de rigueur

[duh ri-gur, duh ree-gœr]

adjective

1. strictly required, as by etiquette, usage, or fashion.

de rigueur

/ də riɡœr, də rɪˈɡɜː /

adjective

1. required by etiquette or fashion

de rigueur

1. A French term meaning necessary according to convention: “Formal dress is de rigueur at weddings.”

Word History and Origins

Origin of de rigueur¹

First recorded in 1825–35; from French: “of rigor”; de ( def. ), rigor ( def. )

Word History and Origins

Origin of de rigueur¹

literally: of strictness

Example Sentences

Before psychotherapy was de rigueur, the 1970s hit “The Bob Newhart Show” was the first comedy series whose lead character was a shrink.

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Taking photos of people in public and posting them online has become de rigueur behavior.

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Supporting Mamdani became stylish – almost de rigueur – among certain segments of affluent New York.

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After every Emmys, it’s de rigueur to write about shows that were “snubbed.”

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To that end, it’s de rigueur for progressives to do a great deal of throat clearing before saying anything nice about it.

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• necessary 
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