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
Lucie is feeling a bit drained from the day before—so Miel, an unexpected honey scent with upcycled Cedarwood, vetiver, and jasmine grandiflorum that’s more cozy than sweet—is her scent du jour.
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Margaux Anbouba, Vogue, 28 Jan. 2025
Williams was featured on the back cover in his look du jour, which featured Louis Vuitton sneakers and Louis Vuitton, also established in promo images for the album.
—Roxanne Robinson, Forbes, 22 Jan. 2025
Stat du jour: No team since the juggernaut Warriors of 2017-2018 has had four active All-Stars on their roster (Stephen Curry, Klay Thompson, Draymond Green and Kevin Durant).
—Sam Allard, Axios, 15 Jan. 2025
But as the Diamondbacks demonstrated with their signing of Burnes, even the latest excuse du jour for not spending — uncertainty over future local TV revenue — goes only so far.
—Ken Rosenthal, The Athletic, 5 Jan. 2025
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Margaux Anbouba, Vogue, 28 Jan. 2025
Williams was featured on the back cover in his look du jour, which featured Louis Vuitton sneakers and Louis Vuitton, also established in promo images for the album.
—Roxanne Robinson, Forbes, 22 Jan. 2025
Stat du jour: No team since the juggernaut Warriors of 2017-2018 has had four active All-Stars on their roster (Stephen Curry, Klay Thompson, Draymond Green and Kevin Durant).
—Sam Allard, Axios, 15 Jan. 2025
But as the Diamondbacks demonstrated with their signing of Burnes, even the latest excuse du jour for not spending — uncertainty over future local TV revenue — goes only so far.
—Ken Rosenthal, The Athletic, 5 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for du jour
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These fashionable kicks have removable EVA orthotic inserts and thick, cushioned soles that’ll support your feet on long travel days.—
Amelia McBride,
Travel + Leisure,
17 Feb. 2025
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In the same way that Demi Moore made pregnancy photoshoots fashionable with her iconic 1991 Vanity Fair cover, newer generations of expectant mothers have had their own celebrity trendsetters.—
Josh Hammer,
Newsweek,
14 Feb. 2025
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With Beauty Behind the Madness, Tesfaye figured out how to level up as a songwriter, evolving from a vibe lord who writes mood pieces with eyebrow-raising lines into a pop superstar firing off world-conquering hooks.—
Matthew Ismael Ruiz,
Vulture,
12 Feb. 2025
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The Paul Mitchell Hair & Beauty School will be on hand to give fans the pop star treatment with hair tinsel, accent braiding and color pops.—
Brayden Garcia,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
12 Feb. 2025
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Based on the quintessential toyline first launched in the 1980s and the popular cartoon of the same era, the concept centers on the character of Prince Adam of Eternia who, thanks to his Power Sword, turns into the muscular He-Man and is imbued with superhuman strength and abilities.—
Borys Kit,
The Hollywood Reporter,
11 Feb. 2025
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The small plane belonged to Vince Neil, the lead singer for the popular 1980s heavy metal band Mötley Crüe.—
Washington Examiner Staff,
Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government,
11 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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Wondering when and where your favorite team is playing next?—
David Ammenheuser,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
8 Feb. 2025
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Besides Arte Johnson as Tyrone, another favorite famous target of Gladys’ wayward backhand was often the head of tipsy Dean Martin during his celebrity roast TV specials.—
Phil Potempa,
Chicago Tribune,
8 Feb. 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
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Roach, known for styling A-list clients like Zendaya and Celine Dion, styled himself for courtside chic with a knee-length fur over a merlot sweater and silky pants in the same hue, an extra large Bottega Veneta woven leather clutch and oversized Chanel sunglasses as the finishing touches.—
Anika Reed,
USA TODAY,
11 Feb. 2025
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Pavel and Klara see the position of humankind in a larger context.—
Zac Ntim,
Deadline,
10 Feb. 2025
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“Du jour.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/du%20jour. Accessed 22 Feb. 2025.
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