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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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Recent Examples of dernier cri
But here, the couple dove in joyously and with abandon: Their kitchen could stand as Gambrel’s dernier cri.
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Nancy Hass, ELLE Decor, 16 Oct. 2019
Nancy Hass, ELLE Decor, 16 Oct. 2019
Recent Examples of Synonyms for dernier cri
Noun
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The latests deaths included three residents of long-term care facilities in Dallas, as well as a Balch Springs man in his 20s and a Dallas man in his 60s.—
Dana Branham,
Dallas News,
30 Apr. 2020
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That equates to more than 45 million Americans using CBD products, based on latest available U.S. Census estimates.—
Brendan Bures,
chicagotribune.com,
2 Oct. 2019
Noun
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And many realtors and real estate experts don’t expect this trend to change any time soon—especially if interest rates, inventory, or wage growth don’t sway in first-time home buyers’ favor.—
Sydney Lake,
Fortune,
9 July 2025
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The trend for wide and baggy jeans continued, especially styles that were ripped and shredded.—
Angela Velasquez,
Sourcing Journal,
9 July 2025
Noun
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And who could forget the Trader Joe’s mini canvas tote TikTok craze that had shoppers swiping the supermarket’s stock to later DIY with ribbons, embroidery, and Jane Birkin-esque adornments?—
Footwear News,
Footwear News,
3 July 2025
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For OpenAI, which kicked off the generative AI craze with the release of ChatGPT in late 2022, Meta’s aggressive hiring spree represents a critical threat.—
Sharon Goldman,
Fortune,
30 June 2025
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And if this year's World's Best Awards winners are any indication, refined retreats are all the rage—especially those that give guests direct access to America's most stunning landscapes.—
Stacey Leasca,
Travel + Leisure,
8 July 2025
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Some parents remember when tanning beds were all the rage and this trend is pretty similar.—
Annabelle Canela,
Parents,
8 July 2025
Noun
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That view, that a laser-sharp focus on increasing exports would be better than reducing the deficit, is no longer in vogue.—
Ken Roberts,
Forbes.com,
28 June 2025
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The native of France could help the Kings create a five-out look which has become in vogue throughout the league.—
Chris Biderman,
Sacbee.com,
27 June 2025
Noun
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It was never built, because understanding dolphin language was never a research priority, but the whole project just feels very 1970s in its inspiration and enthusiasm.—
Eva Amsen,
Forbes.com,
11 July 2025
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Crucially for Spurs, that enthusiasm in possession doesn’t wane without it.—
Thom Harris,
New York Times,
11 July 2025
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Your last words are so powerful, and they’re also cut off, which is unique and leaves interpretation for the audience.—
William Earl,
Variety,
3 July 2025
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The bar menu will offer a variety of classic cocktails, including an old fashioned, a margarita, a paper plane, a last word, a house clean martini, a dirty martini, and the beloved Trouble Bar recipe espresso martini.—
Olivia Evans,
The Courier-Journal,
2 July 2025
Cite this Entry
“Dernier cri.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dernier%20cri. Accessed 15 Jul. 2025.
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