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
Obviously, an appearance from Weird Al in this franchise feels de rigueur.
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Ryan Gajewski, HollywoodReporter, 5 Aug. 2025
My film education—star biographies, Hollywood gossip, tabloids, minutia of trivia—was not only comprehensive, but de rigueur.
—Joanna Howard
july 10, Literary Hub, 10 July 2025
For instance, the post-show dinner, once reserved for press, has now become de rigueur for visiting VICs and their sales associates, who accompany them at every stage of the trip — and nothing is left to chance.
—Joelle Diderich, Footwear News, 7 July 2025
Navy, black and grey—de rigueur elements at any menswear show—were simply the canvas used for reds, mints and soft blues to shine.
—Brett F. Braley-Palko, Forbes.com, 30 June 2025
See All Example Sentences for de rigueur
Ryan Gajewski, HollywoodReporter, 5 Aug. 2025
My film education—star biographies, Hollywood gossip, tabloids, minutia of trivia—was not only comprehensive, but de rigueur.
—Joanna Howard
july 10, Literary Hub, 10 July 2025
For instance, the post-show dinner, once reserved for press, has now become de rigueur for visiting VICs and their sales associates, who accompany them at every stage of the trip — and nothing is left to chance.
—Joelle Diderich, Footwear News, 7 July 2025
Navy, black and grey—de rigueur elements at any menswear show—were simply the canvas used for reds, mints and soft blues to shine.
—Brett F. Braley-Palko, Forbes.com, 30 June 2025
See All Example Sentences for de rigueur
Recent Examples of Synonyms for de rigueur
Adjective
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Here are six seemingly polite habits that party hosts actually dislike.—
Betsy Cribb Watson,
Southern Living,
14 Oct. 2025
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The younger woman smiling coyly, as if with a secret, while the older of the two, still young herself, anxious and polite, looks at the strange columns in the kitchen, trying not to be rude about it.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
14 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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Working from home made loungewear more acceptable on a daily basis, and athleisure is a major trend to follow this winter for outfit inspo.—
Clare Holden,
Glamour,
9 Oct. 2025
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Sherrill said that such violence was not acceptable.—
Brittany Shepherd,
ABC News,
9 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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The latter is a more digestible story for the public, and now the news of an engagement is the most respectable outcome in a time when a Coldplay affair haunted us for weeks.—
Alejandra Gularte,
Vulture,
14 Oct. 2025
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The results are respectable given budgetary limits.—
Dennis Harvey,
Variety,
13 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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This one, for example, has fun detailing on the sleeves and a nice roomy fit that looks as comfortable as a sweatshirt.—
Alyssa Grabinski,
PEOPLE,
17 Oct. 2025
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Bills come due, eventually, in every sense, though reported name, image and likeness earnings nearing $2 million at Utah are a nice buffer.—
Brian Hamilton,
New York Times,
17 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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While the footage hasn't been released online yet, attendees in the room got a proper look at the return of Krysten Ritter's iconic homegrown New York hero.—
Mekishana Pierre,
Entertainment Weekly,
11 Oct. 2025
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The politician may have been referring to a 2013 study of eight countries and a 2015 study based in Denmark that claimed to show a link between circumcision and autism, but they have since been strongly criticized by the medical community for their lack of proper scientific methodology.—
Toria Sheffield,
PEOPLE,
11 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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This pair, in particular, earned high praise from senior shopping writer Alyssa Grabinski for its satisfactory support and cushioning, which aided her when embarking on daily walks.—
Averi Baudler,
PEOPLE,
10 Oct. 2025
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These results were satisfactory for integrated graphics—better than some of its counterparts on some tests, and worse on others—and not quite as powerful as Apple’s M4.—
Matthew Buzzi,
PC Magazine,
5 Oct. 2025
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However, a few unexplained puzzles remained, leading scientists to question whether the most extreme predictions of the Big Bang, including arbitrarily high temperatures and an origin from a singularity, were actually correct.—
Big Think,
Big Think,
14 Oct. 2025
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Jones is correct, Dak Prescott is on pace for an MVP-caliber season with 1,617 passing yards, 13 touchdowns, and three interceptions thus far.—
James Brizuela,
MSNBC Newsweek,
14 Oct. 2025
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“De rigueur.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/de%20rigueur. Accessed 18 Oct. 2025.
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