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
Matching sets, best known for being a one-and-done look, have been the outfit du jour for both Martha Stewart and Oprah as of late.
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Melony Forcier, InStyle, 4 Mar. 2026
Sánchez Bezos, who, for all intents and purposes, is perhaps somewhat of a neo-Melania—the woman who married the ultimate billionaire du jour—has also graced a Vogue cover in her wedding dress.
—José Criales-Unzueta, Vanity Fair, 4 Mar. 2026
What was striking at the Davos conference this year was how easily this issue was brushed aside — overshadowed by the urgency of the issue du jour.
—Ajaypal Banga, Twin Cities, 1 Mar. 2026
And if enough people manifest it, these two could be the next It couple du jour.
—Madeleine Marr, Miami Herald, 25 Feb. 2026
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Melony Forcier, InStyle, 4 Mar. 2026
Sánchez Bezos, who, for all intents and purposes, is perhaps somewhat of a neo-Melania—the woman who married the ultimate billionaire du jour—has also graced a Vogue cover in her wedding dress.
—José Criales-Unzueta, Vanity Fair, 4 Mar. 2026
What was striking at the Davos conference this year was how easily this issue was brushed aside — overshadowed by the urgency of the issue du jour.
—Ajaypal Banga, Twin Cities, 1 Mar. 2026
And if enough people manifest it, these two could be the next It couple du jour.
—Madeleine Marr, Miami Herald, 25 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for du jour
Adjective
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Marty Supreme star and presenter Gwyneth Paltrow looked fresh and fashionable in a custom Giorgio Armani Privé ivory silk strapless gown featuring dramatic cut-out sides that revealed nude tulle trousers accented by subtle crystal embellishment.—
Kevin Huynh,
InStyle,
16 Mar. 2026
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Premiering May 1 in theaters, The Devil Wears Prada 2 sees the fashionable return of Hathaway’s Andi, Meryl Streep as Miranda Priestley, Emily Blunt as Emily Charlton and Stanley Tucci as Nigel Kipling.—
Glenn Garner,
Deadline,
15 Mar. 2026
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Those monthslong rallies were marked by a festive atmosphere and a striking blend of politics and pop culture, with protesters singing and waving colorful K-pop light sticks, and ended without major safety accidents.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
20 Mar. 2026
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The 70-minute film plays more like a visual scrapbook, weaving archival footage of their ’90s heyday with the pop-culture touchstones that shaped him.—
Anna Tingley,
Variety,
20 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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The biannual two-day show is a popular event at the Luke Air Force Base in Glendale.—
Thao Nguyen,
USA Today,
23 Mar. 2026
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González seized on this issue in her 2024 election campaign and promised to sack LUMA, a move that is widely popular with her frustrated constituents.—
Tim McDonnell,
semafor.com,
23 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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In case these weren’t enough reasons to buy this staple on repeat, here are a few of my favorite ways to improve the party with a bag of chips.—
Anna Hezel,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
19 Mar. 2026
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Glamour readers cast thousands of votes for their favorite products of 2026, and the results are in.—
Grace McCarty,
Glamour,
18 Mar. 2026
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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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Mix in 1 large egg, beaten to blend.—
Rebecca Firkser,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
23 Mar. 2026
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Other large-city contests have also been watched closely.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
23 Mar. 2026
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“Du jour.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/du%20jour. Accessed 24 Mar. 2026.
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