2025 Is the Year of...

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• niche hobbies
• the strappy sandal
• the maxi
• Japanese sake
• the pea
• using textiles
• questioning
• Cold Slither?!?
• business casual
• the cheap(er) electric car
• the pilates pump
• the running back
• Superman and the Fantastic Four
• maximalist design
• the handbag
• AI agents
• the I-15
• endless compliments (if you jazz up your mantel)
• layoffs
• the bushwacker
• the Japanese bob
• equal rights in intelligent driving
• road trips in Mexico
• the seriously slim smartphone
• stand-alone houseplants
• the cowboy
• the Rococo revival
• Chappell Roan
• refurbished tech
• the fisherman aesthetic
• Liars and E. Lockhart
• the auctioneer
• the Gloss Bomb at Ulta
• the fish finger!
• Chrono Trigger's 30th anniversary
• Dylan Efron
• appreciating your plug
• the kid
• '70s boho stoner, '90s heroin chic, '50s trad-wife modesty, and the 2000s pop star style
• main character energy
• the personal popcorn maker
• accessorizing
• simplicity for coffee drinkers
• splashy bathroom floors
• the skirt
• comfort with elegance
• Jonas
• the "timeless blonde"
• standing out
• the quantum-AI revolution
• seasonal cobblers
• sparkly prom dresses
• protein
• "the multi-pack" for Liquid Death
• Me + Em
• the slay-worthy baby bumps
• Pedro Pascal
• bold, expressive wedding fashion
• the five-sense wedding
• edible elegance
• "zebra striping"
• the sneakering
• the Ingenieur
• focus
• GTA 6
• the shark
• the dinner party
• thin phones
• the predator
• more
• environmental protection and the green economy
• the pixie
• action!
• making *everything* easier
• Bratchella
• plumage
• Doechii
• women taking a stand against cruel comments
• the retirement match
• queer country
• The Academies
• Gorilla Grodd
• Cézanne
• implementation
• La Niña
• Eevee
• versatility in midsize SUVs
• Oblivion
• coffee badging and clock blocking
• the boycott
• smarter driving
• the stereo resurgence
• legacy and leading ladies
• the ZR1
• glossy ombré lips
• Formula 1 at the LEGO Group
• warm white shades
• bigway!
• the side hustle
• muted Mocha Mousse
• Silva Strength!
• the tile takeover
• the humanoid robot factory worker
• retirements
• opportunity
• wild meme plays
• Aaron Judge
• Sinners
• biometric access control
• the humaniod robot factory worker
• island-less kitchens
• new lounges in Disney World!
• probiotic gummies
• the moka pot
• Korea-Italy cultural exchange
• voice AI in legal
• Sleep Token
• paneled bathroom walls
• the sleuth
• the "Destiny Effect"
• the indie agency
• Xbox
• Peru's economic consolidation
• agrifood in Manawatū
• sound at the Museum of Copenhagen
• the elevated kitten heel
• "the year of war" on Gaza and Iran
• the grandma
• the pickle and the cherry
• the destination dupe
• the career grand slam?
• the "eggshell economy"
• pet mental health awareness
• ending the state of militias and military actors across Lebanon
• courage, experimentation and self-expression
• biohacked fat loss
• naked swimwear
• experiences
• vinyl
• the underdog
• the Hall Effect gamepad
• ending trophy droughts in football
• inference at Google
• the tornado thus far in southern Illinois and Missouri
• the underdog in football
• conscious consumerism
• early action
• effortless fashion and quiet luxury
• the Family Blockbuster
• the remaster
• AI
• limitless possibilities
• WWE oversaturation
• the affordable, attractive, and small EV
• second-guessing Wall Street
• the striped towel
• the midweek BBQ
• the blowout
• the scenic sidekick
• the Trefoil comeback
• the bush!
• affordable family travel
• negotiations
• strategic acceleration
• the #Quitfluencer
• the strategic, compliant and institutional explosion of Bitcoin
• a new 'retail reality'
• the bold traveler
• no code design
• the Air Max 95
• emotion-driven travel
• the natural colour palette
• the bob haircut
• marriage and celebrating the union of two people
• slow travel
• the robot vacuum cleaner
• the resortwear renaissance
• a new Jackalope Grill
• the Last Heavyweight Standing tournament
• change for the Suns
• video
• the square
• Fabuland
• the ninja
• "mocha mousse"
• collaborations for [7-Eleven]
• the dog
• the tick
• utility presales
• Joe Hill
• the ribbion
• Obsidian
• the chameleon, and his name is #AkshayKumar
• sleepmaxxing
• the soft boy
• smart earning
• the underdogs
• the sauce
• Conan O'Brien
• the 'quiet rebrand'
• the sea in Hong Kong
• outdoor living
• Sobrang Latina
• The Pest
• the open road
• the bucket hat
• being real when dating
• the Dell design rebirth
• the aphid
• health empowerment
• Malevolence
• changes in the production of dental implants
• Warhammer 40K
• open creative tools
• the Windows 11 PC refresh
• "If you aren't using AI, you're already behind."
• spit
• smart glasses
• Jane Austen
• meatless muscle
• Asian breakfasts
• a complete reboot for Samsung's foldable phones
• Art Deco in Brussels
• "Put Up or Shut Up"
• migration
• the new blood
• standout designer footwear
• the ballot in St. Albert
• the "Jort"
• the Pest
• New Hampshire state parks
• "phygital"
• the bandana
• new frontiers
• scent
• turning pages on many careers in Delaware
• the trailer
• Mojo Brookzz
• roads less traveled
• local road trips
• the smarter stack
• Aviation at the U.S. Space & Rocket Center!
• movie sequels
• orthopedic drip?
• Labubu
• execution
• restorative formulations
• drummer news!
• the salsa-naissance
• Jason Todd
• growth to Jordan Tourism>
• earthquakes in the UK
• smarter anti-aging
• the coolcation
• reality television
• long-haul train travel
• creative expansion in Indian cinema
• high school graduation exams with many innovations
• the tie
• fashionable drinking
• the chicken wars
• DK
• the high school shortstop
• legislative clarity
• new media
• the flood
• the 100th anniversary of the Art-Deco movement
• epic European train travel
• the oceans in France
• Cal Raleigh
• the basic vest
• confronting complexity
• John Cena's retirement in WWE
• Me+Em
• the global creator economy
• the miniprotein
• the Hugo spritz
• stats-driven football fandom
• the Zane Train
• the strategic road trip
• data over guesswork
• bold, unapologetic fashion
• refinement
• caddie weirdness
• the sea trout
• the bear
• AI in government
• the hybrid garment
• professionalization
• texture
• the definitive takeoff for the Voge 900 DSX
• the Monarchs
• the fractional CFO
• smart, flexible income
• the comeback
• comebacks
• the tinted SPF
• Billie Piper
• bold self-expression and comfort-driven fashion
• prioritizing natural mosquito repellents you can make yourself
• pecan
• the democratized huge-battery smartphone
• creativity and connection
• the lantern light
• the love triangle
• the pop princess
• the yearning man
• live social shopping
• the $50 game
• LoveShackFancy
• going big, bold, and deliciously terrifying
• the "Jim-aissance"
• firsts — and lasts
• brands completely losing touch with who their audience is
• Stephen King
• Vanessa Kirby
• the 'pivot'
• the mirrorless
• Billie Piper
• emotional goodbyes in the world of pro wrestling
• many important political events
• horror
• sculptural lamps
• clamshell handhelds
• Taiwanese culture in Europe
• maturity in hip-hop
• intentional living
• the pickle
• measles in North America
• Epic Universe
• Bob Montana
• Dylan O'Brien
• Sue Storm
• Mallorca!
• the subtle announcement
• engagement ring anti-trends
• workspaces that inspire, motivate, and look good while doing it
• clowning at the Edinburgh Fringe
• twilight romance
• the 'at home' wedding weekend
• big-time travel
• pure individuality
• Digimon
• camera designers letting their imaginations take over
• Dan da Dan
• the Bills and all of the sauce
• nonrefundable travel
• the Mango
• The Boss
• the Vltava
• plushies
• the clutter-free pantry, people!
• the finish
• the revived It bag
• the retro Nike sneaker
• our Lorde
• the holdall bro
• no distractions
• the toe
• Texas grind
• blush
• Dune London
• Skrilla
• the Air Max 95
• municipal elections
• the K-drama takeover
• Rajat Patidar
• the Year of the Indigenous Woman in Mexico
• teaming up with your pals to pilot a big spaceship
• the long goodbye
• horror
• the vibrant Ankara blazer
• the blockbuster indie sequel
• the hobo
• yearning
• the smartphone projector
• racing games
• the Eagle
• Ford setting records with its recalls
• airplane/airport problems
• the Chunk
• the Disney World hotel lobby upgrade
• glazed, glassy, filter-like skin
• Robyn Red!
• babies
• anime heroes
• the ponytail's comeback
• indies
• effortless, natural-looking brows
• smart festival shopping
• small, focused brands with big heart
• fast food chicken
• creating and sharing moments that truly matter
• headlines
• confirming long-standing rumored relationships
• showing off your socks
• Katseye
• the dress watch
• traveling light
• Dramione
• the Estonian book
• the hybrid ballet flat
• the spinning back elbow
• bleisure
• staying visible
• conviction
• institutional adoption
• the AI web browser
• smart, wearable therapy
• (licensed) LEGO pirate sets
• Adultoween
• horror
• animated marketing
• biotech beauty and holistic repair
• Superman
• the modern sports jacket
• year of colorful and bead-worked Kolhapuri chappals
• caravan tourism in America
• the big, completely unecessary obstacle course in video games
• the horse
• wide receiver trade rumors
• nailing at-home espresso coffees
• the restart
• protein
• Jonathan Bailey
• the tight end
• reinvention through collaboration
• Gen-Z protests
• the Indigenous woman
• KPop Demon Hunters
• Sunroof SUVs
• the AA game
• David Archeluta
• the clutter-free pantry, people!
• the noise-canceling helmet
• dramatic sleeves
• sustainable travel
• utility
• the smartphone projector
• the amicable divorce
• intense romantic films
• Raising Caine's
• beautiful failures
• different-looking iPhone accessories
• fine-tuning for the Eudi Wallet in Europe
• the great-stay
• transformative lip care
• strategic presales
• AI in tennis
• nostalgic Christmas
• emotional interiors
• science and innovation
• the pelvic floor
• the quiet build
• the Nigerian creator
• champions!
• next-gen robot vacuums
• fashion-forward pups
• Arden Alexa
• clarity
• Katy Perry's comeback
• conscious luxury
• The Flenser
• next-gen robot vacuums
• the spoilt brat
• gamer pushback against corporate bloat in the industry
• "Wales in Japan"
• the lab-grown diamond and oval cut
• the ladybug—Miraculous Ladybug, that is
• the N64
• the anime movie
• Kent Farrington
• peak 18-year-old
• the curve cut
• Super Clone Watches
• Alabama Trails
• arresting
• quiet living
• the most unusual natural disaster in history
• Stanford
• Marvel's First Family
• opportunity for regulated online play
• Roman city builders
• Merab Dvalishvili
• the interim coach
• Land Norris
• Formula 1
• thoughtful corporate giving
• the Doctor in Malaysian health care
• the windfall
• reels, shorts and stories
• restricted freedom
• newcomers in the Indian entertainment sector
• "curtailed freedoms" in Georgia
• explosive growth for Vietnam's top island destination
• retro comebacks
• comfort, elegance, and modern ethnic fashion
• the returning It bag
• not-so-subtle cinematic commentaries about genocide supported by historical narratives as a political project
• the hybrid athlete
• Josh Brolin
• the letter E
• slop
• redemption for so many rap legends
• Zootopia
• the 9s
• teen hero revival at DC
• Year of the Defender of the Fatherland and of the 80th anniversary of Victory in the Great Patriotic War
• the Pigments Synthesizer
• making a statement while also looking hot in a tiny tee
• the teeter-totter
• CEO leaving their jobs
• Bailey
• "travel where it counts"
• new acquaintances
• legal performance-enhancing substances that don’t have a high chance of sending you to the porta-potty mid race
• new recognitions
• irreverence
• global exploration and new travel trends that are making everyone pack their bags
• badminton in Korea
• rule by presidential fiat
• Dogtangle
• the Gingerbread House Collaborative
• expressing creativity in our games
• Refugio Amazonas
• reforms with various goals
• the underdog bloodsucker
• the proud and unbridled xenophobe
• Alex Eala
• bad contracts and greedy management that will grind you down and discard you for someone else that will do it even cheaper
• judo's adoption in MMA
• the depression movie
• redshirt freshman quarterback Julian Sayin in Columbus, OH