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Recent Examples of nouvelle
Cuisine here is often tapas style, but portions are hardly nouvelle.
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Amy Drew Thompson, orlandosentinel.com, 4 Mar. 2021
For one, the cooking trends of nouvelle and molecular gastronomy are, well, no longer trendy.
—Josie Sexton, The Denver Post, 6 Dec. 2019
Lameloise’s food was traditional Burgundian haute cuisine updated with nouvelle touches.
—Adam Shatz, The New Yorker, 18 Nov. 2019
There’s nothing ordinary about a meal at Jeune et Jolie, the chic and charming nouvelle French restaurant in Carlsbad that’s on everyone’s short list for best new restaurant of the year.
—Michele Parente, San Diego Union-Tribune, 8 Aug. 2019
Nous sommes avec le peuple américain, une nouvelle fois endeuillé.
—Alex Ward, Vox, 27 Oct. 2018
This trendy bar still believes in the nouvelle style of molecular pizzazz.
—Seth Shezi, Condé Nast Traveler, 13 Sep. 2018
Ella Brennan, who was credited with creating nouvelle Creole cuisine at her Commander’s Palace restaurant and was the matriarch of a New Orleans family that owns more than a dozen restaurants, died May 31 at her home in New Orleans.
—Washington Post, 2 June 2018
La France paye une nouvelle fois le prix du sang mais ne cède pas un pouce aux ennemis de la liberté (2/2).
—Paulina Dedaj, Fox News, 13 May 2018
Amy Drew Thompson, orlandosentinel.com, 4 Mar. 2021
For one, the cooking trends of nouvelle and molecular gastronomy are, well, no longer trendy.
—Josie Sexton, The Denver Post, 6 Dec. 2019
Lameloise’s food was traditional Burgundian haute cuisine updated with nouvelle touches.
—Adam Shatz, The New Yorker, 18 Nov. 2019
There’s nothing ordinary about a meal at Jeune et Jolie, the chic and charming nouvelle French restaurant in Carlsbad that’s on everyone’s short list for best new restaurant of the year.
—Michele Parente, San Diego Union-Tribune, 8 Aug. 2019
Nous sommes avec le peuple américain, une nouvelle fois endeuillé.
—Alex Ward, Vox, 27 Oct. 2018
This trendy bar still believes in the nouvelle style of molecular pizzazz.
—Seth Shezi, Condé Nast Traveler, 13 Sep. 2018
Ella Brennan, who was credited with creating nouvelle Creole cuisine at her Commander’s Palace restaurant and was the matriarch of a New Orleans family that owns more than a dozen restaurants, died May 31 at her home in New Orleans.
—Washington Post, 2 June 2018
La France paye une nouvelle fois le prix du sang mais ne cède pas un pouce aux ennemis de la liberté (2/2).
—Paulina Dedaj, Fox News, 13 May 2018
Recent Examples of Synonyms for nouvelle
Adjective
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Chernyshov is a big, strong (6-foot-3, about 200 pounds) winger and modern power-forward type where driving is a part of his identity, but not to a bullish fault as his only focus, and his skill/finesse might take on greater emphasis.—
Scott Wheeler,
New York Times,
8 Apr. 2026
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Each room is decorated with antiques and architectural salvage that’s been collected over the years, adding a little personality to the modern space.—
Heidi Finley,
Charlotte Observer,
8 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Art directors, record execs—young fashionable folk come here post-work for a sip of something creative before moving on elsewhere.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
7 Apr. 2026
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Meryl Streep and Anne Hathaway are a coordinating, fashionable duo during the Devil Wears Prada 2 Tokyo fan event on April 6.—
Toria Sheffield,
PEOPLE,
7 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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His output can be seen as a kind of wilderness preserve, in which stray fragments of musical history are allowed to roam free, without having to worry about adapting themselves to any modish system or sensibility.—
Alex Ross,
New Yorker,
26 Jan. 2026
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Neither modish nor cookie-cutter rustic in aesthetic, the hotel, tucked away off the main street in the village of Malfa, feels like a genuine home, where old framed maps, ceramics, pots, and paintings, along with other antiques, have been collected over the years.—
Rosalyn Wikeley,
Condé Nast Traveler,
10 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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Apartments will feature modern amenities such as vinyl plank flooring, porcelain tile, quartz countertops and contemporary fixtures, according to Lowe.—
Samantha Gowen,
Oc Register,
10 Apr. 2026
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The tour was developed with the Center for Women’s History at the San Diego History Center and highlights the historical and contemporary women whose vision, leadership, and creativity helped shape Balboa Park into a cultural destination.—
Linda Mcintosh,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
10 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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That includes newfangled financial firms that may see higher demand as some tax changes and other cost-of-living policies are implemented, and homebuilders that would see an uptick if mortgage rates fell.—
Geoffrey Morgan,
Bloomberg,
3 Feb. 2026
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Cronin’s Bruins must prepare for a newfangled approach with each opponent.—
Aaron Heisen,
Daily News,
30 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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Vessel’s starkly sharp architecture — critics call it cold or even brutally modernistic — has drawn pushback in several affluent suburbs, but its supporters say opposition is often based on a reluctance to bring lower- to moderate-income people into upscale neighborhoods.—
Don Stacom,
Hartford Courant,
30 Mar. 2026
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Jin’s modernistic work is unlike traditional jewels typically seen on tuxedo lapels — and perhaps that’s precisely why Brody enjoys wearing these artful pieces also seen with his look at the 2025 Oscars.—
Laurie Brookins,
HollywoodReporter,
16 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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Peace Love Mahjong tiles and accessories combine beautiful design with high-quality materials, turning a classic game into a stylish experience that brings friends and community together.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
11 Apr. 2026
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The combination of a stylish pair of frames and prescription lenses balances a person’s medical needs with their personal aesthetics.—
Advertorial,
Footwear News,
10 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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His government promulgated a new constitution after just nine days of debate in the National Assembly.—
Kapil Komireddi,
New Yorker,
10 Apr. 2026
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Years later, new forensic testing led to a breakthrough.—
Angelique Brenes,
PEOPLE,
10 Apr. 2026
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“Nouvelle.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/nouvelle. Accessed 13 Apr. 2026.
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