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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2
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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Paper Doll is eloquent and occasionally wrenching about the desire to get out — out of toxic situations, out of the view of paparazzi, and out of one’s own head.—
Miles Klee,
Rolling Stone,
26 Feb. 2025
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In voice-over narration, Angela communicated directly to the audience and shared her innermost thoughts — sometimes eloquent, sometimes inane but always authentic to the volatile experience of being a teenager.—
Meredith Blake,
Los Angeles Times,
2 Dec. 2024
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The rhetorical strategy was part of Macron’s effort to keep the unsteady peace talks moving forward.—
Brian Bennett,
TIME,
25 Feb. 2025
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Last spring, the Kremlin added a new rhetorical weapon to its regular barrages against President Volodymyr Zelensky of Ukraine.—
Paul Sonne,
New York Times,
20 Feb. 2025
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Foster Supplier Collaboration: Use formal, electronic systems to share forecasts and capacity updates with suppliers.—
Gregory Pitstick,
Forbes,
25 Feb. 2025
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While his comments on social media have called for immediate impeachments, no formal inquiry has been launched as a direct result of his statements.—
Matt Robison,
Newsweek,
25 Feb. 2025
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From white-sand beaches on its southern coast to majestic mountains up north, the state is overwhelming blessed with gorgeous scenery.—
Tara Massouleh McCay,
Southern Living,
15 Feb. 2025
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The whale-watching expedition explores the Bay of Cabo San Lucas, the famous Cabo Arch, the golden sands of Lover’s Beach, and the majestic humpback whales that frequent the Sea of Cortez.—
Michael Goldstein,
Forbes,
12 Feb. 2025
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Les Cahiers Secrets Eau de Parfum comes from the diaries of Anaïs Nin and her literary community in 1930s Paris.—
Marci Robin,
Allure,
27 Feb. 2025
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McGivern has read the Six of Crows series 10 times in the past six years and credits much of her literary passion to it.—
Ashlyn Robinette,
People.com,
25 Feb. 2025
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“High-flown.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/high-flown. Accessed 4 Mar. 2025.
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