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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The afternoon high on Sunday will be near 53, with a low of 34 expected overnight after the storm dissipates. — Hali Smith october 29, Idaho Statesman, 29 Oct. 2026 Soft purple eye shadow complemented the intricate three-dimensional flowers on her gown, while pink blush high on her cheekbones gave the 20-year-old actress a flattering glow. — Arushi Jacob, Footwear News, 29 Oct. 2026 Under his leadership, the district expanded from one school to four and received plaudits for spending less than other districts per pupil while scoring high on tests. — Chicago Tribune, 29 Oct. 2026 The stock is up almost 17% in three months and hit a new high on Tuesday. — Jason Gewirtz, CNBC, 29 Oct. 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 5 Nov. 2026.

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