haute

adjective

variants also haut
Definition of hautenext
as in chic

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Recent Examples of haute Not that Frankel wasn’t on board for a sequel to the haute-couture comedy in theory — the 2006 film made $326 million at the box office, after all — but all the stars had to align for another movie to make sense, beginning with the return of Meryl Streep as Miranda. — Angelique Jackson, Variety, 8 May 2026 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 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
  • The Afro-chic, three-bedroom private villa Elela is like having your very own safari camp, fully equipped with staff, a private game vehicle, and even a dedicated watering hole for prime wildlife viewing.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 5 Nov. 2026
  • The hotel is located at the very heart of Cap Ferret, within walking distance of the beach, restaurants, and boutiques, including the uber-chic Konanki.
    — Kasia Dietz, Travel + Leisure, 5 Nov. 2026
Definition of chic
Adjective
  • Just north of San Francisco, the ritzy Belvedere Island is part of Marin County.
    — Tori Latham, Robb Report, 8 Oct. 2026
  • The latter includes classic favorites and seasonal drops of flavors like peppermint bark and ritzy toffee.
    — Katelyn Umholtz, Kansas City Star, 5 Oct. 2026
Definition of ritzy
Adjective
  • Headscarves are less conspicuous among women in these fashionable neighborhoods, despite compulsory hijab rules introduced after the revolution established clerical rule.
    — CBS News, CBS News, 2 Nov. 2026
  • Known for their 100% cashmere pieces, Guest in Residence ensures fashionable clothing can also be comfortable.
    — Erin Wisti, Footwear News, 31 Oct. 2026
Definition of fashionable
Adjective
  • The neighborhood Karen remains Nairobi's most desirable suburb, a mix of posh residential properties, schools, embassies, country clubs, and golf courses.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 Nov. 2026
  • So far, so standard espionage drama stuff — albeit executed with above-average style, from Sam and Helen’s enviable collection of fall outerwear to cool action sequences that have fun with the layout of a posh gallery or a Downton-esque manor.
    — Angie Han, HollywoodReporter, 5 Nov. 2026
Definition of posh
Adjective
  • The malls in Qatar were (and perhaps still are) scented with bukhoor, a type of incense made from the luxe ingredient.
    — Tamim Alnuweiri, InStyle, 7 Nov. 2026
  • Our luxe stocking stuffer picks include sparkly earrings from AURATE, a Tory Burch watch and Jo Malone London cologne.
    — Claire Peltier, ABC News, 4 Nov. 2026
Definition of luxe
Adjective
  • Make a version of one of Bon Appétit’s swankiest yet simplest party tricks—marinated salami and almonds—with Trader Joe’s standbys.
    — Alex Beggs, Bon Appetit Magazine, 5 Nov. 2026
  • Swap the cocktails for electrolytes, the swanky clothes for athleisure and the nightclubs for sunny public parks.
    — Alex Harring,Brandon Gomez, CNBC, 30 Oct. 2026
Definition of swank
Adjective
  • Red lacquered doors open to 6,000 square feet of stylish interiors, with eight bedrooms and six full bathrooms spread throughout.
    — Demetrius Simms for Robb Report, ARTnews.com, 6 Nov. 2026
  • The book’s opening scene takes place in a late afternoon in the year 2000 on a cafe terrasse in Paris’s stylish rue Blanche.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 6 Nov. 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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