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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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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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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
Then there’s new Italian builder Nerea, which has given its NY series a more au courant presentation.
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Michael Verdon, Robb Report, 26 Oct. 2025
This au courant crowd-pleaser is also a multiple medal winner, striking silver at both the 2023 World Beer Cup and the 2022 Great American Beer Festival.
—Peter Rowe, San Diego Union-Tribune, 12 June 2025
The result was a more subtle offering with plenty of au courant stylings that make for covetable merchandise.
—Roxanne Robinson, Forbes, 11 Mar. 2025
Yet as au courant as the princess’s designer fashion was, the standout element of her element wasn’t her clothing, but her accessories.
—Elise Taylor, Vogue, 3 Dec. 2024
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Michael Verdon, Robb Report, 26 Oct. 2025
This au courant crowd-pleaser is also a multiple medal winner, striking silver at both the 2023 World Beer Cup and the 2022 Great American Beer Festival.
—Peter Rowe, San Diego Union-Tribune, 12 June 2025
The result was a more subtle offering with plenty of au courant stylings that make for covetable merchandise.
—Roxanne Robinson, Forbes, 11 Mar. 2025
Yet as au courant as the princess’s designer fashion was, the standout element of her element wasn’t her clothing, but her accessories.
—Elise Taylor, Vogue, 3 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for au courant
Adjective
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During the final episodes of The End of an Era, Taylor Swift received a letter the NFL tight end wrote his now fiancée before her tour came to a close in December of 2024.—
Denise Warner,
Billboard,
23 Dec. 2025
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Together with his now ex-wife Karen, the two built the Cherry Creek Country Club, although Hart insists Karen did most of the work.—
Matthew Geiger,
Denver Post,
2 Dec. 2025
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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The Great Square is also a good starting point to become acquainted with the colors of the stars.—
Joe Rao,
Space.com,
16 Nov. 2025
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Over the last few offseasons, the Toronto Blue Jays became far too acquainted with finishing in second place.—
Jackson Roberts,
MSNBC Newsweek,
14 Nov. 2025
Adjective
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When the Denver Post offices were downtown, a group of reporters and editors always ran outside to watch.—
The Know,
Denver Post,
22 Jan. 2026
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Almost everything on this list is directly downtown, with two or so things being a 10- to 15-minute drive away.—
Hannah Kirby,
jsonline.com,
20 Dec. 2025
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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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Remember to stay informed about weather conditions and heed guidance from local authorities for a secure journey.—
Southern California Weather Report,
Daily News,
11 Feb. 2026
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By expanding access to data and increasing transparency across functions, organizations can make better informed decisions in a timely manner.—
Paul Hudson,
Fortune,
10 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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It’s crafted with a hip-length fit complete with several stripes on the sleeves and the Adidas logo on the chest, and the foldover collar creates an almost preppy finish.—
Merrell Readman,
Travel + Leisure,
9 Feb. 2026
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Stand in front of the box with your feet hip-width apart, engaging your core muscles.—
Jakob Roze,
Health,
5 Feb. 2026
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The colorful, detailed drawings span the full cover, quite different from Elizabeth’s minimalistic but stylish approach.—
Jess deCourcy Hinds
February 13,
Literary Hub,
13 Feb. 2026
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However, the English Garden has a remarkably roomy and stylish interior that feels more like an apartment than a traditional tiny house.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
13 Feb. 2026
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“Au courant.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/au%20courant. Accessed 16 Feb. 2026.
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