Synonyms

all the rage

Idioms

Also, all the thing. The current or latest fashion, with the implication that it will be short-lived, as in In the 1940s the lindy-hop was all the rage. The use of rage reflects the transfer of an angry passion to an enthusiastic one; thing is vaguer. [Late 1700s] These terms are heard less often today than the synonym the thing.

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Space stocks have been all the rage ahead of SpaceX’s massive initial public offering.

From Barron's • Jun. 2, 2026

“Fibermaxxing” is all the rage these days, and black beans are the poster child of the trend.

From Salon • May 5, 2026

Injectable peptides like BPC-157 and TB-500 are all the rage in Los Angeles and other places where wellness is an increasing focus.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 20, 2026

In the wake of an anticipated fiber craze that is expected to trump last year’s protein-maxxing dietary fad, chia seeds have become all the rage.

From Salon • Mar. 31, 2026

“Leeds’ Thespians are simply all the rage right now.

From "The Incorrigible Children of Ashton Place: Book I: The Mysterious Howling" by Maryrose Wood

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all the rage

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