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Recent Examples of high-rise
If in a place that is vulnerable to high wind, such as near large trees, a manufactured home, upper floors of a high-rise building, or on a boat, plan to move to safe shelter.
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Nc Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 18 Aug. 2025
The innovative project introduced stairwell pressurization, wind control devices and high-rise nozzles into the field.
—Leonard Greene, New York Daily News, 18 Aug. 2025
Unlike the high-rise jeans from Gloria Vanderbilt and Luvamia, these straight-leg jeans offer a mid-rise fit that hits at the hips.
—Caley Sturgill, Southern Living, 17 Aug. 2025
The high-rise pants seem to strike the perfect balance of tailored and relaxed, with a chic, wide leg and perfect pleats in the front.
—Kristine Thomason, Travel + Leisure, 6 Aug. 2025
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Nc Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 18 Aug. 2025
The innovative project introduced stairwell pressurization, wind control devices and high-rise nozzles into the field.
—Leonard Greene, New York Daily News, 18 Aug. 2025
Unlike the high-rise jeans from Gloria Vanderbilt and Luvamia, these straight-leg jeans offer a mid-rise fit that hits at the hips.
—Caley Sturgill, Southern Living, 17 Aug. 2025
The high-rise pants seem to strike the perfect balance of tailored and relaxed, with a chic, wide leg and perfect pleats in the front.
—Kristine Thomason, Travel + Leisure, 6 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for high-rise
Adjective
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Both were — and still are — stunning, sporty types who had to be informed of their own statuesque beauty early in their careers.—
Katie Rife,
IndieWire,
20 Aug. 2025
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This statuesque agave plant will bring some Southwestern charm to your space.—
Audrey Lee,
Architectural Digest,
20 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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The service may be unique due to the lie-flat seats, but Twiliner is not the first to introduce an elevated bus experience.—
Opheli Garcia Lawler,
Travel + Leisure,
8 Sep. 2025
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Mencer and Grobmyer traveled to the nation's capital as farms and other operations continue to struggle with low crop prices and elevated production costs.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
7 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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But Olson has emerged uplifted.—
Michael Osipoff,
Chicago Tribune,
21 Aug. 2025
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Others might not care and will just proceed with the newly uplifted chatter.—
Lance Eliot,
Forbes.com,
11 Aug. 2025
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“High-rise.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/high-rise. Accessed 10 Sep. 2025.
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