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
While fashion’s color palette du jour is ever-evolving, there are a few key shades that stand the test of time and totally transcend trend culture.
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Daisy Maldonado, InStyle, 3 June 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.
—Sarah Scott, Parents, 31 May 2026
Offshoring, immigration and globalization have taken turns as the employment villain du jour.
—Revana Sharfuddin, Twin Cities, 31 May 2026
Prices for those red orbs have soared more than any other food product over the past year to cement a spot as one of the consumer headaches du jour.
—Matt Sedensky, Fortune, 29 May 2026
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Daisy Maldonado, InStyle, 3 June 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.
—Sarah Scott, Parents, 31 May 2026
Offshoring, immigration and globalization have taken turns as the employment villain du jour.
—Revana Sharfuddin, Twin Cities, 31 May 2026
Prices for those red orbs have soared more than any other food product over the past year to cement a spot as one of the consumer headaches du jour.
—Matt Sedensky, Fortune, 29 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for du jour
Adjective
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This year’s Royal Ascot is officially underway in England, and the royal family's latest addition—Harriet Sperling—gave a fashionable nod to Kate Middleton with her light blue ensemble.—
Staff Author,
InStyle,
16 June 2026
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The costumes are more fantastical than grittily realistic as well, with a hip Steampunk vibe that’s more fashionable than purely Victorian.—
Christopher Arnott,
Hartford Courant,
16 June 2026
Adjective
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Despite solo acts like Taylor Sheridan, Mike White, and Sam Levinson dominating so much of the pop-cultural discourse, the value of group collaboration remains television’s true North Star.—
Jason P. Frank,
Vulture,
19 June 2026
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Written, composed, and arranged by K-indie singer-songwriter and producer Hyun-sang Ha, the pop-rock ballad was created with his friend, Minhyuk, in mind.—
Laura Sirikul,
Forbes.com,
19 June 2026
Adjective
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In this sequence, human Lestat is a popular stage actor in Paris, and Magnus is a Perfect Blue-style greasy-haired stalker at the stage door.—
Rebecca Alter,
Vulture,
22 June 2026
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According to The Associated Press, police identified the five other people as Gaspar Prim Díaz, a popular Argentine YouTuber known as Gaspi; another Argentine, Lucas Vignale; and Brazilians Lucas Brito, Charles Marsillac and Alexandre Souza.—
Dennis Romero,
NBC news,
22 June 2026
Adjective
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As the two industries continue to converge and more viewers than ever rally behind their favorite teams and players, brands also need to be watching the sidelines.—
Madeleine Schulz,
Vogue,
18 June 2026
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Here are some of our favorite moments from the show, which might be the best awards show on TV.—
Maira Garcia,
Los Angeles Times,
18 June 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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The second-largest whale species after blue whales, fin whales are classified as an endangered species, according to NOAA.—
Thao Nguyen,
USA Today,
22 June 2026
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Last week, in interviews with The Times, the leaders of the two largest unions — United Teachers Los Angeles and Service Employees International Union Local 99 — called for Carvalho to be replaced.—
Howard Blume,
Los Angeles Times,
22 June 2026
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“Du jour.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/du%20jour. Accessed 23 Jun. 2026.
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