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dernier cri

noun

ˌdern-ˌyā-ˈkrē How to pronounce dernier cri (audio)
Definition of dernier crinext
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 Synonyms for dernier cri
  1. latest
  2. trend
  3. craze
  4. rage
  5. vogue
  6. enthusiasm
  7. last word
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
  • The approach also fits with a wider industry trend toward combining sensors, processors and AI capabilities closer to where data is generated.
    — Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 20 Sep. 2026
  • This individual can map the demographic trends across neighborhoods and help systems make enrollment zoning decisions that can shift zones or consolidate to nearby schools as enrollment declines.
    — Andrew J. Campa, Los Angeles Times, 20 Sep. 2026
Definition of trend
Noun
  • Luxor and Aswan Draw Renewed Attention Upper Egypt has been attracting interest along with the museum craze in Cairo.
    — Connie Etemadi, Kansas City Star, 23 Sep. 2026
  • In the lead-up to the film, the craze has been gestating on social media.
    — Lexy Perez, HollywoodReporter, 21 Sep. 2026
Definition of craze
Noun
  • The first word of the book is rage and then things escalate from there.
    — Lane Brown, Vulture, 23 Sep. 2026
  • There’s an untamed rage that constantly boils underneath his surface.
    — Nancy Dillon, Rolling Stone, 21 Sep. 2026
Definition of rage
Noun
  • Quantum information is a very current vogue, and a lot of people turn the question of interpretation into quantum informational notions.
    — Quanta Magazine, Quanta Magazine, 17 Sep. 2026
  • But even at its most explicit, in documentaries, political cinema acts as an antidote to the culture’s wearying vogue for escapism.
    — Matt Brennan, Los Angeles Times, 10 Sep. 2026
Definition of vogue
Noun
  • Gemini May 21 – June 20 A creative idea may attract more enthusiasm than practical support.
    — Tarot.com, Baltimore Sun, 25 Sep. 2026
  • Thomas said Aries energy is associated with momentum, enthusiasm and passion and could inspire people to pursue new directions or goals.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 24 Sep. 2026
Definition of enthusiasm
Noun
  • Annotated divorce papers blown up and mounted, interactive exhibits detailing how your mom’s last round of chemo didn’t take, souvenir T-shirts emblazoned with your best friend’s last words before the car crash.
    — Jill Lepore, New Yorker, 6 Sep. 2026
  • Kelly Clarkson said her last words on The Kelly Clarkson Show after seven seasons, amid a full hour of Kellyoke, her kids, and gratitude.
    — Armando Tinoco, Deadline, 31 Aug. 2026
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“Dernier cri.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dernier%20cri. Accessed 26 Sep. 2026.

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