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as in now
keenly aware of and responsive to the latest developments especially in fashion and entertainment
au courant filmgoers have dismissed Hollywood's latest effects-laden actioner as so last year
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as in fashionable
being in the latest or current fashion
glossy magazines full of reed-thin models in au courant outfits
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as in acquainted
having information especially as a result of study or experience
doctors try to stay au courant with the latest advances in medicine
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Recent Examples of au courant
The studious young aimed to be au courant—not to change reality or even understand it, but to win college debates and take competitive exams for public sector jobs.
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Anjum Hasan, The New York Review of Books, 28 Dec. 2023
Its stature grows even more formidable thanks to the aforementioned Ed Stasium remix, which expunges the au courant digital reverb of the mid-’80s to reveal the Replacements’ thumping rock’n’roll heart like never before.
—Jonathan Cohen, Spin, 21 Sep. 2023
This time, the villain is the very au courant artificial intelligence, here called the Entity.
—Manohla Dargis, New York Times, 11 July 2023
Sunday was Mother’s Day in America, and the internet was awash in throwback photos of vintage moms, as well as tributes to moms that are more au courant.
—Celeb Mothers Mothered, Vulture, 14 May 2023
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Anjum Hasan, The New York Review of Books, 28 Dec. 2023
Its stature grows even more formidable thanks to the aforementioned Ed Stasium remix, which expunges the au courant digital reverb of the mid-’80s to reveal the Replacements’ thumping rock’n’roll heart like never before.
—Jonathan Cohen, Spin, 21 Sep. 2023
This time, the villain is the very au courant artificial intelligence, here called the Entity.
—Manohla Dargis, New York Times, 11 July 2023
Sunday was Mother’s Day in America, and the internet was awash in throwback photos of vintage moms, as well as tributes to moms that are more au courant.
—Celeb Mothers Mothered, Vulture, 14 May 2023
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When the former best friends and lovers went through a divorce two years later in 2011, the debtor partially revoked the WPT to be able to pay his divorce obligations to his now ex-wife.Jay Adkisson, Forbes, 26 Oct. 2024
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Robert De Niro was rumored to have made similar comments back in 2017 to his now ex-wife Grace Hightower.Samantha Bergeson, IndieWire, 16 Oct. 2024
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New Balance has had a dramatic shift in image, from being famously seen as uncool to becoming very fashionable in recent years.Ayesha Javed, TIME, 3 Nov. 2024
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Juicy Couture winter jacket: $39.99 This beautiful Juicy Couture winter jacket can keep your child warm and fashionable on the playground.Nora Colomer, Fox News, 2 Nov. 2024
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The panel, which also included David Cochran, a representative from the aquarium, discussed the film as well as how local organizations and communities can not only become more acquainted with the issues surrounding fisherman and local waterways, but how to play a role in effecting change.Kristin L. Wolfe, Forbes, 31 Oct. 2024
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The two actors first became acquainted while performing in the musical 110 in the Shade on Broadway in 2007.Christopher Barnard, Vogue, 3 Oct. 2024
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Smith said anywhere from 50,000 to 100,000 people could have been downtown at the time of the shooting, judging by views of the huge Halloween crowds.CBS News, CBS News, 1 Nov. 2024
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Constantin grew up in San Jose on the Los Gatos border and recalls time spent playing at Blossom Hill Park and being downtown with family.Isha Trivedi, The Mercury News, 17 Sep. 2024
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While the overarching trend for fall is still lowest maintenance possible, there's a bit more happening than your typical sunny blondes and balayage brunettes.Bella Cacciatore, Glamour, 2 Sep. 2020
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What was once a sleepy college town next to a railroad stop is now one of the most happening cities in the state of Texas.Craig Hlavaty, Houston Chronicle, 5 Apr. 2018
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Our mission is to provide clear, accessible journalism that empowers you to stay informed and engaged in shaping our world.Allie Volpe, Vox, 14 Nov. 2024
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The two results this year are among the first empirical tests to show that a debate between LLMs can work when it is judged by another, less informed model.Stephen Ornes, Quanta Magazine, 8 Nov. 2024
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It was seen as the hipper, edgier alternative to entrenched establishment clubs like Annabel’s and White’s.Gary Baum, The Hollywood Reporter, 6 Mar. 2024
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These looks feel decidedly cooler and hipper than your standard suit, which can often read too buttoned-up or formal for a more casual outing.Christian Allaire, Vogue, 2 Mar. 2023
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Meanwhile, the Sorel Women’s Ona 503 Hikers are undeniably stylish for shoppers looking to blend fashion and function, and the 50 percent off price tag certainly doesn’t hurt.Merrell Readman, Travel + Leisure, 5 Nov. 2024
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Rob’s direction is stylish; BoulderLight’s understanding of modern audiences is unmatched – and together the filmmakers are best in class.Andreas Wiseman, Deadline, 31 Oct. 2024
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“Au courant.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/au%20courant. Accessed 21 Nov. 2024.
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