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also haut
as in chic
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Recent Examples of haute
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.
—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
There’s never a wrong time to visit Monaco, but this season, things are hotter than ever thanks to an influx of haute new happenings freshening up this iconic stretch of the French Riviera.
—Lane Nieset, Forbes.com, 15 Aug. 2025
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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.
—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
There’s never a wrong time to visit Monaco, but this season, things are hotter than ever thanks to an influx of haute new happenings freshening up this iconic stretch of the French Riviera.
—Lane Nieset, Forbes.com, 15 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for haute
Adjective
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Kerry Washington makes a chic appearance in a long wavy locks and a camel skirt co-ord at the screening and Q&A for Django Unchained in Los Angeles on May 29.—
People Staff,
PEOPLE,
3 June 2026
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The pants offer an effortlessly chic, fashion-forward silhouette that looks equally at home on a tropical beach or a rooftop terrace.—
Robin Raven,
Travel + Leisure,
3 June 2026
Adjective
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Art Basel’s flagship fair in June is now all that stands between the art world elite and a summer in the Hamptons, Mallorca, and other ritzy destinations.—
Daniel Cassady,
ARTnews.com,
27 May 2026
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The conference didn’t exactly hide the message at the ritzy resort in Rancho Palos Verdes.—
Mike Bianchi,
The Orlando Sentinel,
23 May 2026
Adjective
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Chanel hosted a fashionable crowd Monday night in New York for its 19th annual Tribeca Festival artists dinner with plenty of reasons to raise a glass.—
Chris Gardner,
HollywoodReporter,
9 June 2026
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This lightweight hat will protect you from UV rays while making a chic, fashionable statement.—
Caroline Hughes,
Travel + Leisure,
7 June 2026
Adjective
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The structure can range from settees or high-back silhouettes with a perch for a little tête-à-tête, posh bouclé love seats, structural chaise lounges (just ask Emma Chamberlain), and mini sofas that double as sleepers.—
Yelena Moroz Alpert,
Architectural Digest,
4 June 2026
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If your sneaker collection could use a refresh, find more posh pairs at Amazon below.—
Nicol Natale,
PEOPLE,
2 June 2026
Adjective
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There’s plenty to see and do on this one street—stop by Colonial Park Cemetery, established in 1750; the Juliet Gordon Low Birthplace Museum, honoring the founder of the Girl Scouts; then grab a bite at Marbled & Fin, where luxe appetizers and aged steaks reign supreme.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
9 June 2026
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Give your lunch box a luxe upgrade.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
6 June 2026
Adjective
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Though not quite as swanky as nearby Newport, Watch Hill residents spent summer days golfing and yachting, and summer nights attending each other’s black-tie dinners.—
Rosemary Counter,
Vanity Fair,
8 June 2026
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Amenities include a dedicated wellness area and a swanky infinity pool, while the dining program focuses on local wines and fresh produce grown on its sustainable organic farm.—
Stacey Leasca,
Travel + Leisure,
7 June 2026
Adjective
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Round it out with a stylish Béis belt bag to keep airport essentials close at hand, leaving you no excuse to hold up security, knowing the coveted carry is just under $30.—
Julia Morlino,
Travel + Leisure,
29 May 2026
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Zaya Wade is one stylish teenager!—
Alexandra Schonfeld,
PEOPLE,
29 May 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 10 Jun. 2026.
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