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
Adjective
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The bottoms don’t just feel more elegant, but are a quick way to make outfits appear upscale whether they’re styled with a T-shirt and sneakers or a button-up shirt and ballet flats.—
Rylee Johnston,
PEOPLE,
16 May 2026 -
The palate is velvety and elegant, balancing weight with restraint.—
Joseph V Micallef,
Forbes.com,
16 May 2026
Adjective
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To be a Disney adult is to be an appreciator of exquisite design and a believer in storytelling.—
Todd Martens,
Los Angeles Times,
12 May 2026
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Tablecloths are black and lights ultra low, the better to show off the exquisite, almost otherworldly dishes.—
Ligaya Mishan,
New York Times,
11 May 2026
Adjective
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The loss marked an early end for the Frost, which had previously gone a perfect 6-0 when facing elimination in the PWHL playoffs, and halted the team’s quest for a rare threepeat.—
Hailey Salvian,
New York Times,
13 May 2026
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But the Andes virus detected in the cruise ship outbreak may be able to spread between people in rare cases.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
12 May 2026
Adjective
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Alma is a coffee shop by day (with select pastries and small breakfast items) and a cocktail bar at night with an incredible selection of artisanal tequilas, mezcals, and sotols.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
16 May 2026
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But outside the recommendations, other producers are free to upload their films, select territories available, and tap 80% of revenues.—
John Hopewell,
Variety,
16 May 2026
Adjective
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Special props to the jolly axe-throwing head of adventure, Nye Rees; personable Brasserie maitre d’, Javier Padron; and trainer Peter Sullivan, who explained the finer points of fasting for women whilst crucifying my glutes.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
18 May 2026
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Lewis’s account of Southern cooking established what are now basic premises of American fine dining.—
Leah Asmelash,
CNN Money,
17 May 2026
Adjective
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This stylish lace top fits that bill with its dainty swiss dot design and airy boho raw-hem sleeves.—
Madeline Merinuk,
PEOPLE,
2 May 2026
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Andy wore the green coat with big glamorous shades, white gloves, and dainty little pumps—leaning into a retro-chic vibe.—
Christian Allaire,
Vogue,
30 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Christopher Sanchez has once again been excellent, and Jacob Misiorowski has often looked unhittable with over 14 strikeouts per nine innings.—
Ian Miller OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
15 May 2026
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The excellent, nonprofit gallery and incubator known as PlatteForum has moved around a bit over the years, and will reopen in the Art District on Santa Fe starting June 5.—
John Wenzel,
Denver Post,
14 May 2026
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“Recherché.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/recherch%C3%A9. Accessed 18 May. 2026.
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