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 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 Most of it is bigeye and yellowfin tuna, which is sold fresh as high-grade fish used in poke and sushi. — NPR, 3 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for high-grade

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Adjective

Regional authorities said that the entire caper was conducted within three minutes and that the thieves targeted the most valuable paintings in the museum, which occupies the French old master’s one-time residence.

— News Desk, Artforum, 12 Oct. 2026
Bassetti argued that the company’s scale represented an increasingly valuable asset for streamers.

— Elsa Keslassy, Variety, 12 Oct. 2026

Definition of valuable

Adjective

The premium line's newest additions are its Sphere Class vessels, Sun Princess and Star Princess.

— Jessica Mekles, FOXNews.com, 13 Oct. 2026
The report recommends textured, dusty finishes as well as premium applications that can take the color beyond a single season.

— Alexandra Harrell, Footwear News, 12 Oct. 2026

Definition of premium

Adjective

Olivia Rodrigo’s recent Daisy Chain Fields, despite some long food and shuttle lines, was a prime example of how organized a first-year festival can be.

— Nicole Fell, HollywoodReporter, 16 Oct. 2026
So customers could potentially come to the fourth floor in the morning to do a Lagree class, suggested Julie Gasperini, director of buying for KaDeWe group, one of the prime organizers of partners for the hub.

— Cathrin Schaer, Footwear News, 16 Oct. 2026

Definition of prime

Adjective

The Georgia quarterback threw two interceptions for the first time as the Bulldogs’ starter and had a costly late fumble that set up Auburn’s game-winning field goal.

— Connor Riley, AJC.com, 18 Oct. 2026
While very effective, this can be a very costly enterprise, especially in colder weather.

— Christopher McFadden, Interesting Engineering, 17 Oct. 2026

Definition of costly

Adjective

Sullivan touted his Bycatch Reduction Act, a bill intended to reduce excess fish caught by large commercial trawlers.

— Matthew Choi The Washington Post, Arkansas Online, 17 Oct. 2026
Over the course of 10 years, Vincent created more than 800 paintings and 700 drawings, desperately hoping for financial independence and commercial success.

— Joan Martelli, Time, 17 Oct. 2026

Definition of commercial

Adjective

These days, the jeweler is as much a designer as a diamond destination, with collections that give the precious stones a little personality.

— Lilah Ramzi, Vogue, 15 Oct. 2026
Non yield bearing precious metals such as gold and silver simultaneously traded down, while the US Dollar Index touched an 18 month high during intraday trading.

— , CNBC, 15 Oct. 2026

Definition of precious

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