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a practice or interest that is very popular for a short time
when deconstructionism became the dernier cri in literary criticism
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Recent Examples of dernier cri
But here, the couple dove in joyously and with abandon: Their kitchen could stand as Gambrel’s dernier cri.
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Nancy Hass, ELLE Decor, 16 Oct. 2019
Nancy Hass, ELLE Decor, 16 Oct. 2019
Recent Examples of Synonyms for dernier cri
Noun
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The latests deaths included three residents of long-term care facilities in Dallas, as well as a Balch Springs man in his 20s and a Dallas man in his 60s.—
Dana Branham,
Dallas News,
30 Apr. 2020
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That equates to more than 45 million Americans using CBD products, based on latest available U.S. Census estimates.—
Brendan Bures,
chicagotribune.com,
2 Oct. 2019
Noun
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Selena Gomez is promoting her new album with Benny Blanco, which means a new spring manicure trend is dropping every other minute.—
Emily Tannenbaum,
Glamour,
23 Mar. 2025
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When Myrick’s home came with a barn door in the primary bathroom, her dislike for the trend heightened.—
Lauren Jones,
Southern Living,
23 Mar. 2025
Noun
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Many will remember the sourdough bread-baking craze that emerged at the height of the COVID-19 pandemic when people were stuck at home and looking for something creative to do.—
Michael Allen,
JSTOR Daily,
20 Mar. 2025
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Air fryers hit the market around 2010, but rose to fame during the home cooking craze of the pandemic lockdown.—
Meg St-Esprit,
Bon Appétit,
18 Mar. 2025
Noun
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Her pain and rage, her desire to be coddled and loved all announced itself with a furious punk purity.—
Owen Gleiberman,
Variety,
22 Mar. 2025
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The truth is, sure—the odd primal scream or rage run probably isn’t gonna hurt ya.—
Carolyn L. Todd,
SELF,
21 Mar. 2025
Noun
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Abstract Expressionism, a painterly movement that trumpeted drippy strokes and flat canvases, was still in vogue when Whitten enrolled at Cooper Union in 1960.—
Alex Greenberger,
ARTnews.com,
20 Mar. 2025
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The Pixel 9a has the same flat aluminum frame that has been in vogue on smartphones for the past few years.—
Ars Technica,
Ars Technica,
19 Mar. 2025
Noun
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Together Employee engagement reflects employees’ involvement and enthusiasm in their work and workplace, and language plays a major role in shaping that experience.—
Cheryl Robinson,
Forbes,
23 Mar. 2025
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With such unprecedented headwinds, the party actually did OK after Biden left the race: Kamala Harris boosted party members' enthusiasm and avoided a wipeout.—
Alex Thompson,
Axios,
22 Mar. 2025
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During the trial, Deputy District Attorney McKinney claimed that Hussle’s last words were to his killer.—
Kelsey Lentz,
People.com,
31 Mar. 2025
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Prosecutors say Chris Prichard's last words on the 911 call prove his actions were premeditated – a final explosion of violence.—
Jonathan Vigliotti,
CBS News,
16 Mar. 2025
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“Dernier cri.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dernier%20cri. Accessed 3 Apr. 2025.
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