How to Use high-rise in a Sentence

high-rise

1 of 2 adjective
  • Look for medium- to high-cut, semi-cheeky, high-rise bottoms.
    — Staff Author, Peoplemag, 19 June 2023
  • The bottoms have a wide, straight leg and a high-rise fit with an elastic waist.
    — Nicola Fumo, Peoplemag, 21 Sep. 2023
  • Here, there are no duty-free shops, mega-cruise ships, or high-rise hotels.
    — Chris Dong, Travel + Leisure, 20 Dec. 2023
  • Some high-rise homeowner fees can be as high as the buildings.
    — Allen Norwood, Charlotte Observer, 1 Feb. 2024
  • The home sits among high-rises that have long since replaced its neighbors.
    — Manuel Roig-Franzia, Washington Post, 7 June 2023
  • Cranes dot the skyline, and there are high-rise buildings going up all over town.
    — Valerie Hopkins Nanna Heitmann, New York Times, 16 Sep. 2023
  • The 8-inch high-rise fit will support you and complement any style of bra too.
    — Gabrielle Porcaro, Travel + Leisure, 28 May 2023
  • My next short purchase will definitely be this high-rise style.
    — Carly Totten, Southern Living, 26 Dec. 2023
  • The high-rise fit pairs perfectly with the matching crop tank, and comes in three inseam lengths.
    — Marissa Miller, Travel + Leisure, 27 Sep. 2023
  • The timing felt right… After years of high-rise jeans, the lower rise felt fresh again.
    — Kristen Bateman, Vogue, 5 Apr. 2024
  • The smooth waistband and flat seams stop chafing and the high-rise design in front keeps it from slipping.
    — Barbara Bellesi Zito, Travel + Leisure, 24 Jan. 2024
  • The pleated skirt has a high-rise waist and a hidden zipper closure for a seamless look.
    — Lauren Taylor, Southern Living, 6 Apr. 2024
  • And what happens if an air taxi crashes into a high-rise or a battery bursts into flames midair?
    — Marc Wortman, Rolling Stone, 25 Dec. 2023
  • This women’s high-rise wrap skirt is really chic and is $198.
    — Kaylee Remington, cleveland, 13 Sep. 2023
  • The gunman opened fire from a high-rise suite at the Mandalay Bay casino.
    — Ken Ritter and Rio Yamat The Associated Press, arkansasonline.com, 7 Dec. 2023
  • The tights are high-rise, made with ultra compression, and feature a pocket on each hip.
    — Emily Shiffer, Women's Health, 9 Sep. 2023
  • The denim is washable, has a high-rise waist, zipper fly, and pockets for a classic look.
    — Brittany Vanderbill, Travel + Leisure, 19 Nov. 2023
  • But the prospect of the $30 million parcel becoming a high-rise has struck a nerve.
    — Alena Botros, Fortune, 26 Feb. 2024
  • Save on some of its best-selling pieces now, including on its high-rise leggings, sports bras, tanks, shoes, and more.
    — Malia Griggs, SELF, 11 Oct. 2023
  • The character lived in this high-rise, housing projects neighborhood, and that image struck me.
    — Ben Croll, Variety, 18 Jan. 2024
  • The high-rise shorts are available in 8-inch and 6-inch inseam lengths and in navy, black, and coal camo variations.
    — Lauren Taylor, Southern Living, 23 Nov. 2023
  • Bikini tops include tie-front, wrap and bandeau silhouettes; while bottoms come in cutout, high-rise and side-tie styles.
    — Danielle Directo-Meston, The Hollywood Reporter, 8 Aug. 2023
  • Azizi, 23, has hired about 20 employees and rents space in a high-rise building.
    — Rick Noack, Washington Post, 9 Mar. 2024
  • Cowboys owner Jerry Jones has been working on the office high-rise project since last year.
    — Steve Brown, Dallas News, 13 Sep. 2023
  • Streets in the area were closed while officers investigated the shooting, and at least one mixed-use high-rise went on a brief lockdown.
    — Lyndsay Winkley, San Diego Union-Tribune, 23 May 2023
  • From a high-rise tennis skirt and a pair of cropped pants to an oversized crewneck (thinking about those cold airplanes), there are tons of must-haves to add to your cart.
    — Amber Love Bond, Travel + Leisure, 5 May 2024
  • An outfit change was made in the last photos shared, as Vergara added a pair of high-rise white wide leg pants over her swimsuit, in a full monochrome look.
    — Escher Walcott, Peoplemag, 11 July 2023
  • The high-rise built in 1958 is known for its bright exterior of azure and aquamarine panels.
    — Steve Brown, Dallas News, 17 Aug. 2023
  • As at most high-rise public housing projects, the towers are set in the middle of a superblock, isolating them from the neighborhood and killing street life.
    — Curbed, 9 Jan. 2024
  • Air conditioners were blown out of high-rises in the city, while more than 2,000 trees were toppled, state media said.
    — Chris Lau, CNN, 5 Apr. 2024

high-rise

2 of 2 noun
  • This summer, high-rise is out and low-rise is in.
    — Tessa Petak, InStyle, 23 June 2026
  • Like, fell from the top of a high-rise to the street below, dead.
    — William Earl, Variety, 24 Mar. 2026
  • The High-Rise Start with the high-rise.
    — Christina Holevas, Vogue, 1 Oct. 2025
  • A lot of the high-rises, the windows don’t even open.
    — Susannah Bryan, Sun Sentinel, 16 Aug. 2025
  • Videos showed parts of a high-rise building engulfed in flames.
    — Jessie Yeung, CNN Money, 11 Mar. 2026
  • Even my favorite belt bag and a pair of high-rise leggings made the cut.
    — Nicol Natale, PEOPLE, 2 May 2026
  • This under-$15 high-rise pick is sculpting, stretchy, and soft as can be.
    — Annie Blackman, InStyle, 8 Jan. 2026
  • These high-rise straight-leg jeans are best-in-class for a plethora of reasons.
    — Katie Jackson, Travel + Leisure, 8 Apr. 2026
  • The style makes your legs look longer and flatter your hips thanks to the high-rise waistline.
    — Caroline Hughes, Travel + Leisure, 7 Jan. 2026
  • This high-rise long jean skirt is a modest option with a vintage flare.
    — Christopher Murray May Earn A Commission If You Buy Through Our Referral Links. This Content Was Created By A Team That Works Independently From The Fox Newsroom., FOXNews.com, 15 Sep. 2025
  • Here, Iuga's high-rise waistband holds you in all the right places.
    — Jean Chen Smith, Travel + Leisure, 30 Dec. 2025
  • These straight-leg jeans have a high-rise waist, zip-and-button fly, and five-pocket styling.
    — Jamie Allison Sanders, PEOPLE, 14 May 2026
  • The president’s son has since announced a plan to build a high-rise on the site.
    — Claire Heddles, Miami Herald, 13 Oct. 2025
  • With no stoplights or high-rises, the island is an old-school beach town at its best.
    — Lisa Cericola, Southern Living, 17 Apr. 2026
  • Stay in a high-rise with a bird's eye view of the water or opt for a more intimate inn.
    — Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 12 Mar. 2026
  • These high-rise jeans are fitted throughout, with a very subtle flare and a split at the hem.
    — Caroline Hughes, Travel + Leisure, 10 May 2026
  • Pair it with high-rise trousers for work, white jeans for vacation, or linen shorts for errands.
    — Rosie Marder, Travel + Leisure, 7 Mar. 2026
  • Pair it with high-rise trousers for work, white jeans for vacation, or linen shorts for errands.
    — Rosie Marder, Travel + Leisure, 10 Apr. 2026
  • They’re aptly named for their ultra-high-rise design, which should hit right around the ribcage.
    — Clara McMahon, PEOPLE, 28 Sep. 2025
  • They’re designed with a high-rise waist, zip-and-button fly, and five-pocket styling.
    — Jamie Allison Sanders, PEOPLE, 30 Apr. 2026
  • Rock these vintage half-frame glasses with a pair of high-rise straight-leg jeans and a graphic tee.
    — Jacquelyn Smith, Parents, 11 Sep. 2025
  • The menace that this man has in a single eyebrow could power a high-rise.
    — Erin Qualey, Vulture, 17 June 2026
  • The high-rise jeans showcase a relaxed silhouette and hit at around calf length.
    — Izzy Baskette, PEOPLE, 25 Sep. 2025
  • There’s just one high-rise hotel on the beachfront (nine stories counts as a high-rise in these parts).
    — Terry Ward, Travel + Leisure, 9 May 2026
  • The cotton pants feature a high-rise waistband and slightly cropped legs.
    — Isabel Bekele, InStyle, 7 June 2026
  • This drawstring pair is meant to have a relaxed, slouchy leg and a high-rise silhouette.
    — Kaitlin Clapinski, InStyle, 10 Jan. 2026
  • Imagine endless sun and surf, miles of beaches, and not one high-rise condo in sight.
    — Kristy Christiansen, Southern Living, 31 Dec. 2025
  • Made with drapey fabric, these Softstreme high-rise pants feel like a gentle hug.
    — Jasmine Gomez, Travel + Leisure, 7 June 2026
  • Kansas City could soon pave the way for a new high-rise tower in the Plaza.
    — Chris Higgins, Kansas City Star, 11 Sep. 2025
  • This style features a breezy wide-leg fit with a high-rise elastic waistband and roomy pockets.
    — Emily Weaver, PEOPLE, 4 Apr. 2026

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