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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. 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
  • If a client goes quiet, a polite but firm follow-up message outlining next steps can nudge resolution.
    Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 14 July 2025
  • The mother is friendly and the son is quiet and polite.
    Rebecca Chace July 14, Literary Hub, 14 July 2025
Adjective
  • Blurring The Lines Of Academic Integrity As AI tools become more accessible, the boundary between acceptable support and academic dishonesty is increasingly unclear.
    Ulrich Boser, Forbes.com, 16 July 2025
  • But catcher Hunter Goodman of the Colorado Rockies doesn’t think the norm is acceptable.
    Maria Torres, New York Times, 15 July 2025
Adjective
  • Similarly, other open-wheel drivers like Montoya have been very respectable but not remarkable.
    Jeff Gluck, New York Times, 11 July 2025
  • Walker’s pass rush grade of 65.5 ranked a respectable 53rd and his run defense grade of 67.7 was 82nd.
    Rob Reischel, Forbes.com, 9 July 2025
Adjective
  • And, the embroidery on the pillowcases adds a nice touch.
    Shalwah Evans, People.com, 14 July 2025
  • 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
  • His uncle wanted to show him the ropes, but there were obstacles: equipment cost, building things to code, researching the proper setup.
    Roxana Popescu, San Diego Union-Tribune, 13 July 2025
  • Many beloved bands and singers who have either retired or passed away continue to make a home on the tally, thanks to popular compilations or, in some select cases, a proper full-length that simply won't go away.
    Hugh McIntyre, Forbes.com, 13 July 2025
Adjective
  • The other specs are perfectly satisfactory for a model at this price.
    PC Magazine, PC Magazine, 9 July 2025
  • Synan’s attorney declined to comment on a similar question, as well as a question about whether the resignation is a satisfactory outcome for the police chief.
    Quinlan Bentley, The Enquirer, 2 July 2025
Adjective
  • Those who bet on Shohei Ohtani to get the first hit of the game were correct.
    Bernie Pleskoff, Forbes.com, 16 July 2025
  • Even if this prediction turns out to be correct, though, the economy will have lagged behind during the first half of the year.
    John Cassidy, New Yorker, 14 July 2025

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“De rigueur.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/de%20rigueur. Accessed 21 Jul. 2025.

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