high-brow
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Adding to the inescapably high-brow fun—Homer’s poem is, after all, the ultimate classic—is the Criterion Channel’s “Odysseys.”
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 16, 2026
Then, finally, the truth about the fact is revealed, with Wiles sharing that her neighbors were of a more high-brow Hollywood class, sharing an image of Craig and Weisz with the hashtag #holyairball.
From MarketWatch ● Apr. 15, 2026
Known for its leafy streets and historic architecture, the neighborhood has changed rapidly in recent years, with rents soaring and high-brow restaurants and Pilates studios moving in.
From Los Angeles Times ● May 7, 2024
This “Frasier” stars Grammer in the title role of the high-brow psychiatrist, as he moves back to Boston.
From Seattle Times ● Oct. 9, 2023
I saw Dean on the road last year and she said you was going in for high-brow stunts.
From A Woman of Genius by Mary Hunter Austin
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