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as in now
keenly aware of and responsive to the latest developments especially in fashion and entertainment
au courant filmgoers have dismissed Hollywood's latest effects-laden actioner as so last year
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as in fashionable
being in the latest or current fashion
glossy magazines full of reed-thin models in au courant outfits
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as in acquainted
having information especially as a result of study or experience
doctors try to stay au courant with the latest advances in medicine
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Recent Examples of au courant
For guys around the globe, there’s nothing so au courant as ease.
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Tom Stubbs, Robb Report, 23 Feb. 2025
For those two minutes, the call managed to seem both fun and au courant.
—Jason P. Frank, Vulture, 6 Aug. 2024
Even Taylor Swift’s tour name tapped into the au courant way of depicting time: not as a river, but as a chapter book.
—Spencer Kornhaber, The Atlantic, 12 Feb. 2025
The structured shape and burgundy shade feel simultaneously classic and au courant.
—Christina Holevas, Vogue, 5 Feb. 2025
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Tom Stubbs, Robb Report, 23 Feb. 2025
For those two minutes, the call managed to seem both fun and au courant.
—Jason P. Frank, Vulture, 6 Aug. 2024
Even Taylor Swift’s tour name tapped into the au courant way of depicting time: not as a river, but as a chapter book.
—Spencer Kornhaber, The Atlantic, 12 Feb. 2025
The structured shape and burgundy shade feel simultaneously classic and au courant.
—Christina Holevas, Vogue, 5 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for au courant
Adjective
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So after an uneven 2024 (5.19 ERA in 22 relief appearances), Rolison returned to Oxford, Miss., with his now fiancée — the couple will marry in January — determined to abandon regret.—
Troy Renck,
Denver Post,
14 May 2025
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Coney Barrett immediately pulled out a copy of the restraining order, which forbids Rahimi from coming near his now ex-girlfriend or her daughter.—
Paul Du Quenoy,
MSNBC Newsweek,
27 Mar. 2025
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The couple was spotted attending the Dior Homme Menswear Spring/Summer 2026 show on June 27 and wore a pair of fashionable ensembles for the event.—
Starr Bowenbank,
People.com,
27 June 2025
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In the downstairs Photo Elysée space, American photographer Tyler Mitchell’s show Wish This Was Real depicts African American subjects of all ages in all manner of settings, in images that are at times fashionable, at times quotidian, and often enigmatic—but always richly beautiful in composition.—
John Oseid,
Forbes.com,
24 June 2025
Adjective
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The success of those songs thrust me into the mainstream and acquainted audiences with my face and sound.—
Richard Villegas,
Rolling Stone,
16 May 2025
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An up-and-coming leader can keep the interactions casual with a handshake, an introduction and an invitation to get more acquainted outside of the event.—
Expert Panel®,
Forbes.com,
2 June 2025
Adjective
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The downtown Mexican restaurant, which opened on Blake Street in 1999 and moved to 1745 Wazee St. in 2022, is getting a slightly different name and menu.—
Max Scheinblum,
Denver Post,
27 June 2025
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The Shark Tank had to be downtown, so downtown had to get bigger.—
Sal Pizarro,
Mercury News,
16 Apr. 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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Beyond these concrete indicators, a good advisor should be able to explain the risks, rewards, and structure of any investment clearly, helping the investor make an informed decision.—
Fred Hubler,
Forbes.com,
8 July 2025
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The committee members serve as outside experts who help the CDC make informed decisions about vaccines.—
Jen Christensen,
CNN Money,
7 July 2025
Adjective
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It was seen as the hipper, edgier alternative to entrenched establishment clubs like Annabel’s and White’s.—
Gary Baum,
The Hollywood Reporter,
6 Mar. 2024
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These looks feel decidedly cooler and hipper than your standard suit, which can often read too buttoned-up or formal for a more casual outing.—
Christian Allaire,
Vogue,
2 Mar. 2023
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Combining sophisticated calf leather with the brand’s signature canvas, the bag is effortlessly stylish and functional.—
Molly Blanco,
Better Homes & Gardens,
7 July 2025
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The post included an adorable shot of Baby Boy looking straight at the camera while showing off a stylish Louis Vuitton leash, as well as a video of the little dude snuggled up on Snoop’s lap and chewing on the rapper’s Death Row jacket.—
Anna Chan,
Billboard,
7 July 2025
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“Au courant.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/au%20courant. Accessed 13 Jul. 2025.
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