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also a la mode
as in fashionable
being in the latest or current fashion
we discovered that what is à la mode for teens to wear in the U.S. isn't all that different from what they wear in Europe
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Recent Examples of à la mode
Much like you would with a slice of cake, try your doughnut a la mode!
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Gerry Frank | For The Oregonian/oregonlive, oregonlive, 5 Sep. 2020
Dessert is a choice of cherry doughnut bread a la mode or chocolate lover’s cheesecake.
—Susan Selasky, Detroit Free Press, 9 Feb. 2023
Kevin’s former life as a pastry chef in Europe had left him with a love of delicately milky desserts and puzzlement as to why Americans resort, instead, to a la mode.
—Lauren Joseph, WSJ, 6 Jan. 2023
Serve it a la mode for an even richer, sweeter treat.
—Anna Luisa Rodriguez, Washington Post, 10 Aug. 2022
This sweet fruit tart is delicious a la mode and perfect for summer.
—Morgan Hines, USA TODAY, 28 June 2022
Maine’s sweet plump berries are the star of this quintessential summer treat, which is exceptional on its own or enjoyed a la mode.
—Megan Murphy, Robb Report, 2 Sep. 2021
Thanks to the farmhouse boom, wooden features are a la mode.
—Washington Post, 9 June 2021
For dessert, customers can choose pumpkin cheesecake or pecan pie a la mode.
—Audrey Eads, Dallas News, 12 Nov. 2020
Gerry Frank | For The Oregonian/oregonlive, oregonlive, 5 Sep. 2020
Dessert is a choice of cherry doughnut bread a la mode or chocolate lover’s cheesecake.
—Susan Selasky, Detroit Free Press, 9 Feb. 2023
Kevin’s former life as a pastry chef in Europe had left him with a love of delicately milky desserts and puzzlement as to why Americans resort, instead, to a la mode.
—Lauren Joseph, WSJ, 6 Jan. 2023
Serve it a la mode for an even richer, sweeter treat.
—Anna Luisa Rodriguez, Washington Post, 10 Aug. 2022
This sweet fruit tart is delicious a la mode and perfect for summer.
—Morgan Hines, USA TODAY, 28 June 2022
Maine’s sweet plump berries are the star of this quintessential summer treat, which is exceptional on its own or enjoyed a la mode.
—Megan Murphy, Robb Report, 2 Sep. 2021
Thanks to the farmhouse boom, wooden features are a la mode.
—Washington Post, 9 June 2021
For dessert, customers can choose pumpkin cheesecake or pecan pie a la mode.
—Audrey Eads, Dallas News, 12 Nov. 2020
Recent Examples of Synonyms for à la mode
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Enjoy thrilling matches, strawberries and cream, Lanson fizz, fashionable outfits, celebrity spotting, and the all-round fun atmosphere that the tournament brings.—
Felicity Carter,
Forbes.com,
4 June 2025
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The Flower girls, dressed in bright costumes of fashionable gardening gear and props, danced to popular music.—
Yvette Walker,
Kansas City Star,
2 June 2025
Adjective
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Businesses can incorporate scarcity into their own marketing by creating limited-time offers or product drops, and creating an exclusive community around the brand.—
Chelsea Tobin,
Forbes.com,
5 June 2025
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Beyond the meal, the exclusive Canada High Arctic journey winds through the icy channels of the Northwest Passage, with stops in vibrant Inuit villages, Zodiac cruises past towering glaciers, and encounters with wildlife such as whales and walruses.—
Renée Morrison,
AFAR Media,
5 June 2025
Adjective
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While the overarching trend for fall is still lowest maintenance possible, there's a bit more happening than your typical sunny blondes and balayage brunettes.—
Bella Cacciatore,
Glamour,
2 Sep. 2020
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What was once a sleepy college town next to a railroad stop is now one of the most happening cities in the state of Texas.—
Craig Hlavaty,
Houston Chronicle,
5 Apr. 2018
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“à la mode.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/%C3%A0%20la%20mode. Accessed 11 Jun. 2025.
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