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
Deeper than classic red but less theatrical than purple, burgundy sneakers are proving to be the sporty chic shoe du jour, perfect for winter, but equally suitable for spring-summer.
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Lucrezia Malavolta, Vogue, 21 Feb. 2026
Now young people dress according to the fad du jour, or simply combine lots of different aesthetics into one oftentimes confusing melange.
—José Criales-Unzueta, Vanity Fair, 19 Feb. 2026
In my day, All That was the sleepover show du jour, and staging Spice Girls concerts for our parents was the ultimate weekend activity.
—Kara Nesvig, Parents, 14 Feb. 2026
Celestial and zodiac-adjacent accessories have been embraced by everyone from Meghan Markle to Hailey Bieber as of late — bringing a touch of the personal, and magical, no matter the occasion or your larger outfit du jour.
—Stacia Datskovska, Footwear News, 11 Feb. 2026
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Lucrezia Malavolta, Vogue, 21 Feb. 2026
Now young people dress according to the fad du jour, or simply combine lots of different aesthetics into one oftentimes confusing melange.
—José Criales-Unzueta, Vanity Fair, 19 Feb. 2026
In my day, All That was the sleepover show du jour, and staging Spice Girls concerts for our parents was the ultimate weekend activity.
—Kara Nesvig, Parents, 14 Feb. 2026
Celestial and zodiac-adjacent accessories have been embraced by everyone from Meghan Markle to Hailey Bieber as of late — bringing a touch of the personal, and magical, no matter the occasion or your larger outfit du jour.
—Stacia Datskovska, Footwear News, 11 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for du jour
Adjective
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Chelsea boots might as well be fashionable rain boots, with their sturdy, water-proof design.—
Christina Perrier,
InStyle,
23 Feb. 2026
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Will fluency with the references at fashionable literary salons signpost upper-class membership?—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
23 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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This willful overreach is more or less business as usual for Albarn and his old housemate Hewlett, who, by conceiving this cartoon combo of multiracial punks in 1998, advanced a vision of pop hybridity that anticipated our age of cultural superabundance.—
Jazz Monroe,
Pitchfork,
27 Feb. 2026
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Lastly, a third jersey featured a bold, pop-art take on the Andy Warhol Bridge.—
Mike Darnay,
CBS News,
27 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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Buford's, where the shooting occurred, is a popular bar among UT students and recent graduates.—
Emiliano Tahui Gómez,
Austin American Statesman,
1 Mar. 2026
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While seniors may flock to popular retirement destinations and affluent neighborhoods, Sapraicone warns the environment could be a potential hotbed for robberies and home burglaries.—
Julia Bonavita,
FOXNews.com,
1 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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Appointed in all of Adler’s favorite patterns and paint colors and furnished with beloved pieces both bespoke and long-held, the end result is the embodiment of her aesthetic perspective—and a helpful place to bring potential clients.—
David Foxley,
Architectural Digest,
25 Feb. 2026
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This is probably no accident, as everyone’s current favorite style inspiration is Carolyn Bessette-Kennedy—who still defines that particular aesthetic.—
Kathleen Walsh,
Glamour,
25 Feb. 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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The Greater Los Angeles area is home to the largest concentration of people of Iranian descent outside Iran.—
Matthew Ormseth,
Los Angeles Times,
2 Mar. 2026
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Airlines canceled hundreds of flights in the Middle East, while others were diverted mid-flight amid airspace closures over a large area of the region due to security concerns.—
Nur Hikmah Md Ali,
CNBC,
2 Mar. 2026
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