as in polite
following the established traditions of refined society and good taste
though he was wearing a dinner jacket and a black bow tie, his jeans and tennis shoes were hardly de rigueur
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Recent Examples of de rigueur
Its lineup leans toward such flavors as asiago cheese, everything, cheddar jalapeño and apple cinnamon, alongside plain, onion and other de rigueur staples.
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Brock Keeling, Oc Register, 17 Apr. 2026
Million-dollar price tags are de rigueur.
—Bloomberg, Mercury News, 14 Apr. 2026
Once a brand that soared as the de rigueur footwear for the Silicon Valley set, Allbirds has fallen out of the sky.
—Phil Wahba, Fortune, 1 Apr. 2026
In place of ubiquitous black-nylon rollers, attention-grabbing suitcases that telegraph wealth and taste are now de rigueur in private hangars and public concourses.
—Justin Fenner, Robb Report, 28 Mar. 2026
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Brock Keeling, Oc Register, 17 Apr. 2026
Million-dollar price tags are de rigueur.
—Bloomberg, Mercury News, 14 Apr. 2026
Once a brand that soared as the de rigueur footwear for the Silicon Valley set, Allbirds has fallen out of the sky.
—Phil Wahba, Fortune, 1 Apr. 2026
In place of ubiquitous black-nylon rollers, attention-grabbing suitcases that telegraph wealth and taste are now de rigueur in private hangars and public concourses.
—Justin Fenner, Robb Report, 28 Mar. 2026
See All Example Sentences for de rigueur
Recent Examples of Synonyms for de rigueur
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This week, Senators Elizabeth Warren and Richard Blumenthal, together with Representative Ro Khanna, sent a letter to Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth that reads less like a polite congressional inquiry and more like a prosecutorial brief.—
Mayra Rodriguez Valladares,
Forbes.com,
30 May 2026
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Off the pitch, Kvaratskhelia was generous, obsessed over his self-improvement, and unfailingly polite.—
Jacob Whitehead,
New York Times,
29 May 2026
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Trump has previously said that a suspension of uranium enrichment for 20 years would be acceptable.—
Tim Lister,
CNN Money,
30 May 2026
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This involved iterative global surveys and consensus workshops to identify key principles, acceptable terminology and ways to implement changes that are feasible and easily communicated.—
Melanie Cree,
The Conversation,
29 May 2026
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The Miami Dolphins’ offense perked up Wednesday, delivering a respectable showing on the second day of the team’s mandatory minicamp.—
Omar Kelly,
Miami Herald,
3 June 2026
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Gustafsson’s game isn't about his offense despite having some elements (above-average skating and respectable handling for a big man).—
Scott Wheeler,
New York Times,
3 June 2026
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There’s Chateau de Fère and Les Crayères, which is very imposing and old-fashioned; a couple of very nice funky little boutique hotels (including one owned by the Selosse family who make amazing, and amazingly priced, grower Champagne) and lots of good chambres d'hôtes.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
4 June 2026
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Spring peas and wild rice make a nice combo filling for sweet bell peppers!—
Mary Ann Esposito,
Boston Herald,
3 June 2026
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Judge Wilson seemed to agree, finding in his ruling that a detective mishandled the evidence and failed to follow proper procedure.—
CNN Money,
CNN Money,
4 June 2026
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Protests have been ongoing outside the Immigrations Customs and Enforcement detention center for nearly two weeks over allegations that the 300 inmates inside are not receiving proper medical care, aren't being adequately fed and their living conditions are poor.—
Armando Garcia,
ABC News,
4 June 2026
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The mayor’s office statement indicates that resolution was satisfactory enough to lead to Yancey’s reinstatement to her high-ranking position.—
Gayla Cawley,
Boston Herald,
3 June 2026
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The keyboard on the TravelMate P6 was perfectly satisfactory in my brief stabs at typing.—
John Burek,
PC Magazine,
29 May 2026
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Hot water heaters at the establishment were not reaching the correct temperature.—
Lillie Davidson,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
3 June 2026
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Ironically, everything West says is pretty correct.—
Brian Moylan,
Vulture,
3 June 2026
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“De rigueur.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/de%20rigueur. Accessed 8 Jun. 2026.
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