high and low

Definition of high and lownext
as in everywhere
in every place or in all places I've been looking high and low for my glasses

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Recent Examples of high and low Very high and low waistbands are also hard to pull off—so when in doubt, opt for a mid-rise. Avery Matera, Glamour, 10 Oct. 2025 But the 24-year-old has dealt with each high and low with his trademark calm and cool demeanor. Luke Smith, New York Times, 8 Oct. 2025 Through every high and low, your love has carried us. Gil Kaufman, Billboard, 3 Oct. 2025 Through every high and low, your love has carried us. Virginia Chamlee, PEOPLE, 2 Oct. 2025 See All Example Sentences for high and low
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Adverb
  • The art is absolutely everywhere and contributes enormously to the vibrant, dynamic feel of the place.
    Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 8 Jan. 2026
  • Chocolate brown suede has been everywhere lately — and Kate Middleton leaned into the winter shoe trend while coordinating with Prince William during a visit to Charing Cross Hospital in west London on Thursday.
    Maggie Clancy, Footwear News, 8 Jan. 2026
Adverb
  • Season 30’s contestants come from far and wide, originating from reality TV, music, sports and pop culture.
    Sabrina Weiss, PEOPLE, 5 Jan. 2026
  • The popular fest that draws guests from far and wide will be bigger than ever with new features to captivate those attend, said event planner Lauren Willard-Ferguson.
    Pamela McLoughlin, Hartford Courant, 2 Jan. 2026

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“High and low.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/high%20and%20low. Accessed 10 Jan. 2026.

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