high-concept

adjective

high-con·​cept ˈhī-ˈkän-ˌsept How to pronounce high-concept (audio)
: having or exploiting elements (such as fast action, glamour, or suspense) that appeal to a wide audience
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The partnership will develop three commercial, high-concept horror films. — Mya Copeland, Variety, 13 Oct. 2026 The high-concept mission statement talks loftily of the Spice Route, yet, frankly, still feels underbaked. — John Kessler, Chicago Tribune, 8 Oct. 2026 Due to popular demand, Black Bear is putting the extremely high-concept romantasy film in the most sensual format yet devised. — Bethy Squires, Vulture, 7 Oct. 2026 Your first novel, Flatscreen, could be considered your least high-concept book. — Literary Hub, 6 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for high-concept

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First Known Use

1971, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of high-concept was in 1971

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“High-concept.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/high-concept. Accessed 19 Oct. 2026.

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