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 of de rigueur
The Globes took some wind out of its sails, handing the film only a de rigueur Best Actor in a Drama nod for Colman Domingo.
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Jen Chaney, Vulture, 9 Dec. 2024
To the sound of a disco beat, yayo or perico, as the Latinos called it, became de rigueur at trendy nightclubs.
—T.j. English, People.com, 30 Nov. 2024
Photo : James Lipman, courtesy of Bentley Motors Limited
The distinctly Bentley interior features the de rigueur rotating dashboard panel and impeccable fit and finish.
—Jaclyn Trop, Robb Report, 27 Nov. 2024
But the book she which Schell never explains is not the usual ghostwritten memoir of a Hollywood star that was and remains de rigueur.
—Mark Peikert, IndieWire, 25 Nov. 2024
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Jen Chaney, Vulture, 9 Dec. 2024
To the sound of a disco beat, yayo or perico, as the Latinos called it, became de rigueur at trendy nightclubs.
—T.j. English, People.com, 30 Nov. 2024
Photo : James Lipman, courtesy of Bentley Motors Limited
The distinctly Bentley interior features the de rigueur rotating dashboard panel and impeccable fit and finish.
—Jaclyn Trop, Robb Report, 27 Nov. 2024
But the book she which Schell never explains is not the usual ghostwritten memoir of a Hollywood star that was and remains de rigueur.
—Mark Peikert, IndieWire, 25 Nov. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for de rigueur
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According to a Newsweek article, simple gestures like being polite to airline staff can significantly improve a travel experience.Michael Gfoeller And David H. Rundell, Newsweek, 15 Jan. 2025
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Ahead of Trump’s swearing-in at the U.S. Capitol on Jan. 20, he and Melania Trump are expected to be greeted at the White House by Joe and Jill Biden, who will then bring them inside for some tea or coffee and perhaps some polite conversation.Martha Ross, The Mercury News, 14 Jan. 2025
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Why would Schoen need to throw a Hail Mary when three wins is acceptable in New York?Pat Leonard, New York Daily News, 6 Jan. 2025
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He’s been as big a plus on defense as expected, and offensively, he’s delivered more than two assists for every turnover and hit an acceptable 35.6 percent from 3.Eric Koreen, The Athletic, 3 Jan. 2025
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The rapper then expressed his willingness to be compliant with rules and regulations, a reference to his attempt to maintain a respectable image in the eyes of his fans and the public at large.Preezy Brown, VIBE.com, 9 Jan. 2025
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With 58,000 miles on the clock, this CTS-V wagon sold for a respectable $62,000.Christian Gilbertsen, Robb Report, 8 Jan. 2025
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The Nintendo Switch Lite was a great way to play Switch games on a smaller device, and the Nintendo Switch OLED added a beautiful display and a handful of other nice upgrades.Jay Peters, The Verge, 16 Jan. 2025
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The engagement is certainly a nice break from the recent drama in Pats land - after New England’s season finale, the team fired first-year head coach Jerod Mayo, a move that has been heavily criticized by ex-Patriots.Ryan Morik, Fox News, 16 Jan. 2025
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There is no region where only A and C overlap that doesn’t also include another region, and likewise for B and D. A proper Venn diagram depicts every combination of intersections.Jack Murtagh, Scientific American, 14 Jan. 2025
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Sponsor is not responsible for the availability or proper functioning of any hotel feature or amenity and no credit or compensation will be awarded by Sponsor with respect thereto.USA TODAY, USA TODAY, 14 Jan. 2025
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This side hustle is beneficial in so many ways, not only in benefiting the organization if your pick is selected, but in reducing unemployment, which is such a satisfactory feeling.Rachel Wells, Forbes, 14 Jan. 2025
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The facility received satisfactory marks during its annual audit, according to the sheriff’s office.Clifford Ward, Chicago Tribune, 3 Jan. 2025
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If your submission is correct, the terms will flash in the category color and will be removed from the board.Billie Schwab Dunn, Newsweek, 7 Jan. 2025
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But staying invested, in equity markets was correct.Erik Sherman, Forbes, 6 Jan. 2025
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“De rigueur.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/de%20rigueur. Accessed 22 Jan. 2025.
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