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also haut
as in chic
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Betsy Andrews,
Travel + Leisure,
17 Nov. 2025
See All Example Sentences for haute
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
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This butter-yellow tunic feels cheerful, airy, and incredibly chic for summer.
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It’s made from high-quality, realistic-looking plastic that adds chic curb appeal to your front door.
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The private members’ club, founded in 1922 by one of Queen Victoria’s daughters, has witnessed a great deal of history in London’s ritzy Chelsea district.
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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.
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While their light blue wash and structured, straight-leg cut mimic the actress’s pair, their double-button waistband and trendy welt-front pockets add a fashionable touch.
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Our goal has never been to make the most fashionable jeans in America.
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And this Acelitt blouse got the job done with its posh off-the-shoulder design, dainty stripes, and waist-cinching side ruching.
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Is this the same guy who Real Madrid fans think is too posh to press, too egotistical to work for his team-mates, too distracted by fame to bleed for the shirt?
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Plus, find rare discounts on luxe brands like Marc Jacobs, Staud, Tory Burch, Ciao Lucia, Liffner—the list goes on.
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Don’t forget to check out the designer sale for up to 60% off luxe pieces.
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There’s no swanky reception desk, no concierge in pristine uniform, no formalities at all in fact.
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The feature was announced on Monday morning during Cannes Lions aboard Amazon’s swanky yacht.
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The stylish silhouette instantly dresses up everything from jeans and trousers to flowy dresses, while the supportive sole makes the shoes easy to wear for hours at a time.
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Only Prime members can save on this linen blouse, which features trendy three-quarter sleeves that are equally stylish and functional.
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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.
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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.
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“Haute.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/haute. Accessed 1 Jul. 2026.
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