high-concept
adjective
high-con·cept
ˈhī-ˈkän-ˌsept 
: having or exploiting elements (such as fast action, glamour, or suspense) that appeal to a wide audience
high-concept movies
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Britina Cheng, Vulture, 22 May 2025
The high-concept project is among the hot picks in the studio’s presentation to LA Screenings attendees on Tuesday, May 20.
—Anna Marie De La Fuente, Variety, 20 May 2025
Their aesthetic balances high-concept polish with local flavor.
—Eda Uysen, Rolling Stone, 16 May 2025
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—Emily Price, Forbes.com, 13 May 2025
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Britina Cheng, Vulture, 22 May 2025
The high-concept project is among the hot picks in the studio’s presentation to LA Screenings attendees on Tuesday, May 20.
—Anna Marie De La Fuente, Variety, 20 May 2025
Their aesthetic balances high-concept polish with local flavor.
—Eda Uysen, Rolling Stone, 16 May 2025
These aren’t simple blends—they’re labor-intensive, high-concept creations that draw from over 200 acres across five distinct Sonoma AVAs, including estate vines planted as far back as 1912.
—Emily Price, Forbes.com, 13 May 2025
See All Example Sentences for high-concept
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“High-concept.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/high-concept. Accessed 3 Jun. 2025.
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