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 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 More than 1,700 high-grade filters were installed, air purifiers were purchased for every classroom, and surfaces inside and outside were tested for heavy metals, ammonia, and toxins. — Joy Benedict, CBS News, 31 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for high-grade

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Adjective

And one of its most valuable assets is the ground game’s ability to open up the passing offense.

— Connor Dullinger, Los Angeles Times, 21 Sep. 2026
However, conventional disposal tactics like landfills and incineration trigger severe environmental pollution while squandering valuable resources.

— Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 21 Sep. 2026

Definition of valuable

Adjective

This is the time of year the prime starters separate themselves from average ones.

— Paul Sullivan, Chicago Tribune, 19 Sep. 2026
Availability rates in a few corridors — Park Avenue, the World Trade Center — are under 10 percent, rents in some buildings have gone up 20 percent since the winter, and brokers are even starting to see bidding wars over prime office spaces.

— Kim Velsey, Curbed, 18 Sep. 2026

Definition of prime

Adjective

Nazareth 17, Providence 7 Providence senior Broden Mackert ran for 119 yards on 18 carries Friday night, including a 23-yard touchdown run as the Celtics tried to rally in the fourth quarter, but four turnovers proved costly.

— Chicago Tribune, Chicago Tribune, 19 Sep. 2026
Sellers went 25-of-40 passing for 282 yards, two touchdowns with the two costly interceptions after the Gamecocks lost the lead.

— ABC News, ABC News, 19 Sep. 2026

Definition of costly

Adjective

Discard the plant debris in the garbage or at a commercial landscape waste operation where compost piles will get hot enough to kill the insects.

— Tim Johnson, Chicago Tribune, 20 Sep. 2026
The Los Angeles museum mixes the work of populist painters, commercial illustrators and comic artists with the kind of fine artists more associated with major museums.

— ABC News, ABC News, 19 Sep. 2026

Definition of commercial

Adjective

Trade wars generally involve big economic sectors such as autos, energy, agriculture, tech and precious metals, but rarely does the discussion turn to sport.

— Rick Burton, Sportico.com, 18 Sep. 2026
Spacecraft burn precious fuel carrying heavy ceramic heat shields.

— Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 18 Sep. 2026

Definition of precious

Adjective

Speaking of which, our final fancy-breakfast-table showdown of the season, in which Byron and Secretary Mullins manage to win the ever-begrudging Russian ambassador Maxim Petrov over to their plan.

— Andy Andersen, Vulture, 20 Sep. 2026
PetMD recommends skipping the fancy labels and instead choosing shampoos that are pH-balanced for dogs and targeted to actual skin and coat needs like dryness, shedding or itching.

— Ryan Brennan, Sacbee.com, 19 Sep. 2026

Definition of fancy

Adjective

But raising hogs was physically demanding work and became less profitable for the family over time, Faaborg said.

— Rachel Cramer, NPR, 21 Sep. 2026
Produced for just $10 million, the surprise horror hit has become A24‘s highest-grossing release of all time as well as one of the most profitable movies of the year.

— Rebecca Rubin, Variety, 20 Sep. 2026

Definition of profitable

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