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
My film education—star biographies, Hollywood gossip, tabloids, minutia of trivia—was not only comprehensive, but de rigueur.
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Joanna Howard
july 10, Literary Hub, 10 July 2025
Navy, black and grey—de rigueur elements at any menswear show—were simply the canvas used for reds, mints and soft blues to shine.
—Brett F. Braley-Palko, Forbes.com, 30 June 2025
The palenque circuit is de rigueur for Mexican artists, even a superstar like León — a burly man who tonight looks even bigger thanks to his ever-present high-crown cowboy hat.
—Leila Cobo, Billboard, 12 June 2025
Photo : Aston Martin Lagonda Global Holdings PLC The interior showcases the finely detailed fit and finish that’s now de rigueur for any Aston Martin model.
—Jonny Lieberman, Robb Report, 12 May 2025
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Joanna Howard
july 10, Literary Hub, 10 July 2025
Navy, black and grey—de rigueur elements at any menswear show—were simply the canvas used for reds, mints and soft blues to shine.
—Brett F. Braley-Palko, Forbes.com, 30 June 2025
The palenque circuit is de rigueur for Mexican artists, even a superstar like León — a burly man who tonight looks even bigger thanks to his ever-present high-crown cowboy hat.
—Leila Cobo, Billboard, 12 June 2025
Photo : Aston Martin Lagonda Global Holdings PLC The interior showcases the finely detailed fit and finish that’s now de rigueur for any Aston Martin model.
—Jonny Lieberman, Robb Report, 12 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for de rigueur
Adjective
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Throughout his unfortunately short life, Charlie committed himself unreservedly to reasoned debate, rational discourse, and the polite exchange of opinion.—
Newsweek Contributors,
MSNBC Newsweek,
17 Sep. 2025
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It is paneled in dark wood, the chairs are heavy leather and the murmur of polite, intelligent conversation hangs in the air.—
Benjamin D. Summers,
Forbes.com,
15 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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For a similarly simple, comfortable option that’s a little more sophisticated, try a stylish ivory sweater (yes, white after Labor Day is definitely acceptable in France), particularly in a rollneck fashion that will suit silhouettes of all types.—
Lane Nieset,
Travel + Leisure,
20 Sep. 2025
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Speech that legally is allowed is clashing against what Kirk's allies deem culturally acceptable, and those in power appear to have taken their side.—
Taylor Seely,
AZCentral.com,
20 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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Microsoft sold its entire stake in Apple six years later, netting a very respectable return.—
Alexei Oreskovic,
Fortune,
19 Sep. 2025
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The Tigers are no slouch in the American Conference and have respectable College Football Playoff aspirations.—
Sam Sklar,
Mississippi Clarion Ledger,
18 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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These aren't nice-to-haves anymore.—
Jaime Catmull,
Forbes.com,
19 Sep. 2025
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The futon mattress is comfortable and has a nice weight distribution thanks to the pocket springs wrapped in polyester fiber.—
Yelena Moroz Alpert,
Architectural Digest,
19 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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In the filing, Clark said the nurse failed to provide proper medical care to other patients at the Missouri hospital, adding that another hospital in Phoenix had also terminated her due to patient safety concerns.—
Jay Weaver,
Miami Herald,
20 Sep. 2025
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Per my grandmother’s advice, making the perfect pancakes on a countertop griddle comes down to maintaining a steady not-too-hot temperature and having a proper non-stick surface.—
Kaitlyn Yarborough,
Southern Living,
20 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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The answer was not satisfactory to management, sources say.—
Tony Maglio,
HollywoodReporter,
18 Sep. 2025
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Maine's Secretary of State Shenna Bellows told USA TODAY that since its initial request for the information in July, the department hasn't given her satisfactory answers about how the information would be used.—
Sarah D. Wire,
USA Today,
18 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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Lloyd is 100 percent correct that throwing him into his first start against any of those teams could end up being a massive mistake and could set him up for failure.—
Evan Massey,
MSNBC Newsweek,
17 Sep. 2025
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All documents marked secret should only be visible to people with the correct clearances.—
Thomas Brewster,
Forbes.com,
16 Sep. 2025
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“De rigueur.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/de%20rigueur. Accessed 22 Sep. 2025.
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