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 Our editors recommend introducing it to earthier counterparts like moss, mustard, and chocolate brown, so as to infuse even more visual richness into your ensembles du jour. — Stacia Datskovska, Footwear News, 21 Oct. 2026 Even though social distancing may not be the term du jour any longer, the state of commercial aviation certainly has travelers keen to fly on their own time. — Debra Kamin, Condé Nast Traveler, 20 Oct. 2026 And Rider’s Celine Maison belt has officially replaced the Gucci Marmont belt as the waist-cincher du jour. — Irene Kim, Vogue, 13 Oct. 2026 Zuckerberg is played by shapeshifter du jour Jeremy Strong, who radiates a kind of robotic clamminess. — Stephanie Zacharek, Time, 7 Oct. 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
  • Headscarves are less conspicuous among women in these fashionable neighborhoods, despite compulsory hijab rules introduced after the revolution established clerical rule.
    — CBS News, CBS News, 2 Nov. 2026
  • Known for their 100% cashmere pieces, Guest in Residence ensures fashionable clothing can also be comfortable.
    — Erin Wisti, Footwear News, 31 Oct. 2026
Definition of fashionable
Adjective
  • But beneath the pop-culture surface, this is also a story of families, about all the chatter and the cacophonous who-knows-what that goes on when a parent dies in unusual circumstances.
    — Damon Wise, Deadline, 5 Nov. 2026
  • In a recent interview with Women’s Wear Daily, the Kansas City Chiefs tight end gushed about spending the holidays with his pop superstar wife.
    — Allison DeGrushe, StyleCaster, 5 Nov. 2026
Definition of pop
Adjective
  • Instead, swing-state governors plan to focus on popular economic proposals that won over voters –– lowering living costs, taxes, and healthcare — and not the left-wing agenda items demonized in billions of dollars in GOP ads.
    — David Weigel, semafor.com, 6 Nov. 2026
  • While Butterball turkeys are still a popular option, people living in the Sacramento area have a bounty of bird choices.
    — Anne Ewbank, Sacbee.com, 6 Nov. 2026
Definition of popular
Adjective
  • The bubbly coalition-builder had long been the favorite in the race, leading McKinney by double digits in polls leading up to Tuesday.
    — Sonja Sharp, Los Angeles Times, 4 Nov. 2026
  • Below, a list of some of our favorite early Black Friday rug deals (and their makers).
    — Julia Harrison, Architectural Digest, 4 Nov. 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
  • In 2023, authorities interrupted a Sunday church class to warn Gu and Cui that their church had become too large, Gu said.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 9 Nov. 2026
  • Developing ultra-large autonomous underwater vehicles involves significant engineering challenges, including navigation, endurance, communications, payload integration, manufacturing, and operational reliability.
    — Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 9 Nov. 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 11 Nov. 2026.

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