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
Instead, the cozy game du jour on Twitch is the Animal Crossing-like Hello Kitty Island Adventure, a former Apple Arcade exclusive that made its way to Steam recently.
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Ars Technica, 7 Feb. 2025
Gigi Hadid, for example, is now sporting the bob du jour, the ‘fob’.
—Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 7 Feb. 2025
Taking advantage of the extra space, O’Brien outfitted the style lounge with a curved velvet sofa and a rolling rack of tops to pair with the denim du jour.
—Alexandra Harrell, Sourcing Journal, 24 Jan. 2025
Either way, the denim du jour veered more towards much more loose-fitting styles as a result.
—Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 24 Jan. 2025
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Ars Technica, 7 Feb. 2025
Gigi Hadid, for example, is now sporting the bob du jour, the ‘fob’.
—Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 7 Feb. 2025
Taking advantage of the extra space, O’Brien outfitted the style lounge with a curved velvet sofa and a rolling rack of tops to pair with the denim du jour.
—Alexandra Harrell, Sourcing Journal, 24 Jan. 2025
Either way, the denim du jour veered more towards much more loose-fitting styles as a result.
—Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 24 Jan. 2025
See All Example Sentences for du jour
Recent Examples of Synonyms for du jour
Adjective
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In the pantheon of fashionable patterns, one would be forgiven for overlooking plaid.—
Christina Holevas,
Vogue,
14 Mar. 2025
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In President Donald Trump’s idealized framing, the United States was at its zenith in the 1890s, when top hats and shirtwaists were fashionable and typhoid fever often killed more soldiers than combat.—
Will Weissert,
Chicago Tribune,
10 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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Each is having their work showcased at the Saatchi Gallery alongside the club’s exhibition which mixes memorabilia with art and photography featuring players, fans and pop icons who have been associated with Chelsea like Madness, Paul Weller and Raquel Welch.—
Asif Burhan,
Forbes,
22 Mar. 2025
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So, how did the team manage to get the pop idol on board?—
Abigail Lee,
Variety,
21 Mar. 2025
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Sudan has faced years of chaos and war Sudan, a nation in northeastern Africa, has been unstable since a popular uprising forced the removal of longtime autocratic President Omar Hassan Ahmed Bashir in 2019.—
Samy Magdy and Jon Gambrell,
Los Angeles Times,
21 Mar. 2025
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More recently, popular R&B star Usher has launched his own franchises in his hometown of Atlanta, Georgia.—
Shimite Obialo,
Forbes,
21 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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Save your favorite Better Homes & Gardens recipes in one place using MyRecipes.—
Sarah Martens,
Better Homes & Gardens,
28 Mar. 2025
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Best of all, this matching set comes in a variety of fun colors, including khaki and my favorite, hot pink.—
Kristin Braswell,
Travel + Leisure,
28 Mar. 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
Adjective
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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
Adjective
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The Country Airplay list is Billboard’s largest radio-specific chart, tracking 60 songs each week.—
Hugh McIntyre,
Forbes.com,
30 Mar. 2025
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Another video posted from a high angle showed a large plume of smoke coming from the house and filling the air.—
Escher Walcott,
People.com,
30 Mar. 2025
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“Du jour.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/du%20jour. Accessed 2 Apr. 2025.
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