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also haut
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Recent Examples of haute
Columbus Circle has haute-Caribbean superstar Tatiana and legitimately kooky Bad Roman.
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Wilder Davies, Bon Appetit Magazine, 14 Mar. 2026
The biggest celebrities in music and recording gathered at the Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles for the 68th annual Grammys, wearing loud and luxurious red-carpet looks that hit a haute high note—with some sure to earn a spot in the best Grammys outfits of all time.
—Kevin Huynh, InStyle, 1 Feb. 2026
Certainly, fashion, whether in its haute-couture form or in the standardized sizes of ready-to-wear clothing, frequently feels as if it’s designed for impossible bodies.
—Leslie Jamison, New Yorker, 22 Dec. 2025
This style of cooking—a haute-cuisine reimagining of traditional foods—is taking off in many of South America’s biggest cities, from Lima and Bogotá to Guayaquil.
—Betsy Andrews, Travel + Leisure, 17 Nov. 2025
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Wilder Davies, Bon Appetit Magazine, 14 Mar. 2026
The biggest celebrities in music and recording gathered at the Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles for the 68th annual Grammys, wearing loud and luxurious red-carpet looks that hit a haute high note—with some sure to earn a spot in the best Grammys outfits of all time.
—Kevin Huynh, InStyle, 1 Feb. 2026
Certainly, fashion, whether in its haute-couture form or in the standardized sizes of ready-to-wear clothing, frequently feels as if it’s designed for impossible bodies.
—Leslie Jamison, New Yorker, 22 Dec. 2025
This style of cooking—a haute-cuisine reimagining of traditional foods—is taking off in many of South America’s biggest cities, from Lima and Bogotá to Guayaquil.
—Betsy Andrews, Travel + Leisure, 17 Nov. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for haute
Adjective
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Practical, yet effortlessly chic this cotton and silk jacket has the sporty look of an anorak, but the materiality to work with dressy looks.—
Aemilia Madden,
Vogue,
18 June 2026
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Then check out this chic vest top, made from a lightweight cotton-linen blend material.—
Caroline Hughes,
Travel + Leisure,
17 June 2026
Adjective
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Less of a see-and-be-seen atmosphere than some of its ritzy neighbors on the French Riviera, the Art Deco icon is one where literary greats still gather in the summer to get away from it all—and hold court sipping cocktails around the piano at Bar Fitzgerald, an homage to the former resident.—
Lane Nieset,
Travel + Leisure,
13 June 2026
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And given the town’s ritzy reputation, shopping is world-class here.—
Chadner Navarro,
Condé Nast Traveler,
11 June 2026
Adjective
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This year’s Royal Ascot is officially underway in England, and the royal family's latest addition—Harriet Sperling—gave a fashionable nod to Kate Middleton with her light blue ensemble.—
Staff Author,
InStyle,
16 June 2026
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The costumes are more fantastical than grittily realistic as well, with a hip Steampunk vibe that’s more fashionable than purely Victorian.—
Christopher Arnott,
Hartford Courant,
16 June 2026
Adjective
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The posh staple offers the comfort of denim with a shin-skimming design that feels way breezier for warm weather.—
Nicol Natale,
PEOPLE,
10 June 2026
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The posh-boy profile alone is enough to invite eye rolls.—
Sam Birchall,
Fortune,
10 June 2026
Adjective
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On Tuesday, Levine Cava plans to ask commissioners to back her strategy to ask a judge to force a sale of the 10-acre fuel yard to Miami-Dade instead of allowing developers to build a condominium complex in one of the most luxe communities in the country.—
Douglas Hanks,
Miami Herald,
15 June 2026
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Room rates are generally in the $130-150 per night range between July 6 and 13 according to Expedia, though some hotels with rooms below $100 for budget travelers, or above $200 for those looking for a more luxe experience, are available.—
Zach Wichter,
USA Today,
14 June 2026
Adjective
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With a dedicated press corps covering the team, the Football Association provided a swanky workroom for reporters (including those in Kansas City).—
Pete Grathoff
June 14,
Kansas City Star,
15 June 2026
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Nearly every surface and appliance was curvilinear, hinting at Gaudí and also at swanky mid-century hotels and restaurants.—
Bruce Handy,
New Yorker,
15 June 2026
Adjective
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All the restaurants were bustling during my April stay with a mix of stylish locals and visitors, many from China’s megacities.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
12 June 2026
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In addition to slip-on clogs and sandals, Birkenstock also produces stylish and supportive sneakers like the Bend Low sneakers, which boast cork and polyurethane (PU) midsoles that deliver top-tier shock absorption.—
Sophie Dodd,
Travel + Leisure,
12 June 2026
Adjective
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The soup and the wine were good, though, and Ivor, the viola player, was small and shy, with a shock of flossy white hair.—
Tessa Hadley,
New Yorker,
25 Jan. 2026
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Though Eddie Murphy still hustles and puts people on, it’s become impossible to think of his street-smart Detroit cop, Axel Foley, as an outsider in America’s richest, flossiest community.—
David Denby,
Vulture,
3 July 2024
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“Haute.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/haute. Accessed 19 Jun. 2026.
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