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

This “Frasier” stars Grammer in the title role of the high-brow psychiatrist, as he moves back to Boston.

From Seattle Times • Oct. 9, 2023

On the same day, TV producer Bill Wright was there searching for someone to make a trophy which would be the prize for the winner of his new high-brow BBC quiz show.

From BBC • Sep. 20, 2022

She had experts attest to her fluency in French and Italian, as well as her high-brow literary tastes.

From Salon • Apr. 20, 2021

Not perfect in a horrid, "high-brow" way, but simply adorable to have in the house.

From The Brightener by Williamson, A. M. (Alice Muriel)