as in fashionable
enjoying widespread favor or approval
that year the yellow tie was the fashion accessory du jour for ambitious male executives
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Leopard print is back in the conversation—especially leopard jeans, which are the trend du jour.
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Jamie Ballard, Glamour, 13 Sep. 2024
With an Instagram-friendly aesthetic—bright-yellow jewelry pouches, neon signage—the brand is vying to become the Claire’s du jour, but for a slightly older clientele.
—The New Yorker, 13 Sep. 2024
Sit outside at lunchtime and order the three-course menu du jour.
—Rosecrans Baldwin, Travel + Leisure, 7 Sep. 2024
While the tradition of a hope chest has its roots thousands of years ago, cedar became the material du jour thanks to its insect-repelling qualities.
—Heather Bien, Southern Living, 6 Sep. 2024
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Jamie Ballard, Glamour, 13 Sep. 2024
With an Instagram-friendly aesthetic—bright-yellow jewelry pouches, neon signage—the brand is vying to become the Claire’s du jour, but for a slightly older clientele.
—The New Yorker, 13 Sep. 2024
Sit outside at lunchtime and order the three-course menu du jour.
—Rosecrans Baldwin, Travel + Leisure, 7 Sep. 2024
While the tradition of a hope chest has its roots thousands of years ago, cedar became the material du jour thanks to its insect-repelling qualities.
—Heather Bien, Southern Living, 6 Sep. 2024
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Practical and fashionable, this barn jacket has been dubbed as shoppers' favorite transitional piece.Kelsey Glennon, Travel + Leisure, 26 Oct. 2024
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Jeans are the primary option for bottoms, though if time allows a wide-legged, wide-wale corduroy pant would work both for the costume and be a fashionable option for the remainder of the fall.James Powel, USA TODAY, 25 Oct. 2024
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In the season 2 premiere of Elsbeth, the CBS police procedural dramedy's main characters appeared to poke fun at the pop star's June DWI arrest in the Hamptons.Daniela Avila, People.com, 22 Oct. 2024
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The big picture: The pop star's concerts are fueling an entire Taylor Swift economy — as fans spend big on travel, lodging, food, fashion and makeup to attend the shows.Troy Smith, Axios, 22 Oct. 2024
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The Supreme Court ruled that the popular name of the amendment, ‘The Arkansas Medical Marijuana Amendment of 2024’, and its ballot title were misleading and refused to grant the petitioners’ request to count votes.Dario Sabaghi, Forbes, 22 Oct. 2024
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The collection, which will launch on Oct. 29, will include some of the brand’s most popular men’s and women’s products including the Scuba Hoodie, Define Jacket, Align Pant, Steady State Crew, Metal Vent Tee and Everywhere Belt Bag embellished with team logos.Jean E. Palmieri, WWD, 22 Oct. 2024
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Our favorite costumes from Hari Nef, Benito Skinner, and more.Samantha Allen, Them, 29 Oct. 2024
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Sign up for Entertainment Weekly's free daily newsletter to get breaking TV news, exclusive first looks, recaps, reviews, interviews with your favorite stars, and more.EW.com, EW.com, 29 Oct. 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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Southland Prep celebrates at ‘All-In’ college rally Southland College Prep Charter High School in Richton Park recently celebrated for the tenth consecutive year that all members of its senior class have been accepted to college.Paul Eisenberg, Chicago Tribune, 5 May 2023
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But on their in-state routes, Alaska Air is the only option.Scott McMurren, Anchorage Daily News, 28 Jan. 2023
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Grab this style in a 5 by 7 foot rug or choose between smaller or larger sizes also on sale now.Maggie Horton, People.com, 31 Oct. 2024
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Zoom out: Minnesota's population of kids in that age range is slightly larger than the national average of 12.5%.Alex Fitzpatrick, Axios, 31 Oct. 2024
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