high-concept
adjective
high-con·cept
ˈhī-ˈkän-ˌsept 
: having or exploiting elements (such as fast action, glamour, or suspense) that appeal to a wide audience
high-concept movies
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The wrinkle is that Les has accidentally shrunk Lindy to six inches high, adding a high-concept twist to the relationship drama.
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Denise Petski, Deadline, 5 Feb. 2026
The Patient is the sort of high-concept thriller that would’ve been completely at home on HBO, Showtime, or any other pay-cable channel back in the day.
—Declan Gallagher, Entertainment Weekly, 31 Jan. 2026
On the music video front, El Conejo Malo took a deliberate approach, unveiling high-concept pieces for over half the album’s tracks, each with its own distinct style and message.
—Isabela Raygoza, Billboard, 30 Jan. 2026
Especially from Sarah Gailey, whose high-concept SFF works feature clone wives, sentient (and sexy) parasites, and magic school noir—now, delving into the darkness of self-improvement communities.
—Literary Hub, 2 Jan. 2026
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Denise Petski, Deadline, 5 Feb. 2026
The Patient is the sort of high-concept thriller that would’ve been completely at home on HBO, Showtime, or any other pay-cable channel back in the day.
—Declan Gallagher, Entertainment Weekly, 31 Jan. 2026
On the music video front, El Conejo Malo took a deliberate approach, unveiling high-concept pieces for over half the album’s tracks, each with its own distinct style and message.
—Isabela Raygoza, Billboard, 30 Jan. 2026
Especially from Sarah Gailey, whose high-concept SFF works feature clone wives, sentient (and sexy) parasites, and magic school noir—now, delving into the darkness of self-improvement communities.
—Literary Hub, 2 Jan. 2026
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“High-concept.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/high-concept. Accessed 10 Feb. 2026.
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