the order of the day

noun phrase

: a characteristic or activity that is common during a particular period of time or in a particular situation

Change was very much the order of the day in that time in our country's history.

At the resort's outdoor café, bathing suits and sandals are the order of the day.

Examples of the order of the day in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

While the challenges are clear, determined optimism seems to be the order of the day — for buyers, at least. —Joelle Diderich, Footwear News, 30 Sep. 2025

Kicks and punts and something even worse than three-and-outs — 12-play drives that only gain 30-something yards and no points — were the order of the day. —Dieter Kurtenbach, Mercury News, 22 Sep. 2025

The California Legislature’s final days of session always are a frenzy, with backroom deals and last-minute voluminous bills the order of the day. —The Editorial Board, Oc Register, 15 Sep. 2025

While the silhouette has long been a favorite for Robbie, the minidress has been experiencing something of a revival this summer, with higher hemlines being the order of the day. —Emily Chan, Vogue, 21 Aug. 2025

Rhymes for the order of the day

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