highbrow
Example Sentences
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Spain, a highbrow matchup for the soccer purists.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 12, 2026
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
It was a culminating moment for a figure firmly of the 20th century, a celebrity possessed of moral force and highbrow sophistication.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Apr. 23, 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
And Volpe’s tastes, in fact, are not uniformly highbrow.
From "Drama High" by Michael Sokolove
