du jour

adjective

dü-ˈzhər How to pronounce du jour (audio)
Definition of du journext
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 The denim du jour is all about giving your legs some room to breathe instead of encasing them in snug fabric. — Tanya Sharma, InStyle, 10 July 2026 Carpeted bathrooms became the trend du jour in the 1970s and 1980s as the production of synthetic fibers dominated the industry. — India Roby, Architectural Digest, 24 June 2026 Seventies icon Bianca Jagger was there, fresh off her divorce from Mick—who may or may not have turned up with Opium belle du jour Jerry Hall (reports conflict). — Serena Turner, Vanity Fair, 15 June 2026 The modern pop paradigm has been greatly influenced by Jack Antonoff, the producer du jour who cut his teeth in such bands as fun. — Sheldon Pearce, New Yorker, 12 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for du jour
Recent Examples of Synonyms for du jour
  1. fashionable
  2. pop
  3. popular
  4. favorite
  5. happening
  6. large
Adjective
  • Over the decades, the principessa cake in particular has cultivated a devout — and fashionable — following.
    — Bianca Betancourt, CNN Money, 3 Aug. 2026
  • All of these newly fashionable hybrid shows campaigned for the Emmys as comedies.
    — Joe Reid, Vulture, 1 Aug. 2026
Definition of fashionable
Adjective
  • The Asian Pop category was created to celebrate the depth, diversity and extraordinary growth of pop artistry coming out of Asia.
    — Charisma Madarang, Rolling Stone, 30 July 2026
  • And then Arca has produced on Yeezus and made an amazing amount of pop music alongside some really incredible experimental records.
    — Walden Green, Pitchfork, 30 July 2026
Definition of pop
Adjective
  • In past weeks, authorities shut down cafes in central Tehran that were popular with residents during the ceasefire.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 2 Aug. 2026
  • The main event between top babyfaces Rhodes and Punk, while a compelling narrative, highlighted a repetitive formula of popular heroes clashing for world titles.
    — Alfred Konuwa, Forbes.com, 2 Aug. 2026
Definition of popular
Adjective
  • Her children are named Orlando and Ophelia after the place where her son was conceived and her favorite Taylor Swift song, respectively.
    — Brian Moylan, Vulture, 22 July 2026
  • Readers cast 661,000 votes this year for their favorite cities, airlines, hotels and more, with editors describing the rankings as a snapshot of places resonating with travelers today.
    — Kimberly Tutuska, Charlotte Observer, 22 July 2026
Definition of favorite
Adjective
  • 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
  • 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
Definition of happening
Adjective
  • Its brightest stars form a large cross, often called the Northern Cross, with Deneb marking the top and colorful double-star Albireo the base.
    — Jamie Carter, Forbes.com, 3 Aug. 2026
  • The emergence of additional Chinese prototypes suggests that competition between the world’s two largest military powers is extending beyond current fifth-generation aircraft into the race for future air dominance.
    — Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 3 Aug. 2026
Definition of large

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“Du jour.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/du%20jour. Accessed 4 Aug. 2026.

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