recherché

adjective

rə-ˌsher-ˈshā How to pronounce recherché (audio)
Definition of recherchénext
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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Recent Examples of Synonyms for recherché
  1. elegant
  2. exquisite
  3. rare
  4. select
  5. fine
  6. dainty
  7. excellent
Adjective
  • The elegant and spacious suites feature terraces with sun loungers and panoramic ocean views.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 7 Oct. 2026
  • Working with the local firm Dvira Interiors, the owners turned the 12,000-square-foot residence into an elegant home that takes advantage of refined touches like ornate decorative moldings and brushed bronze and satin gold fixtures.
    — Tori Latham, Robb Report, 7 Oct. 2026
Definition of elegant
Adjective
  • Opposite the magnificent eighteenth-century Grand Théatre, the 150-room Regent Grand perfectly mirrors the aristocratic elegance of this lovely city, thanks to the exquisite interiors of designer Jacques Garcia.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 11 Oct. 2026
  • While the food was exquisite, watching the green light blink in the distance was possibly my favorite part.
    — Hannah Jackson, Vogue, 8 Oct. 2026
Definition of exquisite
Adjective
  • Children—a rare sight at Trancoso’s small, intimate pousadas but welcome here—are kept busy by a discreet army of private nannies and hotel monitors.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 Oct. 2026
  • Because Justice Samuel Alito recused himself from the case, an eight-person bench will decide the case for the Supreme Court, leaving open the possibility of a rare 4-4 deadlock.
    — Jack Birle, The Washington Examiner, 5 Oct. 2026
Definition of rare
Adjective
  • Here's the full Premier League schedule for this weekend, and how to watch select matches, for free.
    — Jason Cohen, PC Magazine, 10 Oct. 2026
  • The film will debut in select theaters on November 6 before dropping on Apple TV on November 13.
    — Zac Ntim, Deadline, 10 Oct. 2026
Definition of select
Adjective
  • Thinner fibers would allow researchers to embed more sensing elements into garments, potentially capturing finer details of body movement.
    — Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 9 Oct. 2026
  • The new songs on Live at Carnegie Hall are some of Winter’s very finest.
    — Walden Green, Pitchfork, 9 Oct. 2026
Definition of fine
Adjective
  • Stone, who was named a Louis Vuitton ambassador in October 2017, added delicate jewelry to her look, including a bevy of rings along with a pair of dainty hoop earrings.
    — Julia Teti, Footwear News, 8 Oct. 2026
  • Mimosa The fluffy blooms on mimosa trees (Albizia julibrissin) look pretty in pink, but don’t be fooled by their dainty appearance.
    — Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 2 Oct. 2026
Definition of dainty
Adjective
  • There’s an excellent Anantara Spa and a state-of-the-art fitness center onsite, but the highlight of the property is its 60-foot-long oceanfront infinity pool, which overlooks the entire expanse of Stone Town beach.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 Oct. 2026
  • Mikey Madison is excellent as a whistleblower driven by love, not spite.
    — Jordan Moreau, Variety, 5 Oct. 2026
Definition of excellent
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“Recherché.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/recherch%C3%A9. Accessed 13 Oct. 2026.

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