1
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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for high-flown
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Art and design have been key inspirations for the eloquent and thoughtful designer, such as German poet Hugo Ball, a founder of the Dada artistic movement and of Cabaret Voltaire in Zurich, for his spring 2025 collection.—
Luisa Zargani,
WWD,
21 Jan. 2025
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What’s more difficult than curating an eloquent and versatile rotation of eveningwear?—
Cortne Bonilla,
Vogue,
17 Jan. 2025
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Commentators and analysts have questioned whether the incoming president's ownership of such a financial asset creates a potential conflict of interest, given his rhetorical commitment to rolling back cryptocurrency regulations once in office.—
Justin Gest,
Newsweek,
20 Jan. 2025
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Yet there were some legitimate questions among the rhetorical flares.—
Thomas Elias,
The Mercury News,
17 Jan. 2025
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However, there has been no formal interview planned.—
Jon Machota,
The Athletic,
20 Jan. 2025
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Switzerland and Serbia are willing to host this, but the Kremlin is waiting until after the Republican's inauguration before formal plans can take place.—
Justin Gest,
Newsweek,
20 Jan. 2025
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John Ruskin The ski resort Courmayeur, in northwest Italy, sits at the foot of the majestic Mont Blanc in the Aosta Valley, which at 4,810 metres, is the highest peak in the Alps, Italy and Europe.—
Joanne Shurvell,
Forbes,
20 Jan. 2025
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People arrived in the City of Brotherly Love to mourn the majestic ship that’s nearly as long as the Chrysler Building.—
Danny Freeman,
CNN,
18 Jan. 2025
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Arranging her songs for orchestras, programming cutting edge beats, and writing lyrics with wit, emotion, and historical and literary inspirations, Björk is an art pop icon and one of the world’s most original living songwriters.—
Al Shipley,
SPIN,
22 Jan. 2025
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After checking Notre-Dame off your list, cross the Seine and peruse the titles on the leaning antique bookshelves of English bookstore Shakespeare and Company, which was once the meeting ground for the expat literary set in Paris.—
Lane Nieset,
Travel + Leisure,
22 Jan. 2025
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“High-flown.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/high-flown. Accessed 30 Jan. 2025.
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