DERNIER CRI Synonyms: 41 Similar and Opposite Words

dernier cri

noun

ˌdern-ˌyā-ˈkrē

Definition of dernier cri

as in latest

a practice or interest that is very popular for a short time when deconstructionism became the dernier cri in literary criticism

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Noun

The latests stats mean AI music has exploded by 650% in 16 months.

— James Peckham, PC Magazine, 20 Apr. 2026
The latests forecasts show a new round of storm systems will increase rain chances across much of Northern California and the Central Valley in the coming days.

— Sacbee.com, Sacbee.com, 9 Feb. 2026

Definition of latest

Noun

Here are a few more tips from our experts on raising a self-sufficient child in the face of the snowplow parenting trend.

— Cheryl Maguire, Parents, 1 Sep. 2026
Also in Shanghai, and increasingly elsewhere, brands continue to favor the slow pop-up model over a long-term real estate commitment due to not only the uncertain outlook, but the incredibly fast churn of market trends.

— Denni Hu, Footwear News, 1 Sep. 2026

Definition of trend

Noun

Apart from being a lipstick indicator, the bedazzling craze is one more example of the younger generation’s obsession with the analog economy and consumer culture from over 20 years ago before technology owned their attention.

— Sarah Glodek, Fortune, 28 Aug. 2026
There’s such a great interest now in what life was like before the craze of social media and now AI.

— Derek C. Blasberg, Vanity Fair, 28 Aug. 2026

Definition of craze

Noun

There was something so strong about the image of that smiling, always smiling, country queen who hid her rage and pain behind the sequins, crafting these deeply personal songs.

— Rob Sheffield, Rolling Stone, 26 Aug. 2026
Whether fighting or fueling it, the rage makes addicts of us all.

— Jerry Brewer, New York Times, 26 Aug. 2026

Definition of rage

Noun

Nvidia posted blockbuster second-quarter results, and the enthusiasm is spilling over into other parts of the semiconductor sector.

— Fred Imbert, CNBC, 27 Aug. 2026
Younger consumers' enthusiasm for fall, a desire to plan ahead and retailers' efforts to extend seasonal spending may all be helping drive the shift.

— Teresa Mull, FOXNews.com, 26 Aug. 2026

Definition of enthusiasm

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Continue reading … ‘NEVER WAVERED’ — Pence reveals Graham's last words to him in a vivid airport encounter.

— , FOXNews.com, 16 July 2026
Mays’ last words spoken on camera were to a local TV station, MyFox Tampa Bay, after his flight made a rough landing at Tampa International Airport.

— Lynsey Eidell, PEOPLE, 28 June 2026

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