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

Guests here walk past this property en route to the falls, but The Royal Livingstone is clearly the premium option among the two.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 Oct. 2026
Keep an eye out for discounts on noise-canceling models, wireless earbuds, and premium over-ear options that rarely go on sale.

— ABC News, ABC News, 6 Oct. 2026

Definition of premium

Adjective

Of course, Gen Zers are still in the early stages of their careers and have yet to enter their prime earnings years.

— Joshua Hong, Fortune, 10 Oct. 2026
What to do nearby The hotel sits in a prime position between the sleek towers of the Porta Nuova neighborhood and the city’s historic center.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 9 Oct. 2026

Definition of prime

Adjective

Their first loss of the season came at the hands of unranked rival Oklahoma and two costly interceptions by Arch Manning contributed to the Longhorns' 27-24 defeat.

— Sean Joseph OutKick, FOXNews.com, 11 Oct. 2026
Turning the park into an upscale golf course will mean costlier fees and a likely loss of public space.

— Matthew Daly, Fortune, 10 Oct. 2026

Definition of costly

Adjective

The company says several major railroads are now under contract to deploy its system for commercial freight transport.

— Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 11 Oct. 2026
But there were 22 fewer Korean releases, and Korean commercial films averaged a return of minus 33% in 2025.

— Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 10 Oct. 2026

Definition of commercial

Adjective

Keeping that audience engaged may mean remembering that enthusiasm is a precious resource.

— Alison Foreman, IndieWire, 9 Oct. 2026
The robbers were under the impression that the warehouse held foreign currency but instead found 6,800 candy-bar-sized gold ingots alongside diamonds, travelers checks, and precious metals.

— Frannie Comstock, Encyclopedia Britannica, 9 Oct. 2026

Definition of precious

Adjective

Even before the tariffs, Howard Miller struggled as Americans lost their taste for fancy timepieces such as its signature grandfather and mantel clocks.

— ABC News, ABC News, 11 Oct. 2026
Heinz Beck’s behind the fanciest spot, while the all-day dining restaurant La Casati honors the eccentric aristocrat Luisa, who once owned the building which became the Guggenheim Venice.

— Mark Ellwood, Robb Report, 11 Oct. 2026

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