high on the list
idiom
: considered to be a very good choice from among others
He is high on the list of possible candidates for the job.
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Fruits and Vegetables Are Lesser Sources Of all the dietary sources of zinc, fruits and vegetables don't rank very high on the list.
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Jamie Johnson, Verywell Health, 15 Dec. 2025
For most—if not all—a trip to the DMV isn’t high on the list of fun things to do.
—Jasmine Gomez, Travel + Leisure, 11 Dec. 2025
Skiing, one of his passions of a lifetime, is also high on the list.
—Luisa Zargani, Footwear News, 24 Nov. 2025
Undiminished curiosity, passion, drive, imagination and clarity of vision are probably high on the list of essential factors.
—David Rooney, HollywoodReporter, 20 Nov. 2025
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Jamie Johnson, Verywell Health, 15 Dec. 2025
For most—if not all—a trip to the DMV isn’t high on the list of fun things to do.
—Jasmine Gomez, Travel + Leisure, 11 Dec. 2025
Skiing, one of his passions of a lifetime, is also high on the list.
—Luisa Zargani, Footwear News, 24 Nov. 2025
Undiminished curiosity, passion, drive, imagination and clarity of vision are probably high on the list of essential factors.
—David Rooney, HollywoodReporter, 20 Nov. 2025
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“High on the list.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/high%20on%20the%20list. Accessed 24 Dec. 2025.
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