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
And, as has become de rigueur for Super Bowl advertisers, Bud Light will bring its campaign into the real world too.
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Alex Weprin, The Hollywood Reporter, 31 Jan. 2025
The current norms for Super Bowl advertising make the use of celebrities almost de rigueur.
—Brian Steinberg, Variety, 31 Jan. 2025
Zendaya skipped the necklace—which has become de rigueur on red carpets lately—and chose simple diamond stud earrings to match her single oversized cocktail ring.
—Kathleen Walsh, Glamour, 3 Dec. 2024
Fragrance is so evocative throughout the holiday season, so eucalyptus and pine are de rigueur in arrangements, from the wreath on the door to the garlands and even our eucalyptus candle making the holidays a wholly sensory delight.
—Felicity Carter, Forbes, 6 Dec. 2024
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Alex Weprin, The Hollywood Reporter, 31 Jan. 2025
The current norms for Super Bowl advertising make the use of celebrities almost de rigueur.
—Brian Steinberg, Variety, 31 Jan. 2025
Zendaya skipped the necklace—which has become de rigueur on red carpets lately—and chose simple diamond stud earrings to match her single oversized cocktail ring.
—Kathleen Walsh, Glamour, 3 Dec. 2024
Fragrance is so evocative throughout the holiday season, so eucalyptus and pine are de rigueur in arrangements, from the wreath on the door to the garlands and even our eucalyptus candle making the holidays a wholly sensory delight.
—Felicity Carter, Forbes, 6 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for de rigueur
Adjective
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Though he was disappointed by the loss, Page didn't demonstrate any further wrestling tactics on Seacrest and ended the show with a polite handshake.—
Shania Russell,
EW.com,
27 Mar. 2025
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His boss and co-worker remember him as quiet, polite and professional.—
James Bandler,
ProPublica,
25 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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But many Republicans still back Ukraine, and have been skeptical about Putin agreeing to an acceptable deal.—
Laura Kelly,
The Hill,
31 Mar. 2025
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Context: Ever since two-time Super Bowl champ Ben Roethlisberger retired in 2022, the team has failed to field a QB that has provided acceptable consistency.—
Ryan Deto,
Axios,
31 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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Further back, Kimi Antonelli in sixth impressed in his Mercedes, setting the fastest lap of the race, while home favorite Yuki Tsunoda fought through to a respectable P12 in his first race for Red Bull.—
Luke Smith,
New York Times,
6 Apr. 2025
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The twin-size Premier Hybrid is the only size currently $100 less, but the queen starts at a respectable $999, while the king starts at $1,199.—
Christopher Murray,
FOXNews.com,
4 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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This is a nice improvement, though short of Apple's 10-hour estimate.—
PC Magazine,
PC Magazine,
29 Mar. 2025
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Women can wear a nice top and skirt, a knee-length or midi dress, or a suit.—
Shelby Wax,
Vogue,
29 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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However, a movie can’t be a hit at the international box office without a proper theatrical release internationally.—
Simon Thompson,
Forbes.com,
28 Mar. 2025
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Why does a team that desires to run the ball well not invest in a proper fullback?—
Mike DeFabo,
New York Times,
27 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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The procedure was performed via minimal access and the result was satisfactory.—
Julio Cesar Valdera Morales,
Newsweek,
12 Mar. 2025
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His messages online sound all too typical of the brash and bratty computer techies who seem to think insults are satisfactory entertainment for their followers.—
Clarence Page,
Chicago Tribune,
9 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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What Happens Next If Morgan is correct, Harry's standing in the broader royal family may be worse than previously thought.—
Josh Hammer,
MSNBC Newsweek,
1 Apr. 2025
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From a technical standpoint, McCartney said, Rich might have been correct.—
Mark Leibovich,
The Atlantic,
31 Mar. 2025
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“De rigueur.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/de%20rigueur. Accessed 9 Apr. 2025.
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