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
While George opted for his de rigueur black polo, blue trousers, and slip-on shoes, Amal leaned into the free-spiritedness of the seaside town.
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Hannah Jackson, Vogue, 18 Dec. 2024
It’s been de rigueur for decades for a reason, serving as a portal to discussions of framing, perspective, and tone for generations.
—Brian Tallerico, Vulture, 18 Apr. 2025
For men at the Masters polos and khakis are de rigueur.
—Gabby Herzig, New York Times, 12 Apr. 2025
But for dinner a visit to Ramona, the property’s signature restaurant, is quite de rigueur.
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—Claudia Alarcón, Forbes.com, 3 Apr. 2025
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Hannah Jackson, Vogue, 18 Dec. 2024
It’s been de rigueur for decades for a reason, serving as a portal to discussions of framing, perspective, and tone for generations.
—Brian Tallerico, Vulture, 18 Apr. 2025
For men at the Masters polos and khakis are de rigueur.
—Gabby Herzig, New York Times, 12 Apr. 2025
But for dinner a visit to Ramona, the property’s signature restaurant, is quite de rigueur.
Passport: Explore the finest destinations and experiences around the world in the Forbes Passport newsletter.
—Claudia Alarcón, Forbes.com, 3 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for de rigueur
Adjective
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Instead, Storm reached the bottom rope to a polite pop from Glendale.—
Alfred Konuwa,
Forbes.com,
26 May 2025
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Sometimes the threat of a fine can produce better results than a polite request.—
Gary Singer,
Sun Sentinel,
22 May 2025
Adjective
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Rather, Evans says, this viral moment is an opportunity to discuss what is acceptable and what isn't in a relationship.—
Nicole Fallert,
USA Today,
29 May 2025
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Growth without margin — also known as unprofitable growth — is no longer acceptable.—
Emil Sayegh,
Forbes.com,
28 May 2025
Adjective
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The Nasdaq Composite had a slightly better session, closing at a respectable 0.32%.—
Paolo Confino,
Fortune,
4 June 2025
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Even among more respectable children’s literature from its time, Peter was a thoughtful creation, his architects never hesitating to use his famous credo: With great power comes great responsibility.—
Christopher Borrelli,
Chicago Tribune,
4 June 2025
Adjective
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Personally choosing to use less water is a nice start, but grander actions will be needed to effectively address the interrelated issues that drive the overuse of water.—
Suwanna Gauntlett Upjohn,
Forbes.com,
28 May 2025
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From the outside, Lyons’s house is a textbook Baltimore row home with a modest porch made for relaxing on a nice day or having a smoke while you people-watch.—
Lawrence Burney,
Pitchfork,
28 May 2025
Adjective
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The parliamentarian is the chamber's adviser on its proper rules and procedures.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
7 June 2025
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There could be a defense explaining it and somehow providing the proper framework for understanding it.—
Isaac Chotiner,
New Yorker,
6 June 2025
Adjective
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Father’s Day tends to carry the rep of being a lower-key celebration, with a satisfactory time including food and beverages, maybe a clothing item, and peace and quiet.—
DeVonne Goode,
Parents,
6 June 2025
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Multiple audits — including one presented to the supervisors last month — found the company has continuously fallen short of the 90-95% compliance rate needed for a satisfactory rating.—
Jakob Rodgers,
Mercury News,
6 June 2025
Adjective
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In the Notify field, verify that your email address is correct.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
30 May 2025
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That included two — Matt G. and Gaurav A. — who only had Carolina left on their entry, meaning they were guaranteed a correct answer.—
Sean McIndoe,
New York Times,
30 May 2025
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“De rigueur.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/de%20rigueur. Accessed 10 Jun. 2025.
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