HIGH-GRADE Synonyms: 31 Similar and Opposite Words

high-grade

adjective

Definition of high-grade

as in valuable

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Recent Examples of high-grade The largest iron ore magnetization roasting project in the world, which can convert discarded mine tailings into high-grade iron concentrate, has begun operations in China. — Georgina Jedikovska, Interesting Engineering, 7 Sep. 2026 Phenomenal energy, and the world outside, cocooned behind high-grade drywall. — Los Angeles Times, 2 Sep. 2026 Low-grade astrocytomas are more common in children, while high-grade astrocytomas, such as glioblastoma, tend to grow and spread within the brain and spinal cord quickly and are more common in adults. — Angeline Jane Bernabe, ABC News, 28 Aug. 2026 The swivel is made of high-grade metal, and the bag is made with super durable Maya hide leather. — Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 18 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for high-grade

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Adjective

Researchers in Germany are testing two processes to recover valuable metals from old magnets, including a method that uses ammonium chloride instead of conventional hydrochloric acid.

— Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 3 Nov. 2026
An outright ban on the use of the technology would remove a valuable tool only because some departments have used it carelessly.

— Edward Longe, Washington Post, 2 Nov. 2026

Definition of valuable

Adjective

Pony hair, crafted out of genuine cowhide, is a premium choice, not only because of its distinct aesthetic but also due to the excellence of the material’s quality.

— Stacia Datskovska, Footwear News, 27 Oct. 2026
Retailers now sell premium foods, specialty products and household basics under their own names, and the quality often holds up next to the big names.

— Ashley Lynch, Charlotte Observer, 27 Oct. 2026

Definition of premium

Adjective

Frank Nazar had a prime opportunity to put the Hawks back ahead less than four minutes later — he was given a penalty shot after defenseman Andreas Englund hooked him on a breakaway.

— Kalen Lumpkins, Chicago Tribune, 30 Oct. 2026
Parent company Kering had acquired the building in 2023, before forming a joint venture with Ardian that gave the private equity firm a majority stake in a portfolio of prime real estate assets, including the Avenue Montaigne location.

— Joelle Diderich, Footwear News, 30 Oct. 2026

Definition of prime

Adjective

Sloppiness continues Penalties and costly mistakes continue to undermine Sumrall’s team.

— Edgar Thompson, The Orlando Sentinel, 1 Nov. 2026
The attacks have disrupted electricity and water supplies, halted business activity and forced residents to rely on costly alternatives, driving up prices.

— Hamza Fahmy, Los Angeles Times, 1 Nov. 2026

Definition of costly

Adjective

Government should set a clear course and let businesses decide which technologies make commercial sense.

— Rick Lazio, Fortune, 24 Oct. 2026
The building was under construction on a busy commercial street in the Eastleigh area, which is often crowded with thousands of traders and residents.

— ABC News, ABC News, 24 Oct. 2026

Definition of commercial

Adjective

The tone, momentum and overall direction often are determined by a precious few snaps, and instead of stacking breakthrough moments the Chiefs kept stalling.

— Kansas City Star, Kansas City Star, 29 Oct. 2026
The mirror-polished finish and understated curves look polished enough for a dinner party without feeling too precious for everyday meals.

— Francesca Krempa, Bon Appetit Magazine, 29 Oct. 2026

Definition of precious

Adjective

La Dame, the teeny fancy French eatery, requires reservations made as far in advance as possible.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 31 Oct. 2026
When there must be some interlude of friction or a character needs to be brought low, The Gilded Age’s preferred mechanism is a dinner, ideally a fancy one with a complicated guest list and a variety of logistical obstacles.

— Kathryn VanArendonk, Vulture, 30 Oct. 2026

Definition of fancy

Adjective

The company’s profitable services business grew less than 10% during the September quarter, the slowest expansion since 2022.

— Kif Leswing, CNBC, 2 Nov. 2026
Meanwhile, as hip-house took hold Stateside, those who had licked a new sonic language weren’t going to sit a profitable wave out.

— Gabriel Szatan, Pitchfork, 2 Nov. 2026

Definition of profitable

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