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
He’s traveling the country giving six-figure speeches, playing pundit and elder statesman on TV, holding forth at high-brow political forums and, not least, plotting vengeance against those behind his unceremonious ouster as House speaker.
From Los Angeles Times ● Apr. 21, 2024
With Gigi Hadid leading the pack in flip-flops, the stalwart was stripped of its typical high-brow allure, grounding Chanel styles in an earthy, relaxed summer vibe.
From Seattle Times ● Oct. 3, 2023
"I'm afraid of these regular high-brow artists," observed Summerfield suspiciously.
From The "Genius" by Theodore Dreiser
