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
What will be the crisis du jour tomorrow?
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Dp Opinion, Denver Post, 15 Apr. 2026
For data centers, the controversy du jour sweeping Georgia and much of the country, that far-out idea may not be too far away.
—Zachary Hansen, AJC.com, 13 Apr. 2026
Monroe’s engagement ring (which doubled as a wedding ring) was unconventional, as solitaires styles were still the style du jour.
—Bailey Bujnosek, InStyle, 13 Apr. 2026
Why wouldn't you if your press conference du jour was a junk fees settlement with the HungryPanda delivery app?
—Marcia Kramer, CBS News, 12 Apr. 2026
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Dp Opinion, Denver Post, 15 Apr. 2026
For data centers, the controversy du jour sweeping Georgia and much of the country, that far-out idea may not be too far away.
—Zachary Hansen, AJC.com, 13 Apr. 2026
Monroe’s engagement ring (which doubled as a wedding ring) was unconventional, as solitaires styles were still the style du jour.
—Bailey Bujnosek, InStyle, 13 Apr. 2026
Why wouldn't you if your press conference du jour was a junk fees settlement with the HungryPanda delivery app?
—Marcia Kramer, CBS News, 12 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for du jour
Adjective
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Featuring bolder, thicker spots at the top and more refined, micro specks down the skirt, this mini dress makes all-day, fashionable wear easier than ever.—
Julia Morlino,
Travel + Leisure,
20 Apr. 2026
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While personal fans have been a fashionable accessory since before the Victorian era, the category has been stifled by a lack of innovation for a while.—
Andrew Gebhart,
PC Magazine,
18 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Richards took Polow’s advice, releasing a DJ Drama mixtape and popping up on Ludacris compilation cuts, and Polow pushed to the center of the pop-rap world, producing party tracks for radio-friendly artists like Jamie Foxx, Will Smith, Ludacris, and the Black-Eyed Peas.—
Jayson Greene,
Pitchfork,
25 Apr. 2026
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The pop icon revealed on her Instagram that some of her clothing went missing after her performance at Coachella with her mini-me, Sabrina Carpenter.—
Jason P. Frank,
Vulture,
21 Apr. 2026
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One person notably not on that list is Heastie, who is reportedly working to derail the popular bill behind the scenes even as most of his colleagues seem to understand its necessity.—
New York Daily News Editorial Board,
New York Daily News,
26 Apr. 2026
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Among the most popular citrus fruits are oranges and mandarins, which often appear side by side in grocery stores and lunchboxes alike.—
Daryl Austin,
USA Today,
26 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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The Chinese Communist Party is resurrecting one of its favorite complaints against the Japanese government, decrying officials’ routine visit to a shrine honoring dead soldiers of World War II.—
Timothy Nerozzi,
The Washington Examiner,
22 Apr. 2026
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The Glow by Daye Satin Bonnets is an Allure-editor favorite and comes in a number of cute colors and patterns.—
Danielle James,
Allure,
22 Apr. 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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Naturally, teams that made multiple first-round picks or a larger volume of picks have a better chance of being higher on this list.—
Dane Brugler,
New York Times,
27 Apr. 2026
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The back-end work of fundraising for the eventual larger project has already begun, Santana said.—
R. Christian Smith,
Chicago Tribune,
26 Apr. 2026
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“Du jour.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/du%20jour. Accessed 28 Apr. 2026.
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