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Recent Examples of high street
The French high street has suffered, with bankruptcies among low- and mid-tier legacy fashion brands such as Camaïeu, Naf Naf and Ikks, among others.
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Rhonda Richford, Footwear News, 19 Dec. 2025
Given denim’s global popularity, Hurley emphasized the importance of ensuring that wool denim is equally accessible across the market — from luxury fashion to the high street.
—Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 5 Dec. 2025
The high street has set the standard for immersive shopping, with spaces like Selfridges in London or Le Bon Marché in Paris turning retail into theatre.
—Cecile Van Steenberge, Fortune, 28 Nov. 2025
Palm Beach’s iconic high street, Worth Avenue, replete with luxury boutiques and restaurants, is a short walk from the hotel.
—David Shaftel, Travel + Leisure, 15 Nov. 2025
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Rhonda Richford, Footwear News, 19 Dec. 2025
Given denim’s global popularity, Hurley emphasized the importance of ensuring that wool denim is equally accessible across the market — from luxury fashion to the high street.
—Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 5 Dec. 2025
The high street has set the standard for immersive shopping, with spaces like Selfridges in London or Le Bon Marché in Paris turning retail into theatre.
—Cecile Van Steenberge, Fortune, 28 Nov. 2025
Palm Beach’s iconic high street, Worth Avenue, replete with luxury boutiques and restaurants, is a short walk from the hotel.
—David Shaftel, Travel + Leisure, 15 Nov. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for high street
Noun
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Police officers were sent to the library on East Main Street near Sheriff Street on Thursday afternoon in response to reports of a shooting and found a man suffering from a gunshot wound.—
CBS New York Team,
CBS News,
5 May 2026
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The Reds were one of nine major-league teams to terminate deals with Main Street Sports Group in February (the Tigers, who play in a larger market, were another).—
Ken Rosenthal,
New York Times,
5 May 2026
Noun
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Its entrance is on the side street at 12th Street, a two-door entryway with little fanfare.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
7 May 2026
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Caffè Monte Baldo Located on a quiet side street, this historic wine bar has a vast selection of cicchetti (Venetian tapas) to pair with wines by the glass or bottle.—
Laura Itzkowitz,
Travel + Leisure,
27 Apr. 2026
Noun
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There is no turning back, no compromise, no side road.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
19 Mar. 2026
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Officials stress patience as crews clear side streets While going around parts of the South Hills neighborhoods, it was seen that main roads were in good shape, but side roads were a problem.—
Andy Sheehan,
CBS News,
26 Jan. 2026
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Thousands of miles of secondary roads are still paved this way today.—
Tim Carter,
Hartford Courant,
2 Aug. 2025
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Black ice is expected to form, especially on secondary roads and areas with runoff from melting snow.—
Tom Rogers,
Newsweek,
21 Feb. 2025
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“High street.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/high%20street. Accessed 13 May. 2026.
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