Definition of De riguer

required by etiquette or current fashion

Examples of De riguer in a sentence

If you want to be a clown, a big red nose is de riguer.  🔊

Although many people think it is wrong, have a tiny frame is de riguer if you wish to be a model.  🔊

It is de riguer to send a thank you note after sending a gift if you do not wish to be seen as rude.  🔊

Because she is new to the office, the secretary didn’t realize that dressing up on Mondays is de riguer.  🔊

Big hair and lots of makeup were de riguer during the 1980s but considered tacky today.  🔊

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