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
But the book she which Schell never explains is not the usual ghostwritten memoir of a Hollywood star that was and remains de rigueur.
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Mark Peikert, IndieWire, 25 Nov. 2024
After all, double cleansing is de rigueur in the land of K-beauty.
—Jenny Berg, Vogue, 29 Nov. 2024
The humor courses through the score, which is a few cuts above the de rigueur movie-to-musical standard.
—Jackson McHenry, Vulture, 21 Nov. 2024
As is de rigueur in movie marketing, studios don’t blatantly sell musicals as musicals or else no one will show up.
—Anthony D'alessandro, Deadline, 7 Oct. 2024
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Mark Peikert, IndieWire, 25 Nov. 2024
After all, double cleansing is de rigueur in the land of K-beauty.
—Jenny Berg, Vogue, 29 Nov. 2024
The humor courses through the score, which is a few cuts above the de rigueur movie-to-musical standard.
—Jackson McHenry, Vulture, 21 Nov. 2024
As is de rigueur in movie marketing, studios don’t blatantly sell musicals as musicals or else no one will show up.
—Anthony D'alessandro, Deadline, 7 Oct. 2024
See all Example Sentences for de rigueur
Recent Examples of Synonyms for de rigueur
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Another delegate in the same small-group discussion said that the ideas got polite but forceful pushback.Nick Romeo, The New Yorker, 31 Dec. 2024
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People on several continents were understandably pleased at the prospect of rule by this quiet, polite, diligent young man who had practiced eye surgery in London.Jay Nordlinger, National Review, 31 Dec. 2024
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Why would Schoen need to throw a Hail Mary when three wins is acceptable in New York?Pat Leonard, New York Daily News, 6 Jan. 2025
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He’s been as big a plus on defense as expected, and offensively, he’s delivered more than two assists for every turnover and hit an acceptable 35.6 percent from 3.Eric Koreen, The Athletic, 3 Jan. 2025
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The rapper then expressed his willingness to be compliant with rules and regulations, a reference to his attempt to maintain a respectable image in the eyes of his fans and the public at large.Preezy Brown, VIBE.com, 9 Jan. 2025
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With 58,000 miles on the clock, this CTS-V wagon sold for a respectable $62,000.Christian Gilbertsen, Robb Report, 8 Jan. 2025
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The gold coloring on the leaves can be striking and offers a nice splash of color on the seemingly endless sea of green that comprises the rest of the low-maintenance houseplant category.Andy Wilcox, Better Homes & Gardens, 2 Jan. 2025
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What’s nice are the small, thoughtful touches—most rooms have big patios with hammocks.David Hochman, Forbes, 1 Jan. 2025
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There is no region where only A and C overlap that doesn’t also include another region, and likewise for B and D. A proper Venn diagram depicts every combination of intersections.Jack Murtagh, Scientific American, 14 Jan. 2025
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Sponsor is not responsible for the availability or proper functioning of any hotel feature or amenity and no credit or compensation will be awarded by Sponsor with respect thereto.USA TODAY, USA TODAY, 14 Jan. 2025
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This side hustle is beneficial in so many ways, not only in benefiting the organization if your pick is selected, but in reducing unemployment, which is such a satisfactory feeling.Rachel Wells, Forbes, 14 Jan. 2025
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The facility received satisfactory marks during its annual audit, according to the sheriff’s office.Clifford Ward, Chicago Tribune, 3 Jan. 2025
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If your submission is correct, the terms will flash in the category color and will be removed from the board.Billie Schwab Dunn, Newsweek, 7 Jan. 2025
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But staying invested, in equity markets was correct.Erik Sherman, Forbes, 6 Jan. 2025
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“De rigueur.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/de%20rigueur. Accessed 17 Jan. 2025.
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