RECHERCHÉ Synonyms: 81 Similar and Opposite Words

recherché

adjective

rə-ˌsher-ˈshā

Definition of recherché

as in elegant

having qualities that appeal to a refined taste a high-end restaurant with a particularly recherché selection of wines

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Adjective

Shop more outlet deals below, including an elegant candleholder, a luxe ottoman, and slim patio sofa.

— Better Homes & Gardens, Better Homes & Gardens, 3 Sep. 2026
The Queen size bed feels huge, there's plenty of light, sumptuous extra seating and an overall elegant Georgian style feel.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 2 Sep. 2026

Definition of elegant

Adjective

An outpost of the Milanese hotspot, the Italian eatery offers fine dining in exquisite surroundings.

— Lilah Ramzi, Vogue, 4 Sep. 2026
In Barbara Forever, an exquisite new documentary by Brydie O’Connor, there’s even old, grainy footage of Hammer essentially saying as much before a screening of her films.

— Alex Greenberger, ARTnews.com, 4 Sep. 2026

Definition of exquisite

Adjective

On September 1, Claire Stoermer shared a rare childhood photo of her daughter to celebrate the milestone.

— Hannah Malach, InStyle, 2 Sep. 2026
If the event detected by this team was caused by the rare interaction between two WIMPs, this would tell scientists some things about these currently hypothetical particles.

— Robert Lea, Space.com, 2 Sep. 2026

Definition of rare

Adjective

Verizon is offering up to $830 off the whole iPhone 17 series with the trade-in of an eligible old (or even damaged) phone and a qualified activation for select Verizon myPlan plans.

— Kelsey Fogarty, PC Magazine, 31 Aug. 2026
Mamdani’s signature 2-K program is scheduled to launch this fall with 2,000 students in select school districts, with the goal of expanding citywide over four years.

— Cayla Bamberger, New York Daily News, 31 Aug. 2026

Definition of select

Adjective

Crafted from the finest, lightest tweed, the dress—chosen by stylist Ramona Tabita—features a sumptuous knotted structure that opens into a generous back neckline and culminates in a majestic train that skims the red carpet.

— Giacomo Aricò, Vogue, 5 Sep. 2026
She’s played with a darkly enigmatic, unnerving quality by James in her finest work to date — a knowing, even domineering smile often curling around her lips.

— Tomris Laffly, Variety, 5 Sep. 2026

Definition of fine

Adjective

On September 2, the singer and actress was spotted in Manhattan wearing a long, bold dress with the daintiest straps.

— Hannah Malach, InStyle, 3 Sep. 2026
Dress it up with heels and dainty jewelry for a fall wedding, or keep it casual with boots and a jean jacket for the evening bonfire.

— Sarah Scott, Southern Living, 2 Sep. 2026

Definition of dainty

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