recherché

adjective

rə-ˌsher-ˈshā How to pronounce recherché (audio)
Definition of recherchénext
as in elegant
having qualities that appeal to a refined taste a high-end restaurant with a particularly recherché selection of wines

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for recherché
  1. elegant
  2. exquisite
  3. rare
  4. select
  5. fine
  6. dainty
  7. excellent
Adjective
  • The bowls are universal and have nice high sides that feel elegant and shapely in the hand.
    Laura Denby, People.com, 13 Dec. 2024
  • The interiors are sophisticated and elegant without an ounce of tacky, in-your-face tropical aesthetic of pastels and seashells.
    Dobrina Zhekova, Travel + Leisure, 13 Dec. 2024
Definition of elegant
Adjective
  • Enclosed in this box is an absolutely exquisite example.
    Bob Pisani, CNBC, 5 Dec. 2024
  • Hits of gold were emblazoned at the top portion of the exquisite number as well.
    Robyn Mowatt, Essence, 4 Dec. 2024
Definition of exquisite
Adjective
  • It’s been rare, in my experience, that the trade market is the first to go.
    Dan Hayes, The Athletic, 10 Dec. 2024
  • This diverse skill set is rare yet increasingly necessary in an environment where investor attention is scarce and competition for capital is fierce.
    Anthony Milewski, Forbes, 10 Dec. 2024
Definition of rare
Adjective
  • The sneaker is now available in select Off-White boutiques and online at off–white.com.
    Essence, Essence, 13 Dec. 2024
  • The line is at select retail partners including Stylerunner and David Jones.
    Alexandra Harrell, Sourcing Journal, 13 Dec. 2024
Definition of select
Adjective
  • If Bedard hits and becomes the superstar he was drafted to be, the Blackhawks will be fine.
    Scott Powers, The Athletic, 6 Dec. 2024
  • The stealth wealth burgundy of today is the color of wine, Bordeaux to Barolo, Chianti to Amarone, all fine bottles that best represent the autumn-winter season.
    Laura Tortora, Glamour, 4 Dec. 2024
Definition of fine
Adjective
  • One is a dog, one is a daintier version of Reynolds himself, one is a Lady Deadpool, and another is emblazoned with the green colors and red dragon of the Welsh flag.
    Christian Holub, EW.com, 29 July 2024
  • This Diamond Initial Necklace from Sarah O is dainty, beautiful, sparkly, and pairs super well with other pieces.
    Victoria Montalti, refinery29.com, 10 Jan. 2024
Definition of dainty
Adjective
  • The excellent Shailene Woodley pulls off the toughest assignment as the prophetic (or mentally ill) daughter, but Zachary Qunto, Rebecca Henderson and Christopher Sears all forge empathetic beasts.
    Chris Jones, New York Daily News, 13 Dec. 2024
  • This example from Swiss Watch Expo is in excellent, near new condition with its full bracelet and original box.
    Allen Farmelo, Robb Report, 13 Dec. 2024
Definition of excellent
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“Recherché.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/recherch%C3%A9. Accessed 17 Dec. 2024.

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