de rigueur
Americanadjective
adjective
Etymology
Origin of de rigueur
First recorded in 1825–35; from French: “of rigor”; see de ( def. ), rigor ( def. )
Example Sentences
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Savory cocktails have become de rigueur in recent years, and if we’re willing to sip olive or oyster brine, why not try some broth in your drink?
From Slate ● Aug. 10, 2026
Outfit changes and groomsman photo-ops are de rigueur for some, while others express their newly empowered groom voices through the deployment of personal themes.
From The Wall Street Journal ● May 19, 2026
At the end of “Missa Solemnis,” the reaction was a respectful standing ovation, unlike the de rigueur rapturous reception he always earns with Beethoven.
From Los Angeles Times ● Feb. 24, 2026
Taking photos of people in public and posting them online has become de rigueur behavior.
From Salon ● Jul. 1, 2025
Though self-aggrandizement was de rigueur among the generalissimos of the time, he remained ever cautious.
From "Circumference" by Nicholas Nicastro
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