microtrend

English

Etymology

micro- +‎ trend

Noun

microtrend (plural microtrends)

1. A very small, specific trend or vogue.
   • 2002 May 5, Simon Reynolds, “The 70's Are So 90's. The 80's Are The Thing Now.”, in The New York Times‎^[1], →ISSN:

     This last microtrend—effectively a re-revival—highlights one of the ironies of the 80's resurgence, for the 80's were the first era in pop in which recycling and retrospection became rife.

   • 2007 September 2, Jonathan Miles, “Barkeep, There’s a ...”, in New York Times‎^[2]:

     Replace the resin with real ice, and substitute an orchid or rose petal or other edible niblet for the fly, and you’ve got the latest microtrend in upscale mixology — or at least in precious garnishes.

   • 2023 February 14, “Enyacore: the 1990s revival absolutely no one saw coming”, in The Guardian‎^[3], →ISSN:

     Is this another TikTok microtrend? I’m so tired: I just want to stare at a tree.

Related terms

• macrotrend
• minitrend