Pop Culture Phenomena

noun A temporary fashion, activity, or interest that is followed enthusiastically by a group of people for a short period of time.

• The marketing team is analyzing the data to determine if the recent increase in sales is due to a fad or a sustainable trend.
• I'm not sure if this new diet craze is just a fad or if it actually works.
• Everyone's jumping on the latest fad workout routine, but who knows how long it'll last.
• His interest in painting was just a passing fad, he quickly moved on to other hobbies.

noun a person who is excessively interested in and follows the latest fashion, activity, or idea

adjective relating to or characteristic of a faddist

• The nutritionist warned against following the latest dietary fads promoted by faddists.
• Don't listen to those faddists trying to sell you on the newest health craze.
• I don't trust those faddists who are always jumping on the bandwagon of trendy diets.
• She was considered a faddist in the fashion world, always ahead of the curve with her unique style choices.

noun a word that refers to a person, place, thing, event, substance, or quality

verb a word that expresses an action, occurrence, or state of being

article a word that is used to specify a noun as definite or indefinite

• In the realm of physics, quantum entanglement is a thing that continues to baffle scientists.
• Have you heard? Meal prepping is a thing now among fitness enthusiasts.
• Dude, that new dance move is totally a thing right now.
• Finding inner peace amidst chaos is truly a thing worth striving for.

noun a word that represents a person, place, thing, or idea

verb a word that expresses an action, occurrence, or state of being

adjective a word that describes or modifies a noun or pronoun

pronoun a word that can function by itself as a noun phrase and that refers either to the participants in the discourse (e.g. I, you) or to someone or something mentioned elsewhere in the discourse (e.g. she, it)

preposition a word that shows the relationship between a noun (or pronoun) and other words in a sentence

conjunction a word that connects words, phrases, or clauses

interjection a word or phrase that expresses emotion or exclamation

article a word that specifies a noun as definite or indefinite (e.g. 'a', 'an', 'the')

• In the business world, maintaining a strong online presence is considered to be a crucial thing.
• Wearing socks with sandals used to be a thing back in the 90s.
• Having a side hustle seems to be a thing among millennials these days.
• Letting go of the past can be a difficult thing to do, but it is necessary for personal growth.

noun a type of television program that presents real-life situations, often involving interpersonal conflicts and drama

• The reality soap showcased the daily lives of a group of individuals living in a shared house.
• I can't wait to watch the new episode of that reality soap tonight!
• That reality soap is so addicting, I can't stop watching it!
• Sometimes life feels like a never-ending reality soap with all the drama and unexpected twists.