the high ground

noun

: a position in which one has an advantage over others

They claim to have the (intellectual) high ground in this debate.

Examples of the high ground in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

This is all moving quickly, but Sanders’ decision not to follow Shah in endorsing a more contested, open replacement fight may allow his critics to gain the high ground. — David Weigel, semafor.com, 7 July 2026

Be better, take the high ground, be respectful, obey the laws, help your neighbor. — Joe Kinsey Outkick, FOXNews.com, 1 June 2026

The signs dive into the backstory of landmarks like Fort Revere Park, where the high ground offers a clear look at the Boston Harbor. — Cheryl Maguire, Travel + Leisure, 18 May 2026

Zaragoza stationed his men on the high ground, hidden behind cacti, behind walls of dilapidated forts, in ditches. — Encyclopedia Britannica, 4 May 2026

Rhymes for the high ground

• aboveground
• battleground
• belowground
• paperbound
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