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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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
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That jacket’s colorful nickname, and its eye-watering valuation, trace back to a subculture that placed premiums on certain Polo collections long before the present vogue.—
Eric Twardzik,
Robb Report,
1 Mar. 2026
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Perhaps its incorporation of vogue ideas dazzles critics who might otherwise discern its awfulness (Amazon’s Transparent).—
Graham Hillard,
The Washington Examiner,
27 Feb. 2026
Noun
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His enthusiasm feels potent enough to charm a rattlesnake.—
Michael Adno,
Rolling Stone,
3 Mar. 2026
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The sequel’s journey has been marked by both enthusiasm and uncertainty from the start.—
Hanna Wickes,
Kansas City Star,
3 Mar. 2026
Noun
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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 7 Mar. 2026.
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