as in fashionable
enjoying widespread favor or approval
that year the yellow tie was the fashion accessory du jour for ambitious male executives
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Recent Examples of du jour
My mentions of the defense technology du jour, drones, sometimes drew the equivalent of eyerolls.
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Liam Denning, Bloomberg, 12 Mar. 2026
Experts pointed to a few reasons why fiber is the nutrient du jour.
—Catherine Ho, San Francisco Chronicle, 8 Mar. 2026
The shades du jour are meant to be much more flattering on your own natural lip color tone, such as rose pinks, dusty mauves (like the famed Pillow Talk), and rich berries.
—Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 7 Mar. 2026
Sure, there are plenty of rumors and speculations about her scents du jour, but these are the top three that are confirmed mainstays in her rotation.
—Jennifer Hussein, Allure, 7 Mar. 2026
See All Example Sentences for du jour
Liam Denning, Bloomberg, 12 Mar. 2026
Experts pointed to a few reasons why fiber is the nutrient du jour.
—Catherine Ho, San Francisco Chronicle, 8 Mar. 2026
The shades du jour are meant to be much more flattering on your own natural lip color tone, such as rose pinks, dusty mauves (like the famed Pillow Talk), and rich berries.
—Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 7 Mar. 2026
Sure, there are plenty of rumors and speculations about her scents du jour, but these are the top three that are confirmed mainstays in her rotation.
—Jennifer Hussein, Allure, 7 Mar. 2026
See All Example Sentences for du jour
Recent Examples of Synonyms for du jour
Adjective
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Art directors, record execs—young fashionable folk come here post-work for a sip of something creative before moving on elsewhere.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
7 Apr. 2026
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Meryl Streep and Anne Hathaway are a coordinating, fashionable duo during the Devil Wears Prada 2 Tokyo fan event on April 6.—
Toria Sheffield,
PEOPLE,
7 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Whatever the full truth of either description (anyone paying attention that November a few years ago soon realized only Wall Street cheered his comeback), I’d argue Altman at this point in his pop-culture evolution has transcended both those designations and any spectral stops in between.—
Steven Zeitchik,
HollywoodReporter,
9 Apr. 2026
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As the Miami duo LIZN’BOW, Liz Ferrer and Bow Ty create performances, videos, and new-media installations that draw from pop aesthetics and cultural critique.—
News Desk,
Artforum,
8 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Boxy, aggressive styling on SUVs has been hugely popular with consumers.—
Morgan Korn,
ABC News,
12 Apr. 2026
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The Naked Maxi Dress Barely there gowns are more popular than ever–on the runways at Paris Fashion Week and on the red carpets of awards season–as the ultimate bargaining chip to the attention economy.—
Chloé Versabeau,
Vogue,
12 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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As investigators searched the area with the bamboo again, Horner smoked cigarettes and seemed relaxed, making small talk about his favorite foods, work schedules and the weather.—
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
9 Apr. 2026
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For now, at least, there is no clear early favorite.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
9 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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The ship is thoughtfully designed to allow for ample space so guests do not feel overcrowded, even in the most happening spots.—
Susan Barnes,
Southern Living,
10 Dec. 2025
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While the overarching trend for fall is still lowest maintenance possible, there's a bit more happening than your typical sunny blondes and balayage brunettes.—
Bella Cacciatore,
Glamour,
2 Sep. 2020
Adjective
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There's a chance for large hail and damaging winds, with the potential for tornado warnings.—
Joseph Dames,
CBS News,
13 Apr. 2026
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In America, more than five thousand people are killed each year in accidents involving large trucks, and the victims tend to be occupants of smaller vehicles.—
Patrick Radden Keefe,
New Yorker,
13 Apr. 2026
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“Du jour.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/du%20jour. Accessed 13 Apr. 2026.
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