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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
Spanning from the late short story writer Eudora Welty to the more au courant Zendaya, the portraits were also snapshots of time.
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Rosemary Feitelberg, Footwear News, 6 Nov. 2025
Sure, there's more to the neighborhood than just gay bars then and now: cultural establishments like the Village Vanguard jazz bar and the Church of St. Luke in the Fields; taverns and theaters over a century old; the chic shops and au courant restaurants on Charles, Jane, Perry, and the like.
—Matt Ortile, Condé Nast Traveler, 29 Oct. 2025
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
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Rosemary Feitelberg, Footwear News, 6 Nov. 2025
Sure, there's more to the neighborhood than just gay bars then and now: cultural establishments like the Village Vanguard jazz bar and the Church of St. Luke in the Fields; taverns and theaters over a century old; the chic shops and au courant restaurants on Charles, Jane, Perry, and the like.
—Matt Ortile, Condé Nast Traveler, 29 Oct. 2025
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
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for au courant
Adjective
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Lawmakers failed to reach an agreement yesterday to end the now weeks-long Department of Homeland Security shutdown.—
Josephine Rozzelle,
CNBC,
12 Mar. 2026
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But when talking to the now mom of two, there’s a different version of her that emerges.—
Anna Halkidis,
Parents,
3 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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Like a quality watch, gold necklaces are timeless accessories — living outside of the trend cycle while appearing around the necks of society’s most fashionable year in and year out, no matter the season.—
Stacia Datskovska,
Footwear News,
31 Mar. 2026
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However, this rigorous standard aligns with her upbringing in 1950s Compton, where her parents kept an organic vegetable garden long before the term was fashionable.—
Nick Lichtenberg,
Fortune,
29 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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Returning starter Donovan Brown as well as Nathan Acevado, Will Cianfrini and Jaylon Hawkins will also get more acquainted with Denegal, who missed significant practice time during the season in order to be available for games.—
Kirk Kenney,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
22 Mar. 2026
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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
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What space the library does have is overwhelmingly downtown.—
Mark Dee,
Idaho Statesman,
25 Feb. 2026
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The ninth annual Black Joy Parade drew thousands of people downtown for an afternoon of good vibes, great food and blaring beats on two stages.—
Warren Pederson,
San Francisco Chronicle,
22 Feb. 2026
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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
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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
Adjective
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Prioritize safety, stay informed, and act responsibly to protect lives and property.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
28 Mar. 2026
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All requests submitted are assigned a ticket number so they can be tracked and real-time updates are posted so residents can stay informed on the status of requests, the release said.—
Michelle Mullins,
Chicago Tribune,
25 Mar. 2026
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For a nightcap, wander over to nearby Nê Cocktail bar, one of Hanoi’s hippest watering holes.—
Tamara Hinson,
Condé Nast Traveler,
27 Mar. 2026
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But a vampire-centric film — up against a dramedy/thriller — was perhaps a bridge too far for even a hipper Academy.—
Scott Feinberg,
HollywoodReporter,
16 Mar. 2026
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The ballet flat silhouette is stylish.—
Alex Sales,
Glamour,
27 Mar. 2026
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Set in a secluded Catalonian villa, the irksomely stylish story centers on a rich family living in insulated excess until an outsider disrupts their precarious peace.—
Alison Foreman,
IndieWire,
27 Mar. 2026
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“Au courant.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/au%20courant. Accessed 1 Apr. 2026.
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