recherché

adjective

rə-ˌsher-ˈshā How to pronounce recherché (audio)
Definition of recherchénext
as in elegant
having qualities that appeal to a refined taste a high-end restaurant with a particularly recherché selection of wines

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for recherché
  1. elegant
  2. exquisite
  3. rare
  4. select
  5. fine
  6. dainty
  7. excellent
Adjective
  • Her sleek, elegant mini slip dress, the epitome of a timeless LBD.
    — Ali Faccenda, PEOPLE, 22 July 2026
  • This assortment features presentation boxes, gift sets with elegant teaware, a chest of single steeps and more.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 21 July 2026
Definition of elegant
Adjective
  • Making his solo debut at age 72, the KLF collaborator and longtime Triffids member offers an exquisite picture of the pedal steel’s emotional ambiguity.
    — Grayson Haver Currin, Pitchfork, 20 July 2026
  • Eckhardt continues skating in exquisite, small loops, showing her exhaustion at times, through the curtain call.
    — Lauren Oyler, New Yorker, 20 July 2026
Definition of exquisite
Adjective
  • Southern Louisiana was under tropical storm and extreme heat warnings for much of Wednesday — a rare double dose of suffering, the National Weather Service said.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 23 July 2026
  • Sensing a rare viewing opportunity, the team followed the pod by boat.
    — Jackie Flynn Mogensen, Scientific American, 23 July 2026
Definition of rare
Adjective
  • Singer-songwriter events are held on select Mondays, while regular hours are concentrated around Thursday through Saturday.
    — Noel Burgess, Forbes.com, 20 July 2026
  • Every autograph card carries an on-card signature and a limited run of 100, and select base and foil cards were produced as unique one-of-one pieces.
    — Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 20 July 2026
Definition of select
Adjective
  • In most fine dining restaurants, sommeliers carefully select wines to complement and match each course.
    — Yuri Shima, Forbes.com, 25 July 2026
  • The Alzheimer’s Blood Tests are not designed as a mass screening tool for people who feel fine and have no memory concerns.
    — Samantha Agate, Miami Herald, 25 July 2026
Definition of fine
Adjective
  • This pretty pair has the same silhouette, shiny gold straps, and dainty buckles as Sarandon’s.
    — Sian Babish, PEOPLE, 23 July 2026
  • However, the dainty footwear offers the right support for walking-heavy plans while still looking downright chic.
    — India Roby, Glamour, 21 July 2026
Definition of dainty
Adjective
  • The roofline leaves enough headroom for actual adults, the cargo area is genuinely useful, and visibility remains excellent.
    — New Atlas, New Atlas, 20 July 2026
  • City Colleges of Chicago, the University of Illinois Chicago, Chicago State University and National Louis University, among others, have built their reputations on the premise that everyone deserves access to an excellent education.
    — Andrea Sáenz, Chicago Tribune, 20 July 2026
Definition of excellent
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“Recherché.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/recherch%C3%A9. Accessed 28 Jul. 2026.

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