high-rise

adjective

Definition of high-risenext
as in statuesque

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Recent Examples of high-rise Changes are coming to the University of Colorado Denver after the school purchased a high-rise in the Central Business District, creating opportunities to expand students' career and research experiences. — Christa Swanson, CBS News, 22 June 2026 There are luxurious high-rise towers overlooking the Mekong River, where entire floors are now deserted following police raids that cleared out the illicit operations hidden there. — Shibani Mahtani, NPR, 21 June 2026 While parking spaces are limited, developers and city officials emphasize the high-rise’s proximity to public transit, located near VTA bus lines and downtown light rail stations. — Ryan MacAsero, Mercury News, 20 June 2026 At $25, the bottoms feature an ultra-flattering kick flare and smoothing high-rise, tie waistband. — Kyra Surgent, InStyle, 19 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for high-rise
Recent Examples of Synonyms for high-rise
  1. statuesque
  2. elevated
  3. uplifted
Adjective
  • Styled by Marc Desir, the Olympian looked statuesque in an over-the-top champagne gown at the 2026 ESPYs in New York City on Wednesday, July 15.
    — Taylor Ardrey, USA Today, 16 July 2026
  • The verdant grounds feature aged olive trees and statuesque palm trees.
    — Katie Sweeney, Forbes.com, 30 June 2026
Definition of statuesque
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  • The combination of elevated inflation and a resilient labor market has raised the chances of an interest rate hike, futures markets show.
    — Max Zahn, ABC News, 7 Aug. 2026
  • On Monday, an 18-year-old was seriously injured after falling onto an elevated platform.
    — Ubah Ali, CBS News, 6 Aug. 2026
Definition of elevated
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  • But Starbucks has a few months of soft openings under its belt to see how the uplifted stores are performing in Chicago, and Williams said the early returns are promising.
    — Robert Channick, Chicago Tribune, 9 Apr. 2026
  • For those weighed down by adult concerns, watching an episode leaves them feeling uplifted.
    — Scot Paltrow, Los Angeles Times, 30 Mar. 2026
Definition of uplifted

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