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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While we’re told the show is a high-concept comedy, specifics as to its plot are under wraps.
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Matt Grobar, Deadline, 13 Aug. 2025
This isn’t the first time Myers has turned to strong footwear to frame a high-concept look.
—Maggie Clancy, Footwear News, 6 Aug. 2025
Known for her genre-bending sound, fierce lyricism, and high-concept visuals, Doechii is bringing her electrifying stage presence to cities across the U.S. and Canada, with stops in Toronto, Boston, D.C., Atlanta, Houston, Phoenix, and more.
—Okla Jones, Essence, 4 Aug. 2025
The Sixth Sense landed in theaters like an intervention amid Hollywood’s wave of rapid-fire editing and high-concept fatigue.
—Samantha Bergeson, IndieWire, 29 July 2025
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Matt Grobar, Deadline, 13 Aug. 2025
This isn’t the first time Myers has turned to strong footwear to frame a high-concept look.
—Maggie Clancy, Footwear News, 6 Aug. 2025
Known for her genre-bending sound, fierce lyricism, and high-concept visuals, Doechii is bringing her electrifying stage presence to cities across the U.S. and Canada, with stops in Toronto, Boston, D.C., Atlanta, Houston, Phoenix, and more.
—Okla Jones, Essence, 4 Aug. 2025
The Sixth Sense landed in theaters like an intervention amid Hollywood’s wave of rapid-fire editing and high-concept fatigue.
—Samantha Bergeson, IndieWire, 29 July 2025
See All Example Sentences for high-concept
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“High-concept.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/high-concept. Accessed 22 Aug. 2025.
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