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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 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
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These latests features are designed for enterprises who want to integrate their AI technology with either existing Salesforce data or even their own data.—
Gene Marks,
Forbes.com,
7 Sep. 2025
Noun
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However, a curious counter-trend—one that began in New York and is now being cemented by the opening day of Paris Fashion Week—is simultaneously occurring.—
Alexandra Hildreth,
Vogue,
3 Mar. 2026
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City police data shows violent crime rates have significantly declined over the past three years in parallel with national trends.—
JACK BROOK,
ABC News,
2 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Now, thanks to a recent marketing makeover, women and older adults are buying into the creatine craze and more brands are getting on board.—
Hikmat Mohammed,
Vogue,
27 Feb. 2026
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The news comes as Boot Barn raised guidance for the year after beating expectations in the third quarter as the Western craze shows no sign of slowing down.—
Stephen Garner,
Footwear News,
27 Feb. 2026
Noun
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The movie puts a workplace spin on the female rage film, where fed-up women finally explode, to dangerous effect.—
Sarah Jackson,
CNBC,
28 Feb. 2026
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Intentional or not, the episode and the ensuing controversy take on the tinge of rage bait, of bears profitably poked.—
Doreen St. Félix,
New Yorker,
28 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Slim sunnies are still en vogue, but oversized shades are perhaps even more popular this season, particularly ’70s-style aviators and bold yet understated black frames.—
India Roby,
Glamour,
24 Feb. 2026
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Those traits will always be en vogue in New England, where the goal should be to trim the bottom of its draft board this week based on new information from medical evaluations and prospect interviews.—
Andrew Callahan,
Boston Herald,
24 Feb. 2026
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This year, with a bumper crop of the strange parrot’s favorite berries prompting a rare enthusiasm for mating, those working to save the birds hope for a record number of chicks in February, which would move the kakapo closer to defying what was not long ago believed to be certain extinction.—
Charlotte Graham-McLay,
Los Angeles Times,
24 Feb. 2026
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That includes the films' cast, who have shared near-unanimous enthusiasm at the prospect of returning for a Mamma Mia 3.—
Ryan Coleman,
Entertainment Weekly,
24 Feb. 2026
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At the conclusion of the interview, Falchuk left Dane to address a camera alone, leaving his last words for family, friends, and fans.—
Greta Cross,
USA Today,
20 Feb. 2026
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But the actor saved his true last words for his two daughters, Billie and Georgia.—
Maya Georgi,
Rolling Stone,
20 Feb. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Dernier cri.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dernier%20cri. Accessed 3 Mar. 2026.
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