as in polite
following the established traditions of refined society and good taste
though he was wearing a dinner jacket and a black bow tie, his jeans and tennis shoes were hardly de rigueur
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Recent Examples of de rigueur
South Korea also has some of the world’s highest rates of cosmetic surgery, and such procedures are considered de rigueur for the country’s entertainers.
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Patrick Brzeski, HollywoodReporter, 21 May 2025
But is this kind of project, within the next few years, going to become de rigueur?
—John Werner, Forbes, 16 Dec. 2024
Hunting Season's chic raffia bags, and Gigi Burris' straw hats, a de rigueur crowd pleaser in hot weather.
—Roxanne Robinson, Forbes.com, 19 May 2025
In fact, Roberts tells me that at her salon in Ibiza—where the summer can be steamy—the cool shot is de rigueur for every one of the blow-outs the stylists perform.
—Ana Morales, Vogue, 2 May 2025
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Patrick Brzeski, HollywoodReporter, 21 May 2025
But is this kind of project, within the next few years, going to become de rigueur?
—John Werner, Forbes, 16 Dec. 2024
Hunting Season's chic raffia bags, and Gigi Burris' straw hats, a de rigueur crowd pleaser in hot weather.
—Roxanne Robinson, Forbes.com, 19 May 2025
In fact, Roberts tells me that at her salon in Ibiza—where the summer can be steamy—the cool shot is de rigueur for every one of the blow-outs the stylists perform.
—Ana Morales, Vogue, 2 May 2025
See All Example Sentences for de rigueur
Recent Examples of Synonyms for de rigueur
Adjective
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From a software engineering perspective, being polite is a waste of resources.—
Adrian Bridgwater,
Forbes.com,
24 July 2025
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Just be polite and point out the issue at checkout.—
Elizabeth Fogarty,
Better Homes & Gardens,
24 July 2025
Adjective
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Saucy barbecue chicken, ham, and, yes, pineapple, are all acceptable.—
Lyndsay C. Green,
Freep.com,
29 July 2025
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While being truthful is an important value, telling a white lie can be acceptable.—
Juli Fraga,
CNBC,
29 July 2025
Adjective
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Apple : The iPhone maker reported a very respectable quarter.—
Zev Fima,
CNBC,
2 Aug. 2025
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The San Francisco Giants moved OF Mike Yastrzemski and relievers Tyler Rogers and Camilo Doval, and got a pretty respectable package in return for Rogers specifically.—
Tony Blengino,
Forbes.com,
1 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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And, the embroidery on the pillowcases adds a nice touch.—
Shalwah Evans,
People.com,
14 July 2025
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The units also vary in shape: the cube is nice for nightstands, while the wider grand size works well on large dressers.—
Jamie Fischer,
Better Homes & Gardens,
14 July 2025
Adjective
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Women being dismissed by their healthcare providers is another culprit, says Tran, and without proper exams and X-rays, the disease goes undetected.—
Marnie Goodfriend,
Flow Space,
25 July 2025
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People come back from proper breaks with more energy, better ideas, and fewer signs of burnout.—
Bryan Robinson,
Forbes.com,
25 July 2025
Adjective
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One factor that now seems to ensure a satisfactory resolution for both parties is the resurrection of the NFL’s interest in taking an equity stake in ESPN, rumors of which first began circulating in early 2024.—
Anthony Crupi,
Sportico.com,
25 July 2025
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The plane’s fuel was tested and found to be of satisfactory quality, and no significant bird activity is observed in the vicinity of the flight path, according to the report.—
Alexandra Skores,
CNN Money,
12 July 2025
Adjective
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However, if an inverter fails to detect the correct frequency or if the frequency is disrupted, the energy transmission is disconnected.—
Karoline Leonard,
Austin American Statesman,
30 July 2025
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Prosecutors argued in their filing on July 29 that Joseph was correct and that Adelman should allow the case to proceed.—
John Diedrich,
jsonline.com,
30 July 2025
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“De rigueur.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/de%20rigueur. Accessed 7 Aug. 2025.
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