as in polite
following the established traditions of refined society and good taste
though he was wearing a dinner jacket and a black bow tie, his jeans and tennis shoes were hardly de rigueur
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Recent Examples of de rigueur
Hunting Season's chic raffia bags, and Gigi Burris' straw hats, a de rigueur crowd pleaser in hot weather.
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Roxanne Robinson, Forbes.com, 19 May 2025
In fact, Roberts tells me that at her salon in Ibiza—where the summer can be steamy—the cool shot is de rigueur for every one of the blow-outs the stylists perform.
—Ana Morales, Vogue, 2 May 2025
There’s a reason wintertime is Bermuda’s off season—the ocean is more of a cold plunge, the famous pink beaches are too breezy for sunning, and a jacket, not a bikini, is the costume de rigueur.
—Skye Sherman, Travel + Leisure, 27 Apr. 2025
In the latter category, though not as hotly debated as say, the Palme d’Or winner, is the now de rigueur practice of timing standing ovations.
—Nancy Tartaglione, Deadline, 13 May 2025
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Roxanne Robinson, Forbes.com, 19 May 2025
In fact, Roberts tells me that at her salon in Ibiza—where the summer can be steamy—the cool shot is de rigueur for every one of the blow-outs the stylists perform.
—Ana Morales, Vogue, 2 May 2025
There’s a reason wintertime is Bermuda’s off season—the ocean is more of a cold plunge, the famous pink beaches are too breezy for sunning, and a jacket, not a bikini, is the costume de rigueur.
—Skye Sherman, Travel + Leisure, 27 Apr. 2025
In the latter category, though not as hotly debated as say, the Palme d’Or winner, is the now de rigueur practice of timing standing ovations.
—Nancy Tartaglione, Deadline, 13 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for de rigueur
Adjective
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If a client goes quiet, a polite but firm follow-up message outlining next steps can nudge resolution.—
Expert Panel®,
Forbes.com,
14 July 2025
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The mother is friendly and the son is quiet and polite.—
Rebecca Chace
July 14,
Literary Hub,
14 July 2025
Adjective
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Perhaps whatever was negotiated and making budget projections acceptable.—
Martin Shenkman,
Forbes.com,
6 July 2025
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Blowing debris into streets, sidewalks, or neighbors’ yards is never acceptable; instead, leave grass clippings on your lawn, bag up or compost yard waste, or direct leaves onto your own flower beds as natural mulch.—
Leanne Potts,
Better Homes & Gardens,
5 July 2025
Adjective
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Similarly, other open-wheel drivers like Montoya have been very respectable but not remarkable.—
Jeff Gluck,
New York Times,
11 July 2025
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Walker’s pass rush grade of 65.5 ranked a respectable 53rd and his run defense grade of 67.7 was 82nd.—
Rob Reischel,
Forbes.com,
9 July 2025
Adjective
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The units also vary in shape: the cube is nice for nightstands, while the wider grand size works well on large dressers.—
Jamie Fischer,
Better Homes & Gardens,
14 July 2025
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And, the embroidery on the pillowcases adds a nice touch.—
Shalwah Evans,
People.com,
14 July 2025
Adjective
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His uncle wanted to show him the ropes, but there were obstacles: equipment cost, building things to code, researching the proper setup.—
Roxana Popescu,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
13 July 2025
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That means mow your grass at the proper height for your species and fertilize and irrigate correctly.—
Arricca Elin SanSone,
Southern Living,
13 July 2025
Adjective
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The other specs are perfectly satisfactory for a model at this price.—
PC Magazine,
PC Magazine,
9 July 2025
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Synan’s attorney declined to comment on a similar question, as well as a question about whether the resignation is a satisfactory outcome for the police chief.—
Quinlan Bentley,
The Enquirer,
2 July 2025
Adjective
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Why Do People Use Skin Bleaching? Skin bleaching can be used to even out skin tone and correct areas of skin that are darker than the surrounding skin.—
Kelly Burch Published,
Verywell Health,
6 July 2025
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Perhaps in this light, the optional content warning in Expelled really is the correct way to include these types of things in games.—
Erik Kain,
Forbes.com,
6 July 2025
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