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DE RIGUEUR Synonyms

There are 10 synonyms of the phrase de rigueur. (exact relations)
There are 4 hypernyms of the phrase de rigueur. (close relations)

Best Alternative Words for DE RIGUEUR

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conventional
adjectiveadj
adjective

• following accepted customs and proprieties

• (weapons) using energy for propulsion or destruction that is not nuclear energy

• unimaginative and conformist

adjective satellite

• conforming with accepted standards

• represented in simplified or symbolic form

• in accord with or being a tradition or practice accepted from the past

• rigidly formal or bound by convention

customary
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

• in accordance with convention or custom

• commonly used or practiced; usual

expected
adjectiveadj
adjective

• considered likely or probable to happen or arrive

indispensable
adjectiveadj
adjective

• not to be dispensed with; essential

adjective satellite

• absolutely necessary; vitally necessary

• unavoidable

necessary
adverb, adjectiveadv, adj
adjective

• absolutely essential

noun

• anything indispensable

adjective satellite

• unavoidably determined by prior circumstances

normal
noun, adjectiven, adj
adjective

• conforming with or constituting a norm or standard or level or type or social norm; not abnormal

• in accordance with scientific laws

• being approximately average or within certain limits in e.g. intelligence and development

noun

• something regarded as a normative example

adjective satellite

• forming a right angle

obligatory
adjectiveadj
adjective

• morally or legally constraining or binding

adjective satellite

• required by obligation or compulsion or convention

required
verb, adjectivev, adj
adjective satellite

• necessary for relief or supply

• required by rule

standard
adverb, noun, adjectiveadv, n, adj
adjective

• conforming to or constituting a standard of measurement or value; or of the usual or regularized or accepted kind

• established or well-known or widely recognized as a model of authority or excellence

• conforming to the established language usage of educated native speakers

noun

• a basis for comparison; a reference point against which other things can be evaluated

• the ideal in terms of which something can be judged

• a board measure = 1980 board feet

• the value behind the money in a monetary system

• an upright pole or beam (especially one used as a support)

• any distinctive flag

adjective satellite

• commonly used or supplied

• regularly and widely used or sold

traditional
adjectiveadj
adjective

• consisting of or derived from tradition

adjective satellite

• pertaining to time-honored orthodox doctrines

Best Hypernyms For DE RIGUEUR

Here is a list of related hypernyms for de rigueur, these are close relations that fall within the same topic. Most relevant words are highlighted and in order.
Words (4)
essential necessity prerequisite requirement

Alternatives for CONVENTIONAL

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