DE RIGUEUR Synonyms: 63 Similar and Opposite Words

de rigueur

adjective

də-(ˌ)rē-ˈgər

Definition of de rigueur

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 Such testimony is de rigueur in a murder trial, of course, but these exchanges underlined yet more unanswered questions about this case. — Jessica Winter, New Yorker, 22 Aug. 2026 Summers in the Big Apple can bring torrential, sudden rains, with water flooding into intersections and cascading down subway stairs, while nor’easters are de rigueur in the winter. — Andrea Thompson, Scientific American, 21 Aug. 2026 The presentation will, as has been the case since 2020, be a pre-recorded video shown on the theater’s huge screen, doubtless with the usual high production values that have become de rigueur. — David Phelan, Forbes.com, 2 Aug. 2026 Then again, based on how things went with the Terry Rozier trade and the flagrant foul on LaMelo Ball that went uncalled in real time in the Heat’s play-in elimination last month in Charlotte, getting stung by the Hornets has almost become de rigueur. — Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel, 9 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for de rigueur

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Adjective

Is there a kind and polite way to tell this gentleman to stop telling me jokes?

— Eric Thomas, Sun Sentinel, 23 Sep. 2026
In the end, voters are choosing people for important jobs that don’t come with polite moderators and audience applause cues.

— Orlando Sentinel Editorial Board, The Orlando Sentinel, 23 Sep. 2026

Definition of polite

Adjective

An employee did not demonstrate acceptable food safety knowledge on proper cooling, proper hot and cold holding temperatures, and equipment cleaning.

— Sacbee.com, Sacbee.com, 25 Sep. 2026
The transition from copilots to agents, therefore, changes the minimum acceptable standard for enterprise data.

— Sunil Padiyar, Forbes.com, 25 Sep. 2026

Definition of acceptable

Adjective

So there’s not that much to happen in the last two-thirds of the drama than for your ribs to be constantly nudged with the idea of how easily the most respectable citizens among us will give in to modest proposals and, indeed, murder.

— Chris Willman, Variety, 24 Sep. 2026
The question is whether Miami makes the losing margin respectable.

— Chris Perkins, Sun Sentinel, 23 Sep. 2026

Definition of respectable

Adjective

These dangerous illnesses are all completely preventable and serve as a reminder of the importance of proper vaccines to protect the health of our families and children.

— Chicago Tribune, Chicago Tribune, 26 Sep. 2026
The spa setup includes a proper sauna, a genuinely cold cold plunge, hot tubs, and a quiet outdoor lounge overlooking the dunes.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 26 Sep. 2026

Definition of proper

Adjective

The bonus would be paid over two years, contingent on satisfactory evaluations.

— Nicole Buss, Sacbee.com, 16 Sep. 2026
Not ready for prime time The video-generation technology rarely gets the content right on its first try, Sun said, adding that her team takes at least 10 attempts to create a satisfactory 15-second clip.

— Ling Wei, Los Angeles Times, 10 Sep. 2026

Definition of satisfactory

Adjective

College Principal Robert Wafula said the training ensures the correct message is taught to congregations and has helped in other countries such as Rwanda, where the government closed 70 Quaker churches in a recent crackdown led by untrained pastors.

— ABC News, ABC News, 26 Sep. 2026
Use the correct amount of detergent, and avoid using more than is necessary to prevent product buildup that can cause odor and make the towels feel stiff.

— Jolie Kerr, Better Homes & Gardens, 26 Sep. 2026

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