… is the new…

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Used to say that one thing has become as fashionable or popular as another thing.

'Green is the new black' means that being eco-friendly has become as popular as wearing black.
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Often appears as...

  • black is the new white
  • healthy is the new skinny

Usage tips

Idiomatic

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Cultural Shift

Expresses a shift in societal trends or values.

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Home cooking is the new dining out during the health-conscious movement.
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Emerging Trends

Highlights the rise of new trends taking place of old ones.

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Plant-based is the new meat in food fashion.
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Avoid Literal

It's not always literal. It can be about importance, not replacement.

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Quiet is the new loud in the music scene's newest genre.
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