high-grade

adjective

Definition of high-gradenext
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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for high-grade
  1. valuable
  2. premium
  3. prime
  4. costly
  5. commercial
  6. precious
  7. fancy
  8. profitable
Adjective
  • As luxury becomes both more ubiquitous and more expensive, being desirable without being everywhere could prove a valuable position to hold.
    — Kate Hardcastle, Forbes.com, 13 Aug. 2026
  • To further complicate things, baseball is heading toward a labor fight in which owners are aiming to swap short-term financial pain for cost caps that would make every team more valuable.
    — Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 12 Aug. 2026
Definition of valuable
Adjective
  • That is particularly valuable across Asia-Pacific and the Middle East, where travel retail remains an important shop window for premium international brands.
    — Kate Hardcastle, Forbes.com, 13 Aug. 2026
  • While there is a free version of the app that lets users organize their accounts and track spending, the subscription cancellation feature is part of the premium version.
    — Kelsey Neubauer, CNBC, 12 Aug. 2026
Definition of premium
Adjective
  • The prime location and low light pollution make AutoCamp a solid stargazing location, so most guests return after dark.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 15 Aug. 2026
  • Deco is now accelerating further exits, with Jules Kounde and Marc Casado as prime candidates.
    — Tom Sanderson, Forbes.com, 15 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 first model was an unexpected commercial success, redefining the lightweight mid-range laptop market.
    — Ewan Spence, Forbes.com, 16 Aug. 2026
  • Abdiel also said he was told his commercial driver’s license would be canceled.
    — Maria Santana, CNN Money, 15 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 summer of 2026 may go down as one of the most profitable for the city of Boston and the surrounding areas.
    — Mike Sullivan, CBS News, 13 Aug. 2026
  • The rise in CoreWeave stock – abetted by short-sellers with 18% of the stock’s float, per the Wall Street Journal, covering their positions – suggests that investors concluded backlog could become profitable revenue.
    — Peter Cohan, Forbes.com, 12 Aug. 2026
Definition of profitable

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“High-grade.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/high-grade. Accessed 17 Aug. 2026.

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