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on top of trends

on top of trends

4.4
Aware of the latest popular styles and ideas in a field
  • idiom
translation icon : estar al tanto de las tendencias
  • G+ is used by 54% primarily to stay on top of trends in their industry or business.
  • stay on top of trends

Examples

  • As a fashion designer, it's essential for me to stay on top of trends to create pieces that appeal to my clients.

  • During weekly meetings, we discuss strategies to stay on top of trends in the quickly evolving tech industry.

  • The marketing team ensures that we remain on top of trends by monitoring consumer preferences and new product launches.

Synonyms

trendy
vson top of trends
64 3.1

Very fashionable and popular now

emphasizes being aware of developments rather than just high fashion
in style
vson top of trends
51 2.9

Like what is fashionable now

is mainly about being aware of the latest developments rather than matching taste
up to date
vson top of trends
42 3.4

Having the latest style or information

leans more toward knowing new developments than merely reflecting current fashion
with-it
vson top of trends
  • Informal
11 8.1

Knowing and following the latest trends

focuses more on awareness of developments than simply looking fashionable
hip to
vson top of trends
  • Slang
9 8.9

Aware of the latest trends and ideas

is about being aware of new developments across a field rather than appearance
on trend
vson top of trends
3 3.7

Fashionable and popular right now

places more stress on noticing new developments than on popularity

Antonyms

out of touch
92 4.9

Not aware of recent events or people's feelings

How Up-to-Date

on top of trends
4.4
on trend
3 3.7

Surface Forms

on top of trends positive

Morphology

on + top + of + trend

The meaning 'aware of the latest developments' is a metaphorical extension of 'on top of' (being physically above = in control or up-to-date) combined with 'trends' (prevailing fashions). A B1 learner who knows the constituents can often infer this sense, but it relies on a conventional spatial-to-knowledge metaphor and is somewhat idiomatic, so it is partially predictable rather than fully transparent.

Etymology

On top of trends may come from the simple image of standing on top of a hill or stage and looking down at the newest trends, so you can spot them before others. That's why it means 'aware of the latest developments'.