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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Recent Examples of du jour
Go For a Natural Flush The shades du jour are meant to be much more flattering on your own natural lip color tone, such as rose pinks, dusty mauves, and blurred berries.
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Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 6 Dec. 2025
Where album sales were the revenue engine du jour, the Dead made their living on live shows.
—Brian Halligan, Fortune, 25 Nov. 2025
Square-toe boots have ebbed and flowed in popularity over the years, but seem to be the look du jour this fall, at least according to Hollywood.
—Kelsey Stewart, Footwear News, 22 Nov. 2025
Jessica McCormack has proven herself the jeweler du jour among the celebrity set, from Zoë Kravitz and Dakota Johnson’s red carpet accessories to Zendaya’s engagement ring.
—Hannah Jackson, Vogue, 19 Nov. 2025
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You’d be surprised at how leveled-up your loungewear becomes under a fashionable trench coat, and how swapping your overworn, pilling sweatpants for equally comfortable track pants or satin trousers turns comfy wear into a statement.—
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Alo Yoga consistently delivers fashionable picks that are comfortable enough to wear all day, and my most recent matching set is no exception.—
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Though the movie is set in the Fifties, the music pulls heavily from the Eighties, both in Lopatin’s original score and in the pop-music cues, which feature needle drops from Tears for Fears, Alphaville, and Peter Gabriel.—
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But the grip Snoopy currently has on pop culture and the retail industry runs deeper than anniversary buzz.—
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The local brewery sponsored last fall’s Chamber of Commerce Oktoberfest Home Brew Competition, and the top team was invited to Grains and Taps to brew a large batch of their most popular beer.—
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Fast forward to 2026, and Carhartt has become a popular option for any outdoor enthusiast due to the durability and technology woven into its clothing.—
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Head to Amazon now to shop even more petite-friendly comfy pants, and keep scrolling to check out the rest of my favorite picks.—
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Shop more of my favorite winter styles from Amazon, below.—
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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.—
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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.—
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Unitree confirmed that the G1 is designed as a compact, foldable humanoid focused on affordability and scalability, while the larger H2 targets industrial applications.—
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In Europe, where Panattoni has operated for around 20 years, the platform spans 15 countries through 36 offices and has been the region's largest developer for eight consecutive years.—
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“Du jour.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/du%20jour. Accessed 12 Jan. 2026.
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