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also haut
as in chic
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Recent Examples of haute
Jet, a flat-black, opaque gemstone derived from wood that has experienced extreme compression over millions of years, was the haute stone throughout the Victorian era, a time when fashion and jewelry deftly signaled a person’s social status, financial wealth and even emotional state.
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Emili Vesilind, CNN, 17 Sep. 2024
Mason’s Retreat is the name of this farm and ancestral seat, tumbledown in haute WASP fashion, a place of brackish marsh air, oyster shells, and drawers jammed with mismatched cutlery.
—Chloe Schama, Vogue, 18 July 2024
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Bombs and the Bikini Atoll
The haute beachwear known as the bikini was named after a string of islands turned into a nuclear wasteland by atomic bomb testing.
—JSTOR Daily, 24 June 2024
The brand’s signature scarf prints and fringe were still there, but the overall effect was more haute night crawler than equestrian, down to the leather paperboy caps.
—Vanessa Friedman, New York Times, 7 June 2024
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Emili Vesilind, CNN, 17 Sep. 2024
Mason’s Retreat is the name of this farm and ancestral seat, tumbledown in haute WASP fashion, a place of brackish marsh air, oyster shells, and drawers jammed with mismatched cutlery.
—Chloe Schama, Vogue, 18 July 2024
Check them out in the Street Arts Graphics Collection!
Shared Collections
Bombs and the Bikini Atoll
The haute beachwear known as the bikini was named after a string of islands turned into a nuclear wasteland by atomic bomb testing.
—JSTOR Daily, 24 June 2024
The brand’s signature scarf prints and fringe were still there, but the overall effect was more haute night crawler than equestrian, down to the leather paperboy caps.
—Vanessa Friedman, New York Times, 7 June 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for haute
Adjective
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Expect chic picks from all of the usual mainstays: The Row’s sleek Sofia bag with its crisp gold hardware and structured shape is tailor-made for the loyal minimalist.—
Christina Holevas,
Vogue,
5 Feb. 2025
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This chic mini wallet is crafted from premium Saffiano leather, known for its durability against scratches, stains, and daily wear.—
Taylor Jean Stephan,
People.com,
5 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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Prince William and Kate Middleton are taking the high road as Meghan Markle continues to make headlines in ritzy Montecito.—
Stephanie Nolasco,
Fox News,
21 Jan. 2025
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Where To Stay In Atlanta Buckhead, the ritzy neighborhood where Forbes Travel Guide Four-Star The St. Regis Atlanta sits, has gotten decidedly quieter over the past few years.—
DeMarco Williams,
Forbes,
20 Jan. 2025
Adjective
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Celebrities have taken it upon themselves to make the airport terminal more fashionable than ever.—
Genevieve Cepeda,
Travel + Leisure,
2 Feb. 2025
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This corduroy blazer is a fashionable yet functional option with a refined notched lapel and single-button silhouette.—
Clara McMahon,
People.com,
2 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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But finding that perfect chichi pullover can be a mission.—
Kelly Corbett,
House Beautiful,
9 Dec. 2019
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Revelers from across the country and abroad were parading through Berlin on Saturday from chichi Kurfuerstendamm street in the west to the city’s landmark Brandenburg Gate.—
Washington Post,
Washington Post,
27 July 2019
Adjective
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London’s Mayfair places a number of posh and historic residences on the map with ties to names like the Duke of Wellington and Prince Jefri Bolkiah of Brunei’s royal family.—
Demetrius Simms,
Robb Report,
31 Jan. 2025
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Undergoing treatment for drug addiction at the time, Winehouse delivered a bewitching performance via satellite from a London soundstage, which was made to look like a posh jazz nightclub.—
Patrick Ryan,
USA TODAY,
30 Jan. 2025
Adjective
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Just in time for New York Fashion Week, the brand is introducing its A-List collection, its most luxe assortment created with those pros in mind, to elevate at-home hair styling.—
Jackie Fields,
People.com,
1 Feb. 2025
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Take, for instance, Rick Caruso’s luxe shopping mall in Pacific Palisades.—
Jason McGahan,
The Hollywood Reporter,
30 Jan. 2025
Adjective
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Surf Tends To Come With Turf Daniel’s Steakhouse, in Fort Lauderdale, part of the Gioia Hospitality Group, is a swank yet rowdy destination.—
Liza B. Zimmerman,
Forbes,
28 Dec. 2024
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Casona Roma Norte is a swank new hotel with paneled walls and a lobby filled with curved couches, set in a pink mansion.—
Mary Holland,
AFAR Media,
11 Dec. 2024
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Over the holidays, all of Victoria and David's children celebrated Christmas together and everyone snapped tons of stylish photos to prove it.—
Michelle Lee,
People.com,
1 Feb. 2025
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This stylish Kendra Scott bracelet makes a statement with its small heart and stretches to accommodate many wrist sizes.—
Jené Luciani Sena,
Fox News,
1 Feb. 2025
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“Haute.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/haute. Accessed 9 Feb. 2025.
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