haute

adjective

variants also haut
Definition of hautenext
as in chic

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Recent Examples of haute Dinners take place in traditional nomad tents around the communal fire pit, and range from steaming hot pots with yak meat, mushrooms and tofu to haute-Tibetan tasting menus with wild vegetables in corn foam, tsampa grissini, and lamb shoulder with yak yogurt glaze and salsa verde. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 25 Apr. 2026 Columbus Circle has haute-Caribbean superstar Tatiana and legitimately kooky Bad Roman. — Wilder Davies, Bon Appetit Magazine, 14 Mar. 2026 When hunger calls, gather everyone together before heading to one of the stylish onboard eateries, many of which are complimentary, such as the haute French restaurant, Normandie. — Lauren Dana Ellman, Travel + Leisure, 13 Jan. 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 See All Example Sentences for haute
Recent Examples of Synonyms for haute
  1. chic
  2. ritzy
  3. fashionable
  4. posh
  5. luxe
  6. swank
  7. stylish
  8. flossy
Adjective
  • Karlie Kloss looks super chic in different hues of blue on July 15 in New York City.
    — Brendan Le, PEOPLE, 16 July 2026
  • Rustic-chic one-bedroom mansions here span a shocking 5,000 square feet and come with a private spa and gym, a private butler, a private assistant, and a personal chef.
    — Katie Lockhart, Robb Report, 16 July 2026
Definition of chic
Adjective
  • Lounge at private Plage de Passable, a low-key alternative to the Riviera’s ritzy beach clubs, where dancing on the tables is practically a given.
    — Lane Nieset, Travel + Leisure, 11 July 2026
  • Pulitzer finalist Chang-rae Lee reinvents the coming-of-age novel, evoking Westchester County’s working-class neighborhoods and ritzier suburbs during the 1970s.
    — Hamilton Cain, Time, 7 July 2026
Definition of ritzy
Adjective
  • The key is finding pieces that are equal parts functional and fashionable—like Kylie Jenner’s all-black tank top and capri pants combination.
    — Kristina Rutkowski, Vogue, 19 July 2026
  • Norway’s star striker Erling Haaland, one of soccer’s most fashionable gents, showed off his namesake Breitling at a post-Cup reception in his home country.
    — Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 18 July 2026
Definition of fashionable
Adjective
  • New friends bring new drama; from the glitzy beaches of Palm Beach to the private dunes of the Hamptons, the ladies expand their exclusive social circle, bringing in new hijinks, posh parties, and so much more.
    — Armando Tinoco, Deadline, 16 July 2026
  • Victoria Beckham launched a very posh pop-up Wednesday evening at Bal Harbour Shops.
    — Madeleine Marr, Miami Herald, 9 July 2026
Definition of posh
Adjective
  • The Breakers Palm Beach Palm Beach, Florida Founded in 1896, The Breakers Palm Beach remains a go-to for a luxe beach vacation on Florida’s Atlantic coast.
    — Beth Luberecki, USA Today, 18 July 2026
  • Book a stay in one of Amilla’s unique Treetop Villas, and hover above the canopy in this super-luxe version of a treehouse.
    — Katie Lockhart, Robb Report, 16 July 2026
Definition of luxe
Adjective
  • Everyone from Ed Sheeran to NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell were spotted, as were several Kansas City Chiefs players, many of whom were captured loading into blacked out sprinter vans from a swanky hotel that media and some fans staked out.
    — Zoe Sottile, CNN Money, 4 July 2026
  • Tuba is currently having a resurgence in Colima, with the drink being sold by industrious street vendors and swanky mixologists alike.
    — Carlos De Loera, Los Angeles Times, 3 July 2026
Definition of swank
Adjective
  • Domaine du Ferret’s collection of lodges is a stylish take on the bay’s fishermen’s huts.
    — Lane Nieset, Travel + Leisure, 19 July 2026
  • Known for its warm welcome and customer service, the store is a beloved destination for those seeking unique and stylish items for their homes.
    — Korrin Bishop, Southern Living, 18 July 2026
Definition of stylish
Adjective
  • 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
  • The Martindale’s chain flourished in Century City, Santa Monica, the Wilshire District and in Beverly Hills, where its clientele was so flossy that the store carried Paris Match and an Arabian-horse magazine.
    — Patt Morrison, Los Angeles Times, 14 Nov. 2023
Definition of flossy

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