high style

noun

: the newest style in fashion or design usually adopted by a limited number of people

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These cruisers live in high style at home and seek the same at sea. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 15 Apr. 2026 The upper echelons of their society, at least, seem to live in high style. — Bruce Dorminey, Forbes.com, 7 June 2025 The classic tan work boot was transformed into a thigh-high style with a close-fitting shaft featuring laces up to the top. — Jaden Thompson, Footwear News, 23 Dec. 2025 Spark’s love of high style surely rebelled against the austerity of Protestantism, both in worship and creed. — Judith Shulevitz, The Atlantic, 10 Aug. 2025 See All Example Sentences for high style

Word History

First Known Use

1933, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of high style was in 1933

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“High style.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/high%20style. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.

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