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
  • Department store Macy’s highlights sporty prep, statement sneakers, denim, and activewear as key trends for the 2026 back-to-school period, chiming with analyst predictions.
    — Joe Bobowicz, Vogue, 25 Aug. 2026
  • Frans Op den Kamp is hoping that trend continues, as his collection of more than 3,200 Johnnie Walker bottles and pieces of memorabilia, the largest collection to date at auction, opens for bidding to the public next month.
    — Jonah Flicker, Robb Report, 25 Aug. 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
  • Display Fresh Foliage Long cut branches with vibrant fall leaves remain en vogue among designers for perfectly subtle autumnal kitchen decor.
    — Abby Wolner, Better Homes & Gardens, 20 Aug. 2026
  • Alaïa’s leather Le Teckel bag is very much still en vogue, as are these face-framing shield sunglasses from Thistles.
    — Laura Jackson, Vogue, 17 Aug. 2026
Definition of vogue
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
Noun
  • 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
Definition of last word
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“Dernier cri.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dernier%20cri. Accessed 30 Aug. 2026.

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