high-concept
adjective
high-con·cept
ˈhī-ˈkän-ˌsept 
: having or exploiting elements (such as fast action, glamour, or suspense) that appeal to a wide audience
high-concept movies
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The high-concept crime procedural hails from JJ Bailey, The Endgame co-creator Jake Coburn and Universal Television, a division of Universal Studio Group.
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Denise Petski, Deadline, 20 June 2024
The legendary animation studio has remained at the top of its game for years because of how its films use their big high-concept ideas to explore fundamental truths.
—Wilson Chapman, IndieWire, 14 June 2024
For invitations with a high-concept dress code but no accompanying mood board, guests needn’t panic — a custom code doesn’t necessarily mean eccentric.
—Kaarin Vembar, Washington Post, 12 June 2024
Each of Kinetic’s relationship shows has a high-concept scheme that becomes a pressure test for the idea of commitment.
—Kathryn Vanarendonk, Vulture, 4 June 2024
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Denise Petski, Deadline, 20 June 2024
The legendary animation studio has remained at the top of its game for years because of how its films use their big high-concept ideas to explore fundamental truths.
—Wilson Chapman, IndieWire, 14 June 2024
For invitations with a high-concept dress code but no accompanying mood board, guests needn’t panic — a custom code doesn’t necessarily mean eccentric.
—Kaarin Vembar, Washington Post, 12 June 2024
Each of Kinetic’s relationship shows has a high-concept scheme that becomes a pressure test for the idea of commitment.
—Kathryn Vanarendonk, Vulture, 4 June 2024
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“High-concept.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/high-concept. Accessed 2 Jul. 2024.
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