growing trend

Meaning

1. 1phrasecountable

   a pattern of change in which something is becoming more common, popular, or accepted over time.

   Grammar: Countable: a growing trend, growing trends. Often followed by 'toward', 'in', or 'of'.

   Patterns

   • a growing trend toward something
   • a growing trend in something
   • a growing trend of doing something
   • see/notice a growing trend

   There is a growing trend toward remote work in many industries.

   The growing trend of buying second-hand clothes is changing the fashion market.

   Analysts have noticed a growing trend in online shopping among older adults.

Word forms

Common combinations

a growing trend toward

A growing trend toward electric cars is visible in city traffic.

a growing trend in

There is a growing trend in plant-based diets.

a growing trend of

The growing trend of working from home has reduced commuting.

reflect a growing trend

These sales figures reflect a growing trend in the market.

part of a growing trend

This new café is part of a growing trend in the neighborhood.

Synonyms and how they differ

increasing tendency

Similar meaning but more formal and often used in academic writing.

rising movement

Suggests a group of people pushing for change, while 'growing trend' is more about a pattern of behavior.

emerging pattern

Focuses on something new that is starting to appear, whereas 'growing trend' emphasizes getting bigger.

Opposites

Word family

grow verb

To increase in size, amount, or degree.

growth noun

The process of increasing in size or amount.

trend noun

A general direction in which something is developing or changing.

trendy adjective

Informal: very fashionable or up to date.

Commonly confused: growing trend or trending?

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