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Recent Examples of high-rise
The jeans’ gap-proof waistband, stomach-smoothing technology, high-rise fit perfect for layering over bodysuits, and chic black hue.
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Stacia Datskovska, Footwear News, 21 Oct. 2025
And because local zoning laws limit high-rise development, ocean views will always be front and center.
—Nicole Kliest, Vogue, 20 Oct. 2025
This pair from Universal Thread has a high-rise and relaxed fit throughout the leg.
—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
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Stacia Datskovska, Footwear News, 21 Oct. 2025
And because local zoning laws limit high-rise development, ocean views will always be front and center.
—Nicole Kliest, Vogue, 20 Oct. 2025
This pair from Universal Thread has a high-rise and relaxed fit throughout the leg.
—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
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for high-rise
Adjective
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Stepping out for the Critics Choice Awards 2026 on January 4, the actress served up a truly divine statuesque look.—
Meg Walters,
InStyle,
4 Jan. 2026
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The shopper’s guide, somewhere on the sixth floor, was a tall, statuesque redhead.—
Laird Borrelli-Persson,
Vogue,
21 Dec. 2025
Adjective
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Keep a distance from tall, solitary trees or other elevated structures.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
10 Nov. 2025
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Kirkpatrick informed the Kowalskis that those suffering from CRPS often show elevated levels of glutamate, an amino acid, which can be inhibited by ketamine infusions.—
Sophie Dodd,
PEOPLE,
9 Nov. 2025
Adjective
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Come connect, reflect, and leave uplifted—ready to turn up the volume on your dreams.—
Kris Slugg,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
24 Dec. 2025
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These include rare volcanic eruptions that bring diamonds to the surface and uplifted land far from plate boundaries.—
Mrigakshi Dixit,
Interesting Engineering,
26 Nov. 2025
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“High-rise.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/high-rise. Accessed 11 Jan. 2026.
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