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Recent Examples of high-rise
This pair from Universal Thread has a high-rise and relaxed fit throughout the leg.
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Rachel Trujillo, PEOPLE, 19 Oct. 2025
In 1993 it was declared a historic landmark by the City and County of Denver’s Preservation Commission, which has helped anchor it to Grant Street even as other historic buildings have fallen around it, some replaced with apartment high-rises.
—John Wenzel, Denver Post, 19 Oct. 2025
And the Miami rally also marched to the Freedom Tower and stopped at the adjacent parking lot to protest Trump’s planned high-rise presidential library.
—Claire Heddles, Miami Herald, 18 Oct. 2025
But one of the highest aspirations for this high-rise hospital is to give patients a sense of control.
—Alexis Kayser, MSNBC Newsweek, 9 Oct. 2025
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Rachel Trujillo, PEOPLE, 19 Oct. 2025
In 1993 it was declared a historic landmark by the City and County of Denver’s Preservation Commission, which has helped anchor it to Grant Street even as other historic buildings have fallen around it, some replaced with apartment high-rises.
—John Wenzel, Denver Post, 19 Oct. 2025
And the Miami rally also marched to the Freedom Tower and stopped at the adjacent parking lot to protest Trump’s planned high-rise presidential library.
—Claire Heddles, Miami Herald, 18 Oct. 2025
But one of the highest aspirations for this high-rise hospital is to give patients a sense of control.
—Alexis Kayser, MSNBC Newsweek, 9 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for high-rise
Adjective
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Just like pure, statuesque, immortal goddess talking to us about the trenches with such grace.—
James Factora,
Them.,
21 Oct. 2025
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Our guide was statuesque Holly Haynick-Dean, a friendly 26-year-old brunette with a degree in fine arts and a lifelong desire to dance.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
1 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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While driving - Stick to the middle lanes and stay on elevated ground.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
26 Oct. 2025
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Springer could not touch an elevated fastball.—
Andy McCullough,
New York Times,
26 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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People who watch this film will leave feeling uplifted and motivated.—
Simon Perry,
PEOPLE,
8 Oct. 2025
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When hundreds of companies each contribute in small, daily ways, entire schools get built, children are educated, forests are protected, and communities are uplifted.—
Christopher Marquis,
Forbes.com,
19 Sep. 2025
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“High-rise.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/high-rise. Accessed 29 Oct. 2025.
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