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.
• And a silver hued leaf that feels like velvet is the accent du jour.
  — Charisse Jones, USA TODAY, 10 May 2018
• Hinch's late-game, matchup-centric bullpen usage is the topic du jour.
  — Chandler Rome, Houston Chronicle, 14 Apr. 2018
• Now Teree is getting ready, once again, to blend his business acumen with the web’s hottest trend du jour.
  — Robert Hackett, Fortune, 22 May 2018
• Phoebe Waller-Bridge brings some salty line readings to her performance as the droid du jour.
  — Justin Chang, latimes.com, 16 May 2018
• Figg said, adding that the house is wired with Sonos speakers to broadcast the tunes du jour to anyone within earshot.
  — Lisa Van Loo, azcentral, 3 May 2018
• Sheer, weightless makeup and skin care is the trend du jour, but not all formulas are created equal.
  — refinery29.com, 19 Mar. 2018
• Her sound is a throwback to a time that existed not so long ago, when dirty, bluesy guitars and a rhythm section paired with clever lyrics was the sound du jour.
  — Mike Ayers, Time, 17 May 2018
• The renovation will also add a terrace on the roof, the amenity du jour in New York.
  — Jane Margolies, New York Times, 20 Mar. 2018
• Yes, the same sneakers your Dad wears to run errands, wash the car, and mow the front lawn are officially the runway trend du jour.
  — Avery Matera, Teen Vogue, 8 Mar. 2018
• In the world of nutrition, the ketogenic diet is enjoying its moment as diet du jour.
  — Daniel Schultz, Ms, SELF, 16 Apr. 2018
• Designed by architect du jour Gil Hanse (who did the Rio Olympic venue), this secluded track is beloved for its natural links style.
  — Michael Williams, GQ, 2 Apr. 2018
• El Gallo Altanero opened just this February and has already established itself as the bartender haunt du jour.
  — Natalie B. Compton, GQ, 21 May 2018
• Season 3 begins on Sunday, with Ash reveling in his status as the hero du jour of Elk Grove and serving as the proprietor of a hardware store.
  — Andrew R. Chow, New York Times, 25 Feb. 2018
• 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
• 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: 2 Oct 2024