It won't be around for long (3)

I believe the answer is:

fad

(Other definitions for fad that I've seen before include "A craze, usually passing" , "Caprice" , "A passing fancy or fashion" , "transient success" , "A passing fashion or craze" .)

I've seen this clue in The New York Times.

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