HIGH-RISE Synonyms: 22 Similar and Opposite Words

high-rise

adjective

Definition of high-rise

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

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Posing next to co-star Sandra Bullock, the Australian star looked statuesque in a strapless column dress that was completely covered in icy mint sequins, which looked like scales.

— Lara Walsh, InStyle, 26 Aug. 2026
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

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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

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