high hopes
noun
: a strong feeling that something good will happen or be true
We had high hopes of winning the game.
Examples of high hopes in a Sentence
Recent Examples on the Web
The Cowboys have high hopes for a second-season jump from outside linebacker Donovan Ezeiruaku.
—
Joseph Hoyt, Dallas Morning News, 2 Mar. 2026
Munie has high hopes for Werner with the Quakes.
—Michael Nowels, Mercury News, 27 Feb. 2026
Do the Browns truly have high hopes for Sanders?
—Zac Jackson, New York Times, 23 Feb. 2026
Most parents have high hopes for their children, aiming to raise self-sufficient individuals who can make thoughtful decisions and tackle life’s challenges independently.
—Jazmin Towe, Parents, 22 Feb. 2026
See All Example Sentences for high hopes
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Joseph Hoyt, Dallas Morning News, 2 Mar. 2026
Munie has high hopes for Werner with the Quakes.
—Michael Nowels, Mercury News, 27 Feb. 2026
Do the Browns truly have high hopes for Sanders?
—Zac Jackson, New York Times, 23 Feb. 2026
Most parents have high hopes for their children, aiming to raise self-sufficient individuals who can make thoughtful decisions and tackle life’s challenges independently.
—Jazmin Towe, Parents, 22 Feb. 2026
See All Example Sentences for high hopes
Cite this Entry
“High hopes.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/high%20hopes. Accessed 9 Mar. 2026.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
