as in trends
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 Synonyms for dernier cris
Noun
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But Black male students continue to trail their peers, with a graduation rate of 77% last year, mirroring national trends.—
Kate Armanini,
Chicago Tribune,
14 Mar. 2026 -
Early-aughts makeup looks are dominating spring beauty trends.—
Andrea Carbajal,
Glamour,
14 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Though supportive, Rudy could fly into rages.—
Katy Waldman,
New Yorker,
18 Mar. 2026
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An actress in 1962 Cuban, as its missiles crisis rages, confuses her role in a film and real life.—
John Hopewell,
Variety,
9 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Urie plays Monty Blakemont III, a dashing art connoisseur and philanthropist, whose enthusiasms are genuine though his financial resources are suspect.—
Rosy Cordero,
Deadline,
18 Mar. 2026
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Fedorova knows that her enthusiasms will not be shared by everyone.—
Lillian Fishman,
New Yorker,
25 Feb. 2026
Noun
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There’s a brief moment in Timothée Chalamet’s video with comedian Druski where a performer comes in, vogues, and blows a kiss to the actor.—
Fran Hoepfner,
Vulture,
19 Dec. 2025
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Fans will see Infinite sporting braids — dressed in all black with daring red leather gloves as he vogues and dances unapologetically in his glory.—
Amber Corrine,
VIBE.com,
16 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Here's what to know about Ricks' execution, including more of his last words.—
Amanda Lee Myers,
USA Today,
12 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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Maria is proficient on both guitar and marching snare drum, demonstrating strong technical skill, musical awareness, and adaptability across different musical styles and settings.—
Heide Janssen,
Oc Register,
15 Mar. 2026
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Pottery Barn has hundreds of items on sale right now in its outlet section, with plenty of different outdoor furniture styles to suit your backyard space.—
Paige Bennett,
Better Homes & Gardens,
15 Mar. 2026
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“Dernier cris.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dernier%20cris. Accessed 22 Mar. 2026.
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