du jour

Example Sentences

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Lunching with some of the hotshots—being a newbie I was by no means a fully-fledged member—I was fascinated, indeed, almost overwhelmed, by the story du jour: American Raceways.

From Barron's • Dec. 31, 2025

Everywhere you look, there’s a fruity martini — the cocktail du jour that somehow feels retro, modern, ironic, sincere, and always photo-ready.

From Salon • Nov. 30, 2025

The advance was led by the theme du jour, artificial intelligence, plus many unproven, unprofitable companies.

From The Wall Street Journal • Nov. 17, 2025

But let’s begin with the constitutional crisis du jour!

From Slate • Mar. 22, 2025

I sat down and asked the waiter what the plat du jour was.

From "A Farewell To Arms" by Ernest Hemingway