high-brow
Example Sentences
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Then, finally, the truth about the fact is revealed, with Wiles sharing that her neighbors were of a more high-brow Hollywood class, sharing an image of Craig and Weisz with the hashtag #holyairball.
From MarketWatch • Apr. 15, 2026
Known for its leafy streets and historic architecture, the neighborhood has changed rapidly in recent years, with rents soaring and high-brow restaurants and Pilates studios moving in.
From Los Angeles Times • May 7, 2024
With Gigi Hadid leading the pack in flip-flops, the stalwart was stripped of its typical high-brow allure, grounding Chanel styles in an earthy, relaxed summer vibe.
From Seattle Times • Oct. 3, 2023
The paper has gone high-brow with its speculation over gameplans for the last eight, paraphrasing an 18th Century military quote - changing "Englishmen, you shoot first" to "Englishmen, you defend first".
From BBC • Dec. 5, 2022
Well, you see, I was out last year part of the time—typhoid fever—and—oh, I'm no high-brow, anyway!
From Blue Bonnet in Boston or, Boarding-School Days at Miss North's by Goss, John
