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Trending Meaning & Examples: What Does Trending Mean? (2 meaning)
Meaning 1：going viral (Trending)
Trending
/ˈtrɛndɪŋ/
adj.
Getting a lot of attention and discussion online, especially on social media.
going viral
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/ˈɡoʊɪŋ ˈvaɪrəl/
adj.
Refers to content that attracts widespread attention and discussion online, especially on social media platforms.
📘 Details & Usage
📖 Root Explanation
From 'trend' (to turn) + -ing; refers to a direction of change gaining popularity.
💡 Mnemonic
Think of 'trend' as a 'turning' point—when something trends, it turns heads everywhere.
📖 Example
The short video teaching you how to grow indoor plants is trending on all social media apps.
The instructional video about growing indoor plants is currently trending across various social media platforms.
🔗 Collocations
trending topic – A subject that is currently popular and widely discussed online.
trending now – Indicates something that is currently receiving high attention on social media.
🔄 Synonyms
🚫 Antonyms
🌱 Derivatives
📖 Cultural Story
Originated from the English word 'trend', meaning a general direction. Popularized in the digital age to describe online topics gaining massive attention.
Meaning 2：becoming fashionable (Trending)
Trending
/ˈtrɛndɪŋ/
adj.
Becoming popular or common in society.
becoming fashionable
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/bɪˈkʌmɪŋ ˈfæʃənəbəl/
adj.
Describing something that is increasingly popular or widely adopted in society, such as a lifestyle, product, or idea.
📘 Details & Usage
📖 Example
Growing your own vegetables at home is the new trending thing among young people who care about health.
Home vegetable gardening is the latest trending activity among health-conscious young adults.
🔗 Collocations
trending style – A fashion or design that is becoming widely popular.
trending lifestyle – A way of living that is gaining widespread adoption.
🔄 Synonyms
fashionable (adj.) – Following current styles or popular tastes.
in vogue (adj.) – Currently popular or fashionable.
🚫 Antonyms
outmoded (adj.) – No longer in fashion or use.
old-fashioned (adj.) – Belonging to or typical of a past era; not modern.
🌱 Derivatives
trendiness (n.) – The quality of being fashionable or up-to-date.
trendsetter (n.) – A person who starts a new fashion or trend.
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