highbrow
Example Sentences
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Besides the city's highbrow cultural offerings, its status as a centre of congress and diplomacy also helps attract a wealthy and worldly clientele.
From Barron's ● Jul. 10, 2026
If you think this question skews highbrow, think again.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Apr. 19, 2026
At the time, Bravo was forging a new identity in reality programming after years as a niche cable network that aired highbrow art films, opera and ballet.
From Los Angeles Times ● Mar. 24, 2026
Anyway, the part of his diatribe about congested urban areas and highbrow people is why I cited that quote, because it is an unobstructed view into his mindset.
From Salon ● Mar. 23, 2026
She closed her eyes and soaked it in the way you imagine people at a fancy orchestra concert drinking up highbrow music.
From "The Secret Life of Bees" by Sue Monk Kidd
