It's in, then it's out (3)

I believe the answer is:

fad

(Other definitions for fad that I've seen before include "Passing vogue or fashion" , "Short-lived craze" , "Craze; idiosyncrasy" , "A passing fancy or fashion" , "A craze or current vogue" .)

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

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