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subtrend en · NOUN

Etymology

From sub- + trend.

Meanings

1. A trend that is part of a larger trend.
   • Related subtrends such as balletcore, Barbiecore and regency-core have drawn criticism for hypersexualising innocence and encouraging women to dress for the male gaze. 2024 March 21, Emma Russell, “Fit to be tied: why are bows absolutely everywhere in 2024?”, in The Guardian:
   • This year, there is a small but substantial subtrend. Instead of urging senior executives to take on lofty objectives -- like devising new strategies or creating a new corporate culture -- these books tell managers to concentrate on smaller or more specific tasks. 2005 June 11, Paul B. Brown, “Sweating the Details of Management”, in The New York Times:

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