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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Implement clear usage policies specifying acceptable applications.—
Gerui Wang,
Forbes.com,
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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Episode one debuted on Paramount+ on March 30, and critics have high praise for the series, rating it 78% on Rotten Tomatoes, with audiences following close behind at a respectable 67% rating.—
Newsweek Staff,
MSNBC Newsweek,
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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Nitrous oxide inactivates vitamin B12 in the body, a crucial nutrient for the formation of red blood cells and the proper functioning of the nervous system.—
Ella Jeffries,
Smithsonian Magazine,
8 Apr. 2025
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In the case filed with the Singapore High Court, the elder Kwek accused Sherman of instigating a boardroom coup by appointing two new board members without proper vetting by the nomination committee.—
Jonathan Burgos,
Forbes.com,
8 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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The sound from the optional Bose 12-speaker upgrade is satisfactory.—
Josh Max,
Forbes.com,
7 Apr. 2025
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Yet a great deal remained to be paid with funds expected after the submission of satisfactory progress reports.—
Edward Lotterman,
Twin Cities,
30 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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