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
The internet’s way du jour to describe the return of anything in fashion—or culture, really—is to peg it as such.
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José Criales-Unzueta, Vogue, 1 Mar. 2025
Stat du jour: The Cavs dunked seven times in the first quarter against New York last Friday, their most in one quarter in 25 years.
—Sam Allard, Axios, 26 Feb. 2025
Everything else, including the latest headlines du jour comes second.
—Adam Sarhan, Forbes, 24 Feb. 2025
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.
—Ars Technica, 7 Feb. 2025
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José Criales-Unzueta, Vogue, 1 Mar. 2025
Stat du jour: The Cavs dunked seven times in the first quarter against New York last Friday, their most in one quarter in 25 years.
—Sam Allard, Axios, 26 Feb. 2025
Everything else, including the latest headlines du jour comes second.
—Adam Sarhan, Forbes, 24 Feb. 2025
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.
—Ars Technica, 7 Feb. 2025
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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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There’s been a noticeable absence of Bieber-esque figures in pop music for a while now, though many have tried to fill that role.—
Larisha Paul,
Rolling Stone,
3 Apr. 2025
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Jessica Lee Gagné, one of the breakout talents behind Apple TV+’s pop culture sensation Severance, has taken on new reps at Sugar23 and CAA at a pivotal moment in her career.—
Matt Grobar,
Deadline,
1 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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At the time, circa 2016, lace fronts were becoming more popular with influencers and artists, so Williamson honed his skills, learning to create a flawless install while blending in his love of color and trendy styles.—
Jessica Fields,
Essence,
2 Apr. 2025
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The popular Netflix series hit fans with a bit of a twist in season 4 by introducing its main character Emily (played by Lily Collins) to Rome, taking her away from Paris for the first time.—
Kimberlee Speakman,
People.com,
2 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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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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Save your favorite Better Homes & Gardens recipes in one place using MyRecipes.—
Sarah Martens,
Better Homes & Gardens,
28 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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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 8 Apr. 2025.
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