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
That kind of edgelordism has become the currency du jour in the GOP, from the Ivy League through the streets of Minnesota.
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Laura K. Field, The Atlantic, 5 Feb. 2026
Whether by whim or at the behest of a viral social media moment, the trend du jour is often one that existed in the past and was simply rewritten overnight.
—Gabriella Onessimo, Allure, 23 Jan. 2026
This sensibility is wonderfully demure (to use the mot du jour) and understated, letting the true star—the sweeping views of Portofino Bay, glimpsed through the doors to the balconies—really shine.
—Matt Ortile, Condé Nast Traveler, 22 Jan. 2026
Juicy Couture and Baby Phat reigned supreme as the Y2K-era velour tracksuit brands du jour, but in 2026, the trending ‘fit is less about the label and more about the look.
—Amelia McBride, Travel + Leisure, 13 Jan. 2026
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Laura K. Field, The Atlantic, 5 Feb. 2026
Whether by whim or at the behest of a viral social media moment, the trend du jour is often one that existed in the past and was simply rewritten overnight.
—Gabriella Onessimo, Allure, 23 Jan. 2026
This sensibility is wonderfully demure (to use the mot du jour) and understated, letting the true star—the sweeping views of Portofino Bay, glimpsed through the doors to the balconies—really shine.
—Matt Ortile, Condé Nast Traveler, 22 Jan. 2026
Juicy Couture and Baby Phat reigned supreme as the Y2K-era velour tracksuit brands du jour, but in 2026, the trending ‘fit is less about the label and more about the look.
—Amelia McBride, Travel + Leisure, 13 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for du jour
Adjective
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Long before land conservation became fashionable among billionaires, Ted Turner was buying ranchland with ecological ambition.—
Abby Montanez,
Robb Report,
10 Feb. 2026
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Women were very fashionable in Cairo and never dared go out in raggedy clothes.—
Letters To The Editor,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
10 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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Street, whose skiing and who’s first name helped make her a pop-culture sensation during her Olympic career is a huge fan of Vonn.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
11 Feb. 2026
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The movie, about a pop girl group, HUNTR/X, that fights demons and protect South Korea from them, was a smash hit.—
Julia Gomez,
USA Today,
11 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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Walking and hiking have become hugely popular as Mallorca increasingly leans into its (entirely justifiable) reputation for landscape beauty as well as sun, sea, and sangria.—
Paul Richardson,
Condé Nast Traveler,
16 Feb. 2026
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The Broward school district will no longer cover popular weight-loss medications on its insurance plans, leading to complaints that the district is putting its financial health ahead of employees’ health.—
Scott Travis,
Miami Herald,
15 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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Fan favorite and three-time World Series champion, Kiké Hernandez became a free agent after last season and has not signed a new contract.—
Bill Plunkett,
Oc Register,
11 Feb. 2026
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Borrowing elements from Adidas’ fan-favorite Gazelle style, this version ups the comfort level with a layered gumsole for double the shock absorption.—
Michelle Baricevic,
Travel + Leisure,
11 Feb. 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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Many reactions emit energy, often in large amounts, but cosmic efficiency is another metric altogether.—
Big Think,
Big Think,
16 Feb. 2026
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Thousands of immigrants are currently being detained in large detention centers where detainees, lawyers and activists have alleged abuse and poor conditions.—
Zoe Sottile,
CNN Money,
16 Feb. 2026
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“Du jour.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/du%20jour. Accessed 16 Feb. 2026.
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