high style

noun

1. the most up-to-date, elegant, or exclusive fashion, especially in clothing.

Other Word Forms

• high-style adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of high style¹

First recorded in 1935–40

Example Sentences

If the Globes’ popularity were only related to gawking at stars getting drunk in high style, then the numbers for the Emmys telecast, with its far superior production, should have been robust too.

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Back in another era, when Harlem night life was famous for high style, hot music and classy dancing, the community was a magnet for uptown entertainers and downtown cafe society.

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Soon, they were slow dancing junior high style under an upside-down garbage can with only their bared bottom halves visible.

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“It fits directly into the atmosphere of people making fun of high style or high fashion,” Cohen said.

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Especially notable is the high style and early success of the group’s new electric cars.

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