as in enthusiastically
in an enthusiastic manner
some reviewers had praised the movie sky-high, but we thought that it was just a so-so comedy
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Recent Examples of sky-high
Devan Coggan, EW.com, 17 Mar. 2023
But passenger volume has dropped since then, suggesting sky-high ticket prices to popular destinations may be deterring some potential travelers.
—Roland Li, San Francisco Chronicle, 16 Mar. 2023
Patrick Saunders, Denver Post, 28 Sep. 2025
The result was sky-high Democratic turnout, an electoral swing against the president’s party and a double-digit liberal victory.
—Craig Gilbert, jsonline.com, 25 Sep. 2025
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Adverb
Peter Cushing in Hound of the Baskervilles With his sky-high cheekbones and piercing stare, Peter Cushing looked every part the aloof British detective.
—Devan Coggan, EW.com, 17 Mar. 2023
But passenger volume has dropped since then, suggesting sky-high ticket prices to popular destinations may be deterring some potential travelers.
—Roland Li, San Francisco Chronicle, 16 Mar. 2023
Adjective
With two on and two out, Max Muncy hit a sky-high pop-up to the right side of the infield, where Colorado second baseman Thairo Estrada was ready to make the play.
—Patrick Saunders, Denver Post, 28 Sep. 2025
The result was sky-high Democratic turnout, an electoral swing against the president’s party and a double-digit liberal victory.
—Craig Gilbert, jsonline.com, 25 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for sky-high
Adverb
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TikTok users reacted enthusiastically to the couple’s decision.—
Soo Kim,
MSNBC Newsweek,
10 Oct. 2025
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Unlike other mass-market body sprays marketed to teenage boys, this one isn’t abrasive or musk-heavy; it can be misted on enthusiastically in a locker room or before school without overpowering.—
Jake Henry Smith,
Glamour,
8 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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Planting now gives shrubs and trees maximum time to get ready for next summer.—
Neil Sperry,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
10 Oct. 2025
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As the name implies, the new options menu will give players the opportunity to blaze through the game with infinite health, magic, and money, quicker leveling, maximum damage attacks, and more.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
9 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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The bank estimates that two-thirds of the population are living in extreme poverty — less than $3 a day.—
Preeti Jha,
semafor.com,
8 Oct. 2025
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The ocean anomaly has also been associated with extreme weather events, including droughts; warmer ocean temperatures can also generally help hurricanes develop more rapidly, and exacerbate fires, says Pastelok.—
Simmone Shah,
Time,
8 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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With their pastel-pretty facades and flower box gardens that residents tend to with utmost care, the colorful alleys of Villefranche-sur-Mer are made for impromptu Instagram shoots.—
Chrissie McClatchie,
Travel + Leisure,
6 Oct. 2025
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The safety and satisfaction of our customers remain our utmost concern.—
News Editor,
MSNBC Newsweek,
3 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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This tweed jacket is a close lookalike for Stewart’s, thanks to the double-breasted fit, peaked lapels, and golden buttons.—
Jamie Allison Sanders,
PEOPLE,
11 Sep. 2025
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For his part, Law, who will premiere his own film this week, provided an excellently convincing argument in the fiery northern Mediterranean man-fashion white-dinner-jacket debate that a double-breasted’s peaked lapels should each properly be the dimension of an aircraft carrier deck.—
Guy Martin,
Forbes.com,
2 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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Miners argue increased subjection to the dust has led to an eruption of black lung, an incurable disease associated with inhaling the particles.—
Sasha Rogelberg,
Fortune,
14 Oct. 2025
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However, any increased ability—or need—to rely on parental support does little to support the idea that the American Dream is alive and kicking.—
Hugh Cameron,
MSNBC Newsweek,
10 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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At 1-3, the Giants are still facing an up-hill battle of competing for a playoff spot in the deep NFC.—
Mark Kern,
MSNBC Newsweek,
3 Oct. 2025
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United isn't alone in elevating its up-in-the-air dining experience.—
Michael Cappetta,
Travel + Leisure,
29 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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Our hearts are extra full this week 🥰 #DedicationNight featuring our stars’ special guests is TONIGHT - 8/7c on ABC and Disney+.—
Amanda Castro,
MSNBC Newsweek,
15 Oct. 2025
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Keep reading for a full recap from week 5 of Dancing with the Stars.—
Brianne Tracy,
PEOPLE,
15 Oct. 2025
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“Sky-high.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sky-high. Accessed 16 Oct. 2025.
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