RECHERCHÉ Synonyms: 81 Similar and Opposite Words

recherché

adjective

rə-ˌsher-ˈshā

Definition of recherché

as in elegant

having qualities that appeal to a refined taste a high-end restaurant with a particularly recherché selection of wines

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Adjective

Her presence helps define the smart way Little Fish positions itself along the borderlines of casual and fancy, quirky and elegant.

— Bill Addison, Los Angeles Times, 9 July 2026
These elegant, loose-fitting pull-on pants sit high on the waist, creating a leg-lengthening effect.

— Caroline Hughes, Travel + Leisure, 8 July 2026

Definition of elegant

Adjective

France came into the game having scored fourteen goals across the tournament, several of them exquisite demonstrations of the team’s style and vitality.

— Louisa Thomas, New Yorker, 10 July 2026
From the central open-air firepit of the Great Porch, to the playful tile spewed throughout various common spaces and the 65 cabins and cottages, the design of Wildflower is exquisite.

— Jess Feldman, Travel + Leisure, 10 July 2026

Definition of exquisite

Adjective

It’s frequented by rare and endangered animals such as melonhead whales, Hawaiian monk seals, and hawksbill and green sea turtles.

— Susanne Rust, Los Angeles Times, 9 July 2026
Some also face rarer conditions that affect not only nighttime sleep but also the ability to stay awake and alert during the day.

— Daryl Austin, USA Today, 8 July 2026

Definition of rare

Adjective

Enjoy benefits like skipping the counter at select locations, adding an additional driver at no additional cost*, and vehicle upgrades**.

— Jason Stauffer, CNBC, 6 July 2026
Available for purchase now on Disneyland’s website, the 1-day, 1-park Disneyland Resort Evening Ticket is valid for select nights at either Disneyland Park or Disney California Adventure Park.

— Carly Caramanna, Travel + Leisure, 6 July 2026

Definition of select

Adjective

The 40-year-old goalkeeper, who only turned professional aged 25, helped Cape Verde hold the European champions to a goalless draw with a string of fine saves.

— Tom Burrows, New York Times, 12 July 2026
This is common when the sensor gets a coating of fine dust on it.

— Tim Carter, Hartford Courant, 11 July 2026

Definition of fine

Adjective

Fruity nail decals are surprisingly customizable and come in dainty glass-like finishes, 3D masterpieces, and more.

— Daisy Maldonado, InStyle, 5 July 2026
The fluffy blooms on mimosa trees (Albizia julibrissin) look pretty in pink, but don’t be fooled by their dainty appearance.

— Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 2 July 2026

Definition of dainty

Adjective

While San Francisco’s bullpen is struggling, Rogers is in the midst of another excellent season after signing a three-year, $37 million deal to join the defending American League champions.

— Justice delos Santos, Mercury News, 7 July 2026
Guests can borrow, for no charge, one of four Mate e-bikes for spins around the park or beyond, say to Tanimachi nearby for local neighborhood vibes, including charming izakayas, gyoza shops, and excellent, one-woman restaurants such as Tachiaoi.

— Kathryn Romeyn, Travel + Leisure, 7 July 2026

Definition of excellent

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