high on

phrase

: enthusiastically in approval or support of
party leaders high on a new candidate

Examples of high on in a Sentence

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Perhaps the most special suite is the Romeo e Giulietta, an intimate two-story villa perched high on the cliff above the sea with a terrace equipped with a heated infinity pool and solarium. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 26 Sep. 2026 Anderson endured the tragedy of losing a son, Liam Anderson, who was fatally beaten in 2018 by a man who was high on drugs at the time. — Lars Brandle, Billboard, 23 Sep. 2026 Zhang said Taiwan, tech and trade are high on Xi's agenda this trip. — Jennifer Pak, NPR, 23 Sep. 2026 Trade and issues surrounding AI are likely to be high on the agenda. — Ann Scott Tyson, Christian Science Monitor, 22 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for high on

Word History

First Known Use

1933, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of high on was in 1933

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“High on.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/high%20on. Accessed 1 Oct. 2026.

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