How to Use du jour in a Sentence

du jour

adjective

• Long hair was the style du jour.
• Our soup du jour is chicken noodle.
• Who died and made that clingy polyester jersey the fabric du jour?
  — Southern Living, 23 Jan. 2017
• For the show, the dynamic duo was made up in the look du jour, which included slicked back hair.
  — Rosemary Donahue, Allure, 11 Sep. 2017
• And of course, model du jour Kaia Gerber was in the show.
  — Donna Freydkin, Allure, 11 Sep. 2017
• The short video essay above explains the physics of the transporter and how a version of it could come true, thanks to one of our crazes du jour: quantum teleportation.
  — Daniel Hubbard, Slate Magazine, 20 Sep. 2017
• Trump went on to make the protests his cause du jour -- or more accurately, de deux jours -- as 15 of his next 23 tweets over the weekend addressed the demonstrations.
  — Eliott C. McLaughlin, CNN, 25 Sep. 2017
• Markuson spends about two hours a day researching the senator du jour, perusing voting records, news stories from conservative and liberal outlets, and their social media feeds.
  — Betsy Klein, CNN, 5 Oct. 2017
• The spot is well known for its fresh seafood and du jour menus.
  — Emily Raffield, Southern Living, 8 Aug. 2024
• In France, Léo is the boy name du jour, while Jade wins out for girls.
  — Melissa Willets, Parents, 10 Aug. 2023
• Oat Milk The alt milk du jour among the barista crowd isn’t sourced from a nut, but rather a grain.
  — Jessica Mordo, Sunset Magazine, 13 Jan. 2020
• So what’s the jargon du jour in offices around the world?
  — Gabriela Riccardi, Quartz, 13 June 2023
• Sleep, and getting enough of it, was the topic du jour.
  — The Economist, 8 Nov. 2019
• It’s all part of a larger power grab and he’s the pawn du jour.
  — Nina Metz, Chicago Tribune, 6 Jan. 2023
• Relaxed fits are the style du jour this fall, and the same goes for suiting.
  — Sarah Boyd, Forbes, 23 Sep. 2021
• The stat du jour — or des jours, in this case — was the offensive fight late.
  — Bryce Millercolumnist, San Diego Union-Tribune, 15 May 2022
• While all of these lengths are still valid, the low-calf midi seems to stand out as the length du jour.
  — Sharon Graubard, courant.com, 15 Aug. 2019
• To set the scene, shows like Heroes and Jericho were the buzziest du jour.
  — Vogue, 19 Sep. 2019
• For long days spent on a boat, by the pool, or on the shore, consider this your look du jour.
  — Carrie Goldberg, Harper's BAZAAR, 25 Jan. 2019
• The local belle du jour, Marigold (Abbey Lee), takes a shine to him and begs Hayes to come up and see her some time.
  — David Fear, Rolling Stone, 28 June 2024
• Bravo Last year, Dirty John took over the world as the true crime podcast du jour.
  — Danny Murphy, Marie Claire, 26 Nov. 2018
• When swing and big band was the music du jour, Glenn Miller and his orchestra were at the top of the heap.
  — Annie Alleman, Chicago Tribune, 22 May 2022
• Lace slip dresses have become a bit of a trend du jour.
  — Liana Satenstein, Vogue, 11 July 2022
• Katie Holmes's classic street style has set its sights on the pants trend du jour: low-rise jeans.
  — Chelsey Sanchez, Harper's BAZAAR, 30 Aug. 2022
• Okay, August Moon is the band du jour that Anne’s daughter’s friends like.
  — Emma Specter, Vogue, 3 May 2024
• Green has been the color du jour in the design world for the past few years, and that isn't changing any time soon.
  — Alyssa Longobucco, House Beautiful, 27 Feb. 2023
• Flooring: Both experts say that wide-plank white oak is the choice du jour.
  — Washington Post, 25 May 2021
• And a silver hued leaf that feels like velvet is the accent du jour.
  — Charisse Jones, USA TODAY, 10 May 2018
• Bombing -- and the threat of bombing -- had become the crime du jour in Portland that spring.
  — oregonlive, 1 Oct. 2020
• Bar Pigalle is also known for its Sunday brunch menu highlights croque madam, quiche du jour and French omelet.
  — Susan Selasky, Detroit Free Press, 12 July 2024

Last Updated: 26 Oct 2024