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

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

Alternatively, the Premier package, DirecTV’s top-tier Signature package, includes Paramount+ Premium at no extra cost as part of its premium channel lineup.

— Erin Lassner, HollywoodReporter, 20 Sep. 2026
At a gas station in Lansing, Michigan, Rina Risper spent $50 on 8 gallons of premium gas.

— ABC News, ABC News, 20 Sep. 2026

Definition of premium

Adjective

The lawn’s early closure that year, which usually is done over the winter, coincided with peak fall foliage-viewing season, putting a prime spot for autumn leaf lovers off limits.

— Thomas Tracy, New York Daily News, 25 Sep. 2026
An influx of federal money could help Kuna check the most expensive item off of its transit wishlist — and prime the Treasure Valley boomtown for further growth south of its city center.

— Mark Dee, Idaho Statesman, 25 Sep. 2026

Definition of prime

Adjective

One of the biggest lessons from 2026 was the importance of finishing games and avoiding a costly losing streak.

— Brandon Liguori, Miami Herald, 27 Sep. 2026
The Browns outlasted the Carolina Panthers, 21-18, dropping the Panthers to 1-2 on a day that was costly in many ways.

— Scott Fowler, Charlotte Observer, 27 Sep. 2026

Definition of costly

Adjective

Georgia Power recently opened a 128-megawatt commercial battery storage facility.

— Aman Tripathi, Interesting Engineering, 26 Sep. 2026
His appointment adds commercial experience in both the fiber markets Circulose serves and the recycling technologies supplying them.

— Alexandra Harrell, Footwear News, 25 Sep. 2026

Definition of commercial

Adjective

Seeing these two girl dads tear up about walking their babies down the aisle, the passage of time, and the inviolate personhood of their daughters was tender and precious.

— Bethy Squires, Vulture, 25 Sep. 2026
One burns the only copy of her sister’s precious handwritten manuscript; at least two others set houses on fire, one while her unsuspecting parents are still asleep inside.

— Hillary Busis, Vanity Fair, 25 Sep. 2026

Definition of precious

Adjective

Things escalate as the two share a car ride home from a fancy gala and the bad man yells at her for embarrassing him.

— Alejandra Gularte, Vulture, 28 Sep. 2026
The fancy find is available in several styles, including a silver finish and a black lantern shape.

— Better Homes & Gardens, Better Homes & Gardens, 27 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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