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a practice or interest that is very popular for a short time
when deconstructionism became the dernier cri in literary criticism
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Recent Examples of dernier cri
But here, the couple dove in joyously and with abandon: Their kitchen could stand as Gambrel’s dernier cri.
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Nancy Hass, ELLE Decor, 16 Oct. 2019
Nancy Hass, ELLE Decor, 16 Oct. 2019
Recent Examples of Synonyms for dernier cri
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The latests forecasts show a new round of storm systems will increase rain chances across much of Northern California and the Central Valley in the coming days.—
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Sacbee.com,
9 Feb. 2026
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These latests features are designed for enterprises who want to integrate their AI technology with either existing Salesforce data or even their own data.—
Gene Marks,
Forbes.com,
7 Sep. 2025
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While these input costs rise, the prices farmers receive for their crops has not followed the trend.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
17 Mar. 2026
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The state’s numbers align with national trends, with ICE’s data showing that 74% of detainees in the country haven’t been convicted of crime.—
Mathew Miranda,
Sacbee.com,
16 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Carvel is marking a milestone in ice cream history as its signature Flying Saucer sandwich — inspired by America's 1950s-era UFO craze — turns 75 this week.—
Deirdre Bardolf,
FOXNews.com,
20 Mar. 2026
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As last year’s Chinese zodiac, the Snake, sparked a craze among collectors, now Cheng has been busy sourcing pieces featuring the Fire Horse, this year’s Chinese zodiac sign.—
Milena Lazazzera,
CNN Money,
20 Mar. 2026
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Hoover’s books inspire obsession, rage, devotion, the kind of energy that makes people purchase limited edition copies or declare themselves her biggest haters.—
CT Jones,
Rolling Stone,
13 Mar. 2026
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The visionary who saved rage rap from eternal Carti pastiche?—
Alphonse Pierre,
Pitchfork,
13 Mar. 2026
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Dismantling environmental protections is in vogue, even those enhancing safety and economic prosperity.—
Evan Mills,
Mercury News,
15 Mar. 2026
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There was once a brief time where trans*, with the asterisk, was in vogue.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
12 Mar. 2026
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But also, your upbeat enthusiasm will appeal to everyone!—
Georgia Nicols,
Denver Post,
17 Mar. 2026
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Those arguments have blunted voter enthusiasm for ballot measures to increase corporate taxes before, according to Baldassare.—
Sacbee.com,
Sacbee.com,
17 Mar. 2026
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Russell says of the family reaction to Preston's last word.—
Bryan Alexander,
USA Today,
14 Mar. 2026
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The stunned sibling couldn’t believe his last words to Chris would be so ordinary, yet so profound in light of what happened.—
Emma Seiwell,
New York Daily News,
7 Mar. 2026
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“Dernier cri.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dernier%20cri. Accessed 22 Mar. 2026.
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