as in fashionable
enjoying widespread favor or approval
that year the yellow tie was the fashion accessory du jour for ambitious male executives
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Recent Examples of du jour
In an entertainment world no longer dominated by linear TV, every league is hungry to become the center of conversations du jour.
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Jacob Feldman, Sportico.com, 17 June 2025
The trial’s livestreaming players each come with a unique delivery style that’s less polished or familiar, and rife with the slang du jour.
—Kevin Dolak, HollywoodReporter, 16 June 2025
Large language models and other generative-AI tools are stuffing the world with content, much of it, to use the term du jour, absolute slop.
—Nitin Nohria, The Atlantic, 10 June 2025
Five months after Assembly Speaker Robert Rivas promised to tackle rising expenses for residents, Democrats still said affordability was the issue du jour but offered few specifics.
—Nicole Nixon, Sacbee.com, 1 June 2025
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Jacob Feldman, Sportico.com, 17 June 2025
The trial’s livestreaming players each come with a unique delivery style that’s less polished or familiar, and rife with the slang du jour.
—Kevin Dolak, HollywoodReporter, 16 June 2025
Large language models and other generative-AI tools are stuffing the world with content, much of it, to use the term du jour, absolute slop.
—Nitin Nohria, The Atlantic, 10 June 2025
Five months after Assembly Speaker Robert Rivas promised to tackle rising expenses for residents, Democrats still said affordability was the issue du jour but offered few specifics.
—Nicole Nixon, Sacbee.com, 1 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for du jour
Adjective
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Shop the best markdowns of fashionable favorites such as Favorite Daughter best-selling trouser, Rag & Bone’s capri pants and By Malene Birger’s knitted skirt.—
Kristina Rutkowski,
Vogue,
11 July 2025
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In the snap, the mother-of-two looked as fashionable as ever, this time styling the supportive shoes with a navy linen mini dress and gold jewelry.—
Averi Baudler,
People.com,
11 July 2025
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Despite the lackluster reception of her most recent full-length, Cyrus remains one of the most famous names in pop music.—
Hugh McIntyre,
Forbes.com,
8 July 2025
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The indie film, which centers on Hathaway’s pop star character, features original songs written by Charli XCX and Jack Antonoff.—
Samantha Bergeson,
IndieWire,
7 July 2025
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Here’s what to know about the history of this popular seaside city and its residents.—
Olivia B. Waxman,
Time,
8 July 2025
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Here are some popular buzzwords to be aware of when reading a label.—
Hudson Lindenberger,
Forbes.com,
7 July 2025
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The first-look image will likely lead to a frenzy of interest from excited fans, who will in a couple of year’s time see all of their favorite Potter characters on the small screen.—
Max Goldbart,
Deadline,
14 July 2025
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Kids’ favorite Bluey has kept its hold on the top of the U.S. streaming rankings for the first half of the year.—
Rick Porter,
HollywoodReporter,
14 July 2025
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While the overarching trend for fall is still lowest maintenance possible, there's a bit more happening than your typical sunny blondes and balayage brunettes.—
Bella Cacciatore,
Glamour,
2 Sep. 2020
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What was once a sleepy college town next to a railroad stop is now one of the most happening cities in the state of Texas.—
Craig Hlavaty,
Houston Chronicle,
5 Apr. 2018
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See why 2025 Could Be Intel Stock’s Comeback Year for an in depth look at how Intel stock could be re-rated higher.—
Trefis Team,
Forbes,
6 Dec. 2024
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Optical atomic clocks, accurate to picoseconds, will enable satellite constellations and ground stations to determine satellites’ locations with centimeter-level precision—avoiding potentially catastrophic in-orbit collisions.—
Paul Lipman,
Forbes,
8 Oct. 2024
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Cannon told the publication, citing how Jones reportedly left each of his children large inheritances.—
Hannah Dailey,
Billboard,
15 July 2025
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In 2020, Latinx students were the largest group of Californians admitted to UC schools for the fall academic term, a critical turning point in the history of the system and a step closer to reflecting the changing demographics in an increasingly diverse and global society.—
Taryn Palumbo,
Forbes.com,
15 July 2025
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“Du jour.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/du%20jour. Accessed 20 Jul. 2025.
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