What does the cryptic crossword clue "Trendy regular sweetheart, not unknown as an alternative (7)" mean?

The definition is "as an alternative". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). IN (synonym="trendy") + STEAD (synonym="STEAD") = INSTEAD; definition: "as an alternative" The answer is INSTEAD.

Trendy regular sweetheart, not unknown as an alternative (7)

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