high concept
noun
a simple and often striking idea or premise, as of a story or film, that lends itself to easy promotion and marketing.
Origin of high concept
First recorded in 1980–85
Words nearby high concept
Example sentences from the Web for high concept
Not by coincidence, they were first and foremost actual painters—not high-concept stunt artists.
From Lady Gaga To Jay-Z, “Serious” Art Is Ruining Pop Music |James Poulos |November 24, 2013 |DAILY BEASTLacob: I wanted to be hooked by this high-concept thriller, but the pilot felt a little predictable.
Fall-Winter TV Preview: Snap Judgments of 2013–14’s New Shows |Jace Lacob, Kevin Fallon |July 16, 2013 |DAILY BEASTThere are home objects of every shape and size: from luscious couches to high-concept design prototypes.
The 4 Most Fashionable Chairs from Salone del Mobile 2013 |Isabel Wilkinson |April 12, 2013 |DAILY BEAST
British Dictionary definitions for high concept
high concept
noun
- popular appeal
- high-concept (as modifier)Baz Luhrmann's high-concept Romeo and Juliet