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 Hugging Face hack showed advanced AI systems deciding upon and then orchestrating a high-grade cyberattack on their own—the models working against, rather than according to, human instruction. — Matteo Wong, The Atlantic, 22 July 2026 Danagoulian also suggests that high-grade radiation hardening could improve satellites' chances of surviving a nuclear winter in space. — Tereza Pultarova, Space.com, 8 July 2026 And that’s a relief on a seven-figure motor car made largely of extremely expensive, high-grade carbon fiber. — Jason Barlow, Robb Report, 7 July 2026 Scientists at the Korea Institute of Geoscience and Mineral Resources (KIGAM) have devised a technique to turn still-wet coffee grounds into high-grade biofuel in as little as 90 seconds. — New Atlas, 1 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for high-grade

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Adjective

Estate sales often come with financial obligations and deadlines that ordinary consignments do not, which can make certainty particularly valuable.

— Daniel Cassady, ARTnews.com, 5 Aug. 2026
That network will offer valuable alternatives to the Strait of Hormuz during times of crisis.

— Firmesk Rahim, The Conversation, 5 Aug. 2026

Definition of valuable

Adjective

The current national average cost for regular gas is more than $4 a gallon, according to AAA, and the average for premium gas is almost $5.

— Sara Tenenbaum, CBS News, 6 Aug. 2026
Known for its ultra-premium real estate market and close proximity to Boston, Weston, Massachusetts, stands as one of the most exclusive and expensive towns in the state.

— Sarah Rumpf-Whitten, FOXNews.com, 6 Aug. 2026

Definition of premium

Adjective

This marks mainland Europe's first total eclipse since 1999, with the path of totality sweeping from Russia, across the Arctic, Greenland, and Iceland, before culminating in Spain, a prime viewing destination.

— Jamie Carter, Forbes.com, 8 Aug. 2026
The prime way to see the movie is through 70mm IMAX — delivering an ultrasharp, massive physical film image with a taller aspect ratio that reveals up to 40% more picture than cropped digital or standard digital screens.

— Kaitlyn Harvey, AJC.com, 8 Aug. 2026

Definition of prime

Adjective

Fairview’s board thought hard before committing to such a costly venture, but had a dream, said Edie Kalin, president of the Odd Fellows Home of CT.

— Don Stacom, Hartford Courant, 10 Aug. 2026
Prematurely extending the life of costly fossil fuel power generation in response to rising costs in a market undergoing reforms may straddle Illinois customers with more costs than otherwise necessary.

— Chicago Tribune, Chicago Tribune, 9 Aug. 2026

Definition of costly

Adjective

The Houthis are one of several Iranian proxies that have threatened to widen the conflict with the rebel group striking commercial shipping and recently ramping up attacks targeting Saudi Arabia.

— Ibrahim Dahman, CNN Money, 9 Aug. 2026
Today, its commercial shipbuilding industry has more than 230 times the production capacity of the United States.

— Ariyan Kabir, Fortune, 8 Aug. 2026

Definition of commercial

Adjective

Searching for an affordable alternative, Azature ran a simple search for black precious stones.

— Stephan Rabimov, Forbes.com, 10 Aug. 2026
For centuries, India’s rulers treasured these precious stones, decorating their palaces, thrones, and crowns with them, and wearing them in lavish displays of wealth and opulence.

— Rhea Mogul, CNN Money, 9 Aug. 2026

Definition of precious

Adjective

From intimate chef’s counters to fancy destination restaurants, these are the standout new tables shaping the capital’s ever-evolving food scene.

— Joanne Shurvell, Forbes.com, 9 Aug. 2026
This can be accomplished with any kind of bread, nothing fancy needed, and when the bread is dried, just replace it with a fresh slice.

— Mary Claire Britton, Southern Living, 8 Aug. 2026

Definition of fancy

Adjective

The $55 billion deal — part-funded with $20 billion borrowed against EA itself — buys Riyadh a profitable business and control of some of the biggest franchises in the world’s biggest entertainment industry.

— Tom Chivers, semafor.com, 5 Aug. 2026
Companies are watching their cash piles dwindle, betting that all these upfront investments on data centers and costly AI systems from the likes of Nvidia will be profitable in the long run.

— Ari Levy,Lora Kolodny, CNBC, 5 Aug. 2026

Definition of profitable

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