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
In 2014, John Roberts, the Chief Justice of the Supreme Court, named Boasberg to a seven-year term on the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Court, giving him high-level security clearance.
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Jonathan Blitzer, New Yorker, 20 Aug. 2025
The Tigers arguably return the most high-level contributors of any SEC team, including quarterback Garrett Nussmeier.
—Noah White, Miami Herald, 19 Aug. 2025
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is set to convene his high-level security cabinet on Thursday to discuss expanding the war against Hamas, including the potential full military occupation of the Gaza Strip.
—Amelie Botbol, FOXNews.com, 7 Aug. 2025
On August 7, Zelenskyy held further discussions with German Chancellor Friedrich Merz and French President Emmanuel Macron to coordinate a European position on potential high-level talks.
—Katya Soldak, Forbes.com, 7 Aug. 2025
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Jonathan Blitzer, New Yorker, 20 Aug. 2025
The Tigers arguably return the most high-level contributors of any SEC team, including quarterback Garrett Nussmeier.
—Noah White, Miami Herald, 19 Aug. 2025
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is set to convene his high-level security cabinet on Thursday to discuss expanding the war against Hamas, including the potential full military occupation of the Gaza Strip.
—Amelie Botbol, FOXNews.com, 7 Aug. 2025
On August 7, Zelenskyy held further discussions with German Chancellor Friedrich Merz and French President Emmanuel Macron to coordinate a European position on potential high-level talks.
—Katya Soldak, Forbes.com, 7 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for high-level
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Higher costs Tariffs are disproportionately impacting Black business owners like Blackshear-Calloway and Dosso, said Andre Perry, senior fellow at the Brookings Institution.—
Arriana McLymore,
USA Today,
20 Aug. 2025
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Chelsea handed long-term contracts to their sporting leadership team, with co-sporting directors Paul Winstanley and Laurence Stewart committing to the club until 2031, along with senior recruiters Joe Shields and Sam Jewell.—
James McNicholas,
New York Times,
19 Aug. 2025
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That pass marked Dart’s first snap in a game behind the Giants’ projected starting offensive line with several of their top skill players.—
Pat Leonard,
New York Daily News,
17 Aug. 2025
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Dillon joined Kaulig this year as a full-time driver, mostly securing places in the top 20.—
Saajan Jogia,
MSNBC Newsweek,
16 Aug. 2025
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“High-level.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/high-level. Accessed 27 Aug. 2025.
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