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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
What about a collaboration with a designer to turn a garment featured in one of her art works—which often feature au courant evening wear, not unlike the post-impressionists that shocked Paris—into her look for the evening?
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Nate Freeman,
Vanity Fair,
5 May 2026
Inside People’s, the typically au courant vibe was swapped for an atmosphere that thrummed with nostalgia.
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Danielle Naer,
Vogue,
23 Apr. 2026
The show includes a cold-read of a scene written specifically for this show, and beautiful, au courant stand-up.
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Matt Grobar,
Deadline,
25 Feb. 2026
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
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Nate Freeman,
Vanity Fair,
5 May 2026
Inside People’s, the typically au courant vibe was swapped for an atmosphere that thrummed with nostalgia.
—
Danielle Naer,
Vogue,
23 Apr. 2026
The show includes a cold-read of a scene written specifically for this show, and beautiful, au courant stand-up.
—
Matt Grobar,
Deadline,
25 Feb. 2026
Spanning from the late short story writer Eudora Welty to the more au courant Zendaya, the portraits were also snapshots of time.
—
Rosemary Feitelberg,
Footwear News,
6 Nov. 2025
See All Example Sentences for au courant
Recent Examples of Synonyms for au courant
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The now 22-year-old, who grew up in Westfield, New Jersey, shared a now-viral clip from the first episode of her cooking show Cooking with Ley Ley Shea on her TikTok.
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All of the world’s greatest golfers combined are boring compared to Tiger and his now Elvis-like descent.
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While their light blue wash and structured, straight-leg cut mimic the actress’s pair, their double-button waistband and trendy welt-front pockets add a fashionable touch.
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Our goal has never been to make the most fashionable jeans in America.
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Hoffman’s mother, when Scheiber later speaks to her, is well acquainted with this flavor of incredulity.
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Our niece became acquainted with a man through a website.
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What space the library does have is overwhelmingly downtown.
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Almost everything on this list is directly downtown, with two or so things being a 10- to 15-minute drive away.
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The stylish silhouette instantly dresses up everything from jeans and trousers to flowy dresses, while the supportive sole makes the shoes easy to wear for hours at a time.
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Only Prime members can save on this linen blouse, which features trendy three-quarter sleeves that are equally stylish and functional.
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Jensen and researchers at the London Business School, found skilled or informed traders drove the majority of the accuracy on Polymarket.
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With more options than ever, employees often need additional guidance to make informed decisions.
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In 1965, Asher cofounded Indica, a London bookshop and art gallery that attracted the hippest of the hip.
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Stand with your feet hip-width apart, with the kettlebell between your feet.
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The brand has an expansive lineup of chic, comfortable shoes that look designer without the sticker shock.
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Filippo De Laurentiis targets clients looking for understated, chic elegance.
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“Au courant.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/au%20courant. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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