This word is borrowed directly from the French verb "rechercher," meaning "to carefully seek out." As it's used in English, the adjective describes rare items that also have a sense of luxuriousness or refinement. For example, a rare first-edition book could be described as "recherché," but a grubby piece of sports memorabilia might not rate the adjective, no matter how one-of-a-kind it is. ...
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