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 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 Lately, though, the push notifications alerting me to the recall du jour have taken on an unremitting, nagging tone. — Greg Mania, New Yorker, 6 Oct. 2026 Pylon is Beatrice Laus’ fourth album, after growing up in public as Beabadoobee, going from the teenage bedroom-pop whiz kid du jour to bona fide rock star. — Rob Sheffield, Rolling Stone, 16 Sep. 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
  • There has, however, been at least one particularly fashionable crossover.
    — Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 25 Oct. 2026
  • Suiting has taken a turn within the last few years as men, from athletes to actors, are stepping into their most fashionable eras, embracing color and texture.
    — Amina Ayoud, Footwear News, 24 Oct. 2026
Definition of fashionable
Adjective
  • The series was thick with pop-culture barbs, including ahead-of-the-curve digs at Kevin Spacey.
    — Dan Stahl, New Yorker, 23 Oct. 2026
  • The compound reached peak pop-culture superstardom in August 2022 when Affleck and Jennifer Lopez chose the property as the venue for their three-day wedding celebration, roughly 20 years after their initial engagement ended.
    — Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 23 Oct. 2026
Definition of pop
Adjective
  • The fabric has become increasingly popular among our Shop AD editors in seasons like fall and winter.
    — Nashia Baker, Architectural Digest, 23 Oct. 2026
  • Graveyards, which would seem haunted by definition, are popular destinations, and a few in the state are legendary for their eerie atmospheres and ghost sightings.
    — Staff Report, Hartford Courant, 22 Oct. 2026
Definition of popular
Adjective
  • It's filled with favorite foods, drinks and treats — from Mexican Coke to Ecuadorian sodas — honoring people as individuals.
    — CBS News, CBS News, 28 Oct. 2026
  • Students have begged district officials to retain their favorite teachers.
    — Chicago Tribune, Chicago Tribune, 28 Oct. 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
  • Fixing the problem Flexible substrates have uneven surface roughness and varying hydroxyl-group densities, making standard large-area printing techniques ineffective.
    — Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 26 Oct. 2026
  • There is a small chance for isolated Coastal Flood Warnings Wednesday through Thursday if larger surf develops.
    — CA Weather Bot, Sacbee.com, 26 Oct. 2026
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