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 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
  • The bowls are universal and have nice high sides that feel elegant and shapely in the hand.
    Laura Denby, People.com, 13 Dec. 2024
Definition of elegant
Adjective
  • The fourth album by these Philadelphia punks is a pristine work in the Sleater-Kinney tradition of petulance: Noise and vulnerability surge in exquisite counterpoint; guitars crunch as satisfyingly as an autumn leaf under one’s heel.
    Spencer Kornhaber, The Atlantic, 17 Dec. 2024
  • Les Jardins De Bagatelle stocks an exquisite selection of French imports.
    Eve Ettinger, Southern Living, 15 Dec. 2024
Definition of exquisite
Adjective
  • Her singular approach to curating a stationary store offers shoppers the rare opportunity to buy a gift that simply cannot be found anywhere else—a fact most notable in their vast selection of handmade Christmas ornaments.
    Carmen Rosy Hall, Vogue, 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
  • Subramanian ordered the jail to give Combs access to the laptop seven days per week during select hours in a visiting room or conference room.
    Aaron Katersky, ABC News, 13 Dec. 2024
  • Now until December 31, solo travelers that are ready to book 2025 and 2026 sailing waive the single supplement on select Norway Original voyages cruise fares.
    Paris Wilson, Condé Nast Traveler, 13 Dec. 2024
Definition of select
Adjective
  • Users can also indicate their budget for dinner as the app works with various types of restaurants (casual, fine dining, etc.).
    Kailyn Brown, Los Angeles Times, 17 Dec. 2024
  • But they’re still regarded as a fine place that develops MLB talent overall.
    Johnny Flores, The Athletic, 17 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
  • Develop Mobile Apps Another excellent and popular idea to build passive income is app creation.
    Rachel Wells, Forbes, 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 21 Dec. 2024.

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