Definition of au courantnext
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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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Recent Examples of au courant Then there’s new Italian builder Nerea, which has given its NY series a more au courant presentation. Michael Verdon, Robb Report, 26 Oct. 2025 This au courant crowd-pleaser is also a multiple medal winner, striking silver at both the 2023 World Beer Cup and the 2022 Great American Beer Festival. Peter Rowe, San Diego Union-Tribune, 12 June 2025 The result was a more subtle offering with plenty of au courant stylings that make for covetable merchandise. Roxanne Robinson, Forbes, 11 Mar. 2025 Between her Vivienne Westwood top, casual baggy jeans, and au courant Saint Laurent bag, let Bella Hadid serve as the model for styling prize vintage. Hannah Jackson, Vogue, 10 Mar. 2025 See All Example Sentences for au courant
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Adjective
  • During the final episodes of The End of an Era, Taylor Swift received a letter the NFL tight end wrote his now fiancée before her tour came to a close in December of 2024.
    Denise Warner, Billboard, 23 Dec. 2025
  • Together with his now ex-wife Karen, the two built the Cherry Creek Country Club, although Hart insists Karen did most of the work.
    Matthew Geiger, Denver Post, 2 Dec. 2025
Adjective
  • Not the flashiest or most fashionable, but the most exquisitely made, the most precise.
    Rachel Tashjian, CNN Money, 26 Jan. 2026
  • For others, a maxi-length puffer or cuddly Teddy Bear coat could coax them out the door with a little fashionable flair.
    Frances Solá-Santiago, InStyle, 25 Jan. 2026
Adjective
  • The Great Square is also a good starting point to become acquainted with the colors of the stars.
    Joe Rao, Space.com, 16 Nov. 2025
  • Over the last few offseasons, the Toronto Blue Jays became far too acquainted with finishing in second place.
    Jackson Roberts, MSNBC Newsweek, 14 Nov. 2025
Adjective
  • Almost everything on this list is directly downtown, with two or so things being a 10- to 15-minute drive away.
    Hannah Kirby, jsonline.com, 20 Dec. 2025
  • Bond Street, another restaurant in the center, has been downtown on Bond Street for 22 years.
    David Moin, Footwear News, 10 Dec. 2025
Adjective
  • The ship is thoughtfully designed to allow for ample space so guests do not feel overcrowded, even in the most happening spots.
    Susan Barnes, Southern Living, 10 Dec. 2025
  • 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
Adjective
  • Run any necessary errands before the storm, avoid traveling while conditions are dangerous, and have weather alerts turned on to stay informed.
    Caroline Neal, Louisville Courier Journal, 23 Jan. 2026
  • Stay informed with Upcoming Events and Latest Analyses.
    Trefis Team, Forbes.com, 23 Jan. 2026
Adjective
  • So classy and sophisticated, refreshingly so in a world where openings are increasingly targeting the younger, more hip urban millennial scene.
    Erin Florio, Condé Nast Traveler, 22 Jan. 2026
  • Start with your feet hip-width apart, toes pointing straight ahead or slightly outward, and put a kettlebell on the floor between your feet.
    Jakob Roze, Health, 9 Jan. 2026
Adjective
  • Decorated in neutral tones with yellow hues, the rooms are stylish, with clean lines, and large windows illuminating the space, accentuated by the bright open-plan bathrooms.
    Isabelle Kliger, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 Jan. 2026
  • Its stylish decor and pulsating music create an ideal backdrop for dancing the night away.
    Kaycee Sloan, Cincinnati Enquirer, 23 Jan. 2026

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“Au courant.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/au%20courant. Accessed 30 Jan. 2026.

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