DE RIGUEUR Synonyms: 63 Similar and Opposite Words

de rigueur

adjective

də-(ˌ)rē-ˈgər

as in polite

following the established traditions of refined society and good taste though he was wearing a dinner jacket and a black bow tie, his jeans and tennis shoes were hardly de rigueur

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Recent Examples on the Web In recent years, as the popularity of FKT attempts have grown, corporate sponsorships and larger support crews on trail have become de rigueur. —

Grayson Haver Currin, Outside Online, 22 Sep. 2024 Photo : Courtesy of Lange Uhren GmbH ‘A. Lange & Söhne: Great Timepieces From Saxony’ by Reinhard Meis (2012) To know Rolex, Patek Philippe, and Cartier is de rigueur in serious watch circles. —

Paige Reddinger, Robb Report, 11 Aug. 2024 One Health is de rigueur in contemporary public health contexts. —

Jonathan Safran Foer, Vox, 7 Aug. 2024 Summer swimwear has come a long way since itty-bitty string bikinis were de rigueur for the beach and by the pool. —

Amanda Randone, refinery29.com, 31 May 2024 See all Example Sentences for de rigueur

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