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Definition trend in American English

trend noun

[countable] noun
/trend/

▪ current, general, growing, increasing, long-term, present, recent, rising, underlying

Example

We've seen a trend toward more violent movies this year.

Example

the latest trends in popular music

Example

Today's figures continue the upward trend in the stock market.

Example

Everyone seems to be following the trend for sleek shiny hairstyles.

Example

Dell announced profits up by 30%, bucking the trend in the troubled high-tech market.

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Definition trend in American English