the order of the day

noun phrase

: a characteristic or activity that is common during a particular period of time or in a particular situation

Change was very much the order of the day in that time in our country's history.

At the resort's outdoor café, bathing suits and sandals are the order of the day.

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Smooth, powerful, and quick is the order of the day. —

Josh Max, Forbes, 27 Nov. 2024 Everything in the valley becomes muted; hibernation is the order of the day. —

Amiel Stanek, Bon Appétit, 26 Nov. 2024 Elongated, modern silhouettes and clean lines are the order of the day, such as a Jil Sander coat that channels mid-century couture shapes and will elevate even the most casual ensembles. —

Naomi Rougeau, Robb Report, 15 Sep. 2024 In this ensemble follow-up to Agatha Christie’s Hercule Poirot mystery tale Murder on the Orient Express, 1930s-era gloss is the order of the day. —

Christina Newland, Vulture, 2 Oct. 2024 See all Example Sentences for the order of the day

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