out of fashion
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Heteropessimism exists alongside heterosexuality not because being straight is terrible or embarrassing or out of fashion, but because it is, first and foremost, an institution — one that in many places remains dangerous to spurn.
From Salon • Jun. 3, 2026
Puppet magic, though it may come in and out of fashion, is ancient and undeniable.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 13, 2026
Its problem lately isn’t so much being out of fashion as how it’s measured.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 9, 2026
When he sat down to write the first "Scream" film which appeared in cinemas exactly 30 years ago, horror movies were out of fashion and aspiring Hollywood creative Kevin Williamson had low expectations.
From Barron's • Feb. 20, 2026
This semester, Jennifer was out of fashion, and J-names for boys were in.
From "The View From Saturday" by E.L. Konigsburg
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