as in senior
of great importance or high rank
These military secrets are known only to a few high-level government officials.
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Recent Examples of high-level
Annabelle Curran, Ella Morgan and Stephanie Leblanc are high-level playmakers on the attack.
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Tom Mulherin, Boston Herald, 12 Jan. 2026
In addition to the ongoing uncertainties around NASA's future direction, ESA has some choices to make in its own Human and Robotic Exploration program due to the decisions of its member states, which were made at the agency's latest high-level council.
—Tereza Pultarova, Space.com, 12 Jan. 2026
Smith emphasized attracting American talent as a priority, particularly challenging given that most high-level Americans pursue European opportunities.
—Colin Cerniglia, Charlotte Observer, 12 Jan. 2026
In addition to high-level reassignments, a significant number of field-office directors were replaced with Border Patrol leadership, who are perceived to be more aggressive.
—Will Gottsegen, The Atlantic, 10 Jan. 2026
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Tom Mulherin, Boston Herald, 12 Jan. 2026
In addition to the ongoing uncertainties around NASA's future direction, ESA has some choices to make in its own Human and Robotic Exploration program due to the decisions of its member states, which were made at the agency's latest high-level council.
—Tereza Pultarova, Space.com, 12 Jan. 2026
Smith emphasized attracting American talent as a priority, particularly challenging given that most high-level Americans pursue European opportunities.
—Colin Cerniglia, Charlotte Observer, 12 Jan. 2026
In addition to high-level reassignments, a significant number of field-office directors were replaced with Border Patrol leadership, who are perceived to be more aggressive.
—Will Gottsegen, The Atlantic, 10 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for high-level
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Talla Mountjoy is senior director of programs for the Forum for Free Inquiry and Expression at the University of Chicago.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
15 Jan. 2026
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Last month before the Alamo Bowl, starting quarterback Jayden Maiava announced his intention to stay at USC for his redshirt senior season after leading the Big Ten with 3,711 passing yards.—
Haley Sawyer,
Oc Register,
15 Jan. 2026
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New England Fish Chowder was apparently a top pick, as was a unique heat-and-eat soup recipe called Purée Mongol Soup.—
Karla Walsh,
Better Homes & Gardens,
15 Jan. 2026
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Wagler, one of the top freshmen in the country, finished with five rebounds and three assists.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
15 Jan. 2026
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