| Word | De riguer |
|---|---|
| Meaning | required by etiquette or current fashion |
| Example 1 | If you want to be a clown, a big red nose is de riguer. |
| Example 2 | Although many people think it is wrong, have a tiny frame is de riguer if you wish to be a model. |
| Example 3 | It is de riguer to send a thank you note after sending a gift if you do not wish to be seen as rude. |
| Example 4 | Because she is new to the office, the secretary didn’t realize that dressing up on Mondays is de riguer. |
| Example 5 | Big hair and lots of makeup were de riguer during the 1980s but considered tacky today. |
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