustainable living. [trend: noun]
Example
Many people are trending towards plant-based diets for health reasons. [trending: verb]
Good things to know
Which word is more common?
Trend is more commonly used than vogue in everyday language. Trend is versatile and covers a wide range of contexts, while vogue is less common and more specific to the context of fashion and design.
What’s the difference in the tone of formality between vogue and trend?
Both vogue and trend are relatively neutral in terms of formality, and can be used in both formal and informal contexts.