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Recent Examples of high street
That is well below the hundreds of billions customers deposit with major high street lenders such as Barclays and HSBC.
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Kai Nicol-Schwarz, CNBC, 11 Mar. 2026
In some cases, high-end brands also share the same manufacturing facilities as those on the high street.
—Kati Chitrakorn, CNN Money, 29 Dec. 2025
The French high street has suffered, with bankruptcies among low- and mid-tier legacy fashion brands such as Camaïeu, Naf Naf and Ikks, among others.
—Rhonda Richford, Footwear News, 19 Dec. 2025
Given denim’s global popularity, Hurley emphasized the importance of ensuring that wool denim is equally accessible across the market — from luxury fashion to the high street.
—Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 5 Dec. 2025
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Kai Nicol-Schwarz, CNBC, 11 Mar. 2026
In some cases, high-end brands also share the same manufacturing facilities as those on the high street.
—Kati Chitrakorn, CNN Money, 29 Dec. 2025
The French high street has suffered, with bankruptcies among low- and mid-tier legacy fashion brands such as Camaïeu, Naf Naf and Ikks, among others.
—Rhonda Richford, Footwear News, 19 Dec. 2025
Given denim’s global popularity, Hurley emphasized the importance of ensuring that wool denim is equally accessible across the market — from luxury fashion to the high street.
—Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 5 Dec. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for high street
Noun
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Think lower consumer spending, higher job losses, tighter credit, sometimes a steep decline in stocks and often a gloomy mood on Main Street and Wall Street.—
Jeanne Sahadi,
CNN Money,
20 May 2026
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Yet, this may be one place where Main Street looks to Washington DC for solutions to address food insecurity.—
Dawn Thilmany,
Forbes.com,
19 May 2026
Noun
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Accessed via a discreet entrance on the quieter side street Rue Einésy, the spa is all softness and seclusion, with low lighting and calm colors.—
Rhonda Richford,
Footwear News,
12 May 2026
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Its entrance is on the side street at 12th Street, a two-door entryway with little fanfare.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
7 May 2026
Noun
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Residents feared those small streets would become side roads for drivers looking to avoid traffic on Mallard Creek Road.—
Desiree Mathurin
April 23,
Charlotte Observer,
23 Apr. 2026
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There is no turning back, no compromise, no side road.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
19 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Thousands of miles of secondary roads are still paved this way today.—
Tim Carter,
Hartford Courant,
2 Aug. 2025
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Black ice is expected to form, especially on secondary roads and areas with runoff from melting snow.—
Tom Rogers,
Newsweek,
21 Feb. 2025
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“High street.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/high%20street. Accessed 25 May. 2026.
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