au courant

adjective

ˌō-ku̇-ˈräⁿ How to pronounce au courant (audio)
Definition of au courantnext
1
as in now
keenly aware of and responsive to the latest developments especially in fashion and entertainment au courant filmgoers have dismissed Hollywood's latest effects-laden actioner as so last year

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2
as in fashionable
being in the latest or current fashion glossy magazines full of reed-thin models in au courant outfits

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3
as in acquainted
having information especially as a result of study or experience doctors try to stay au courant with the latest advances in medicine

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Recent Examples of au courant Spanning from the late short story writer Eudora Welty to the more au courant Zendaya, the portraits were also snapshots of time. — Rosemary Feitelberg, Footwear News, 6 Nov. 2025 Almost 100 years later, the leather love-seat silhouette with creamy top-grain semi-aniline upholstery feels au courant—especially tucked into a library with a bar cart. — Yelena Moroz Alpert, Architectural Digest, 12 May 2026 What about a collaboration with a designer to turn a garment featured in one of her art works—which often feature au courant evening wear, not unlike the post-impressionists that shocked Paris—into her look for the evening? — Nate Freeman, Vanity Fair, 5 May 2026 Castaneda, Marshall writes, made an end run around the department’s Yaqui expert, with the other committee members overly impressed by his au courant melange of fieldwork and gauzy ruminations, despite the fact that his timelines and grasp of mycology didn’t make sense. — Los Angeles Times, 23 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for au courant
Recent Examples of Synonyms for au courant
  1. now
  2. fashionable
  3. acquainted
  4. downtown
  5. happening
  6. informed
  7. hip
  8. stylish
Adjective
  • The now 22-year-old, who grew up in Westfield, New Jersey, shared a now-viral clip from the first episode of her cooking show Cooking with Ley Ley Shea on her TikTok.
    — Hannah Sacks, PEOPLE, 14 Apr. 2026
  • All of the world’s greatest golfers combined are boring compared to Tiger and his now Elvis-like descent.
    — Mac Engel April 9, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 9 Apr. 2026
Definition of now
Adjective
  • Queen was known for her great eye and her ability to discern what was original and fashionable.
    — Lisa Lockwood, Footwear News, 6 July 2026
  • One of them, the Piscine Deligny, became one of the city’s most fashionable spots, eventually hosting swimming events for the 1900 Paris Olympics.
    — Camille Knight, CNN Money, 4 July 2026
Definition of fashionable
Adjective
  • Hoffman’s mother, when Scheiber later speaks to her, is well acquainted with this flavor of incredulity.
    — Molly Fischer, New Yorker, 15 June 2026
  • Our niece became acquainted with a man through a website.
    — Jeanne Phillips, Mercury News, 3 June 2026
Definition of acquainted
Adjective
  • As Detroit prepares to welcome thousands of people downtown for Grand Prix weekend, city leaders say public safety has been a months-long effort.
    — Elaine Rojas-Castillo, CBS News, 28 May 2026
  • For sports travelers, that means the pregame meal does not have to be a chain restaurant, and the postgame dinner does not have to be downtown.
    — Noel Burgess, Forbes.com, 11 May 2026
Definition of downtown
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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
  • 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
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  • Jensen and researchers at the London Business School, found skilled or informed traders drove the majority of the accuracy on Polymarket.
    — Ananya Chetia, CNBC, 2 July 2026
  • With more options than ever, employees often need additional guidance to make informed decisions.
    — Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 2 July 2026
Definition of informed
Adjective
  • In 1965, Asher cofounded Indica, a London bookshop and art gallery that attracted the hippest of the hip.
    — Peter Larsen, Daily News, 23 June 2026
  • Stand with your feet hip-width apart, with the kettlebell between your feet.
    — Jakob Roze, Health, 17 June 2026
Definition of hip
Adjective
  • Even a 73-year-old shopper was impressed by its stylish, comfortable fit.
    — Destinee Scott, Travel + Leisure, 6 July 2026
  • The culotte-style stretchy shorts are equal parts comfortable and stylish, and the high-neck top can be worn either tucked-in or down and loose.
    — Jill Layton, PEOPLE, 4 July 2026
Definition of stylish

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