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Recent Examples of haute
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
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
The style Rihanna wore retails for $100 and is available in an array of colors from haute coffee, royal blue and more, as well as the original red and black colorways.
—Karla Rodriguez, Footwear News, 8 Aug. 2025
In the summers, the garden becomes a haute hub of social activity, thanks to the hotel’s superb cocktail program.
—Elise Taylor, Vogue, 8 Apr. 2025
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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
The style Rihanna wore retails for $100 and is available in an array of colors from haute coffee, royal blue and more, as well as the original red and black colorways.
—Karla Rodriguez, Footwear News, 8 Aug. 2025
In the summers, the garden becomes a haute hub of social activity, thanks to the hotel’s superb cocktail program.
—Elise Taylor, Vogue, 8 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for haute
Adjective
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This chic space by Brana Designs features primarily white furnishings with pops of black to provide contrast and drama.—
Cori Sears,
The Spruce,
29 Apr. 2026
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The chicest outfits still complement the most outrageous of clichés.—
David Fear,
Rolling Stone,
29 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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The Hilton, in a ritzy Washington neighborhood, has long hosted the White House correspondents’ dinner.—
Justine McDaniel,
Los Angeles Times,
26 Apr. 2026
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Sponsors this year include Park Life (their team will be pouring wine at the event), along with Mercedes-Benz of Orlando and Porsche of Orlando, whose beautiful rides serve as ritzy backdrops for event photo-ops.—
Amy Drew Thompson,
The Orlando Sentinel,
24 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Massive modern skyscrapers dominate the horizon, complemented by fashionable retail outlets.—
Arthur I. Cyr,
Chicago Tribune,
28 Apr. 2026
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From its round neck and hem to its striped fabric, there are a few things that elevate this Automet top from a basic tee to a fashionable find.—
Jasmine Gomez,
Travel + Leisure,
28 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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The neighborhood has evolved from its 1960s bohemian roots (musicians Neil Young and Joni Mitchell used to play the local coffeehouses here) into one of Toronto’s most posh pockets without entirely losing its artsy edge.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
23 Apr. 2026
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In season 2, Josh is the general manager at an ultra-posh country club.—
Jazz Tangcay,
Variety,
16 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Split the difference in your own pair with a prim, preppy jacket, luxe snakeskin flats, and chic gold jewelry; you’re all set for a fancy dinner or happy hour.—
Kelsey Stiegman,
Glamour,
27 Apr. 2026
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Standout deals this year include a Joanna Gaines area rug that’s designed to handle the elements, a sturdy bench that doubles as sneaky outdoor storage, and a luxe beanbag chair that’s perfect for movies under the stars.—
Mariana Best,
Better Homes & Gardens,
26 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Worker at swanky country club accused of using AI to create explicit photos of teen, police say – Police say a worker at an exclusive, swanky country club has been accused of utilizing artificial intelligence tools to generate explicit and inappropriate photographs of a teenager.—
Staff,
FOXNews.com,
24 Apr. 2026
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Bed down at 21c Museum Hotel Louisville or the Grady Hotel, a swanky boutique hotel set in an 1883 building whose former tenants included the original designer for Kentucky Derby hats.—
Anne Olivia Bauso,
Travel + Leisure,
22 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Alongside its best-selling bedding and cozy cashmere loungewear, the direct-to-consumer lifestyle brand offers a lineup of stylish Italian leather bags that channel quiet luxury without the sticker shock.—
Mariana Best,
Better Homes & Gardens,
1 May 2026
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Innovatively engineered to maximize the smallest amounts of square footage, these micro lodges are packed with lots of inspiring design moments, from a mountain-view wonder in the south of France to a stylish pad in Atlanta.—
Erika Owen,
Architectural Digest,
1 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 2 May. 2026.
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