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
Editor’s picks The series is the latest example of the documentary-style biographies that have become almost as de rigueur as product endorsements for America’s most transcendent athletes.
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Ky Henderson, Rolling Stone, 17 Dec. 2024
The Globes took some wind out of its sails, handing the film only a de rigueur Best Actor in a Drama nod for Colman Domingo.
—Jen Chaney, Vulture, 9 Dec. 2024
To the sound of a disco beat, yayo or perico, as the Latinos called it, became de rigueur at trendy nightclubs.
—T.j. English, People.com, 30 Nov. 2024
Photo : James Lipman, courtesy of Bentley Motors Limited
The distinctly Bentley interior features the de rigueur rotating dashboard panel and impeccable fit and finish.
—Jaclyn Trop, Robb Report, 27 Nov. 2024
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Ky Henderson, Rolling Stone, 17 Dec. 2024
The Globes took some wind out of its sails, handing the film only a de rigueur Best Actor in a Drama nod for Colman Domingo.
—Jen Chaney, Vulture, 9 Dec. 2024
To the sound of a disco beat, yayo or perico, as the Latinos called it, became de rigueur at trendy nightclubs.
—T.j. English, People.com, 30 Nov. 2024
Photo : James Lipman, courtesy of Bentley Motors Limited
The distinctly Bentley interior features the de rigueur rotating dashboard panel and impeccable fit and finish.
—Jaclyn Trop, Robb Report, 27 Nov. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for de rigueur
Adjective
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Upon arrival in Key West, the group exchanges polite greetings, but the underlying tension is palpable.—
Shelby Stewart,
Essence,
27 Jan. 2025
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If Trump lost McConnell on Hegseth, there is reason to think other Republican lawmakers might now look around and find good—and shrewd—company in the polite opposition.—
Philip Elliott,
TIME,
27 Jan. 2025
Adjective
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But as time went on, Devo continued to push what was socially acceptable in their music and videos and MTV wasn't a fan.—
Greta Cross,
USA TODAY,
29 Jan. 2025
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Customers only As part of Niccol’s plan to upgrade the experience, Starbucks aims to prioritize the use of its cafes by paying customers and reset expectations about what’s acceptable in stores, the company has said.—
Bloomberg,
The Mercury News,
28 Jan. 2025
Adjective
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One serving is approximately 31 crackers, a respectable amount, and there are about five servings total.—
Lauren Thomann,
Better Homes & Gardens,
4 Feb. 2025
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Hill ran a respectable 6.70 seconds—his first track appearance in nearly a decade.—
David Faris,
Newsweek,
3 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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There are nice details throughout like a walk-in closet in the primary and built-in custom bookshelves in the living room.—
Clio Chang,
Curbed,
28 Jan. 2025
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The tip is $21,000, which is nice but not amazing, especially given all the dietary restrictions.—
Emma Soren,
Vulture,
28 Jan. 2025
Adjective
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Reacting to the decision by the Trump administration to close the U.S. visa section of the embassy in Colombia, Petro said there are thousands of Americans living in Colombia without proper documentation.—
Sonia Osorio,
Miami Herald,
26 Jan. 2025
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This will allow for proper healing and closure of the wound.—
Tim Johnson,
Chicago Tribune,
25 Jan. 2025
Adjective
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But the federal investigation was not satisfactory to many of King’s family members and associates, who knew of the FBI’s years-long investigation of the minister, and Director J. Edgar Hoover’s obsession with him as a potential communist influence.—
Andy Rose,
CNN,
25 Jan. 2025
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By applying enough pressure now, the thinking goes, Ukraine and its backers can enter talks from a favorable position, and Russian President Vladimir Putin will be forced to engage in good-faith negotiations that end in a satisfactory settlement.—
Alexandra Prokopenko,
Foreign Affairs,
21 Jan. 2025
Adjective
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What is the correct response that doesn’t leave me waving to them from the other side of the TSA line?—
Judith Martin,
The Mercury News,
31 Jan. 2025
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Picking the right shade of foundation To find your correct foundation shade, best practice is to match to the jawline and neck for consistency.—
Kiana Murden,
Vogue,
31 Jan. 2025
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“De rigueur.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/de%20rigueur. Accessed 8 Feb. 2025.
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