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Recent Examples of comme il faut
Champagne obviously flowed comme il faut; everyone was in good spirits.
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Tiziana Cardini, Vogue, 28 Sep. 2024
There is nothing scary, amiss, or unrelatable about me, who am comme il faut.
—Laura Kolbe, The New Yorker, 30 Jan. 2023
Among the upper crust, such a thing would not have been comme il faut.
—Moira Hodgson, WSJ, 5 July 2018
Tiziana Cardini, Vogue, 28 Sep. 2024
There is nothing scary, amiss, or unrelatable about me, who am comme il faut.
—Laura Kolbe, The New Yorker, 30 Jan. 2023
Among the upper crust, such a thing would not have been comme il faut.
—Moira Hodgson, WSJ, 5 July 2018
Recent Examples of Synonyms for comme il faut
Adjective
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Go back long enough and pink was considered entirely appropriate for creating a commanding, masculine look.—
Adam Mansuroglu,
Robb Report,
28 Feb. 2026
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Kick flares work well here, but flowy, straight-leg pants feel a little more appropriate for our current moment.—
Jake Henry Smith,
Glamour,
27 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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Ryan said Thursday that the man had been wearing orange booties issued by the county holding center, rather than proper shoes suitable for winter weather.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
27 Feb. 2026
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Surf here is at its peak from May to October, with breaks suitable for surfers of all levels.—
Nicole Kliest,
Vogue,
26 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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And don't forget to use a warm white bulb in the correct wattage for the space.—
Ashley Chalmers,
The Spruce,
25 Feb. 2026
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Most restaurants correct violations at the time of the original inspection or shortly after.—
Eleanor Nash,
Kansas City Star,
25 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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The form-fitting, ultra-soft stretch fabric and flattering neckline of the Chelden Turtleneck Dress deliver a polished look from departure to arrival.—
Julia Morlino,
Travel + Leisure,
27 Feb. 2026
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And apparently, her relatives end up loving Connor, which gives Bri the confidence to come to the dress fitting that both her mom and Connor’s mom attend.—
Jennifer Zhan,
Vulture,
25 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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Ryan said Thursday that the man had been wearing orange booties issued by the county holding center, rather than proper shoes suitable for winter weather.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
27 Feb. 2026
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Detainees at the black box sites, some of whom are seriously wounded, do not receive medical care, do not have access to proper toilet facilities and are not logged in official records, raising the chances of torture or even death, Aban said.—
Babak Dehghanpisheh,
NBC news,
26 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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Was there ever a calm sea for children who could not or would not be molded into an acceptable shape, who did not fit nicely into the safe and inclusive part of the bell curve?—
Yiyun Li,
New Yorker,
1 Mar. 2026
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Dort was a first-team All-Defensive selection last season with a reputation for pushing the boundaries of acceptable physical play.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
28 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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This was her one life to see her children grow up, plan a vacation, eat her favorite food and meet friends.—
Chicago Tribune,
Chicago Tribune,
13 Jan. 2026
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Nearly 60% of this county’s residents live in childcare deserts, where available slots are insufficientto meet local demand, the news release stated.—
Dawn Giangiulio,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
25 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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Young couples on long-weekend escapes and honeymooners make up a decent share of the guest list too.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
26 Feb. 2026
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On Tuesday, that starting quintet was decent but not dominant and couldn’t seize control when given a chance to play together during clutch time.—
Barry Jackson,
Miami Herald,
25 Feb. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Comme il faut.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/comme%20il%20faut. Accessed 5 Mar. 2026.
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