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as in rhetoric
full of fine words and fancy expressions
gave a high-flown reply instead of a simple "yes" or "no" answer
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as in eloquent
very dignified in form, tone, or style
high-flown speeches about the nobleness of their cause
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Recent Examples of high-flown
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Lawrence Specker | Lspecker@al.com, al, 14 June 2023
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And no face more eloquent than that of Edward Norton, who as Pete Seeger has that expanse broadened by a hairline swooping up toward his crown.Alison Willmore, Vulture, 18 Dec. 2024
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Among other things, Fragile is the most eloquent showcase of the band members’ dazzling instrumental virtuosity.Darryn King, Forbes, 7 Dec. 2024
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Initially, resistance was mostly rhetorical and for show, with disgruntled residents gathering to air their grievances in public and private meetings.Joseph Thorndike, Forbes, 9 Dec. 2024
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Antithesis This is a rhetorical technique in which there are two contrasting ideas in one sentence to create emphasis.Tomás Mier, Rolling Stone, 3 Dec. 2024
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Mauricio Vidal has a keen eye for capturing the Caribbean region’s natural beauty, his formal framing giving careful attention to the way the environment really is a titular character here.Manuel Betancourt, Variety, 21 Dec. 2024
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On one end, a formal living and dining space with an elegant fireplace overlooks the glittering city lights, tall ceilings and herringbone floors bookending this impressive backdrop for hosting.Miriam Schwartz, Boston Herald, 21 Dec. 2024
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At the young age of 31, Gian Vittorio Baldi won an award for Best Short Film at the majestic Manzoni Theater, with its celestial, golden ceiling in the epicenter of beauty, Milan, located in northern Italy.Cathrine Todd, Forbes, 21 Dec. 2024
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The night sky will reveal stunning sights such as the craters of the Moon, the majestic rings of Saturn, the swirling bands of Jupiter, and other astronomical wonders.Joe Rassel, Orlando Sentinel, 18 Dec. 2024
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But it was not published in a literary magazine until 1988, after some measure of democratization had been achieved.Cressida Leyshon, The New Yorker, 22 Dec. 2024
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In this interview, the New York resident discusses his approach to the creative process, the challenges of balancing multiple roles in the literary world, and the importance of preserving voices from the past.Court Stroud, Forbes, 20 Dec. 2024
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“High-flown.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/high-flown. Accessed 31 Dec. 2024.
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