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 Pizza is getting more popular, and so are hamburgers, made with high-grade wagyu beef. — Adam Yamaguchi, CBS News, 14 June 2026 Shields recommends purchasing mop heads made from sturdy materials, such as high-grade cotton or microfiber. — Lauren David, Southern Living, 22 May 2026 Luckily, there is no need to use only high-grade topsoil; there are several other alternative fillers that are not only economical but also improve the soil over time. — Nadia Hassani, The Spruce, 20 May 2026 Stowers is similarly sized to Sadiq (6-4 and 239 at the Combine) and put up high-grade athletic testing marks. — Parker Gabriel, Denver Post, 14 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for high-grade

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Adjective

This auction at Sotheby’s set a record for most valuable fossil ever sold.

— Kristi Curry Rogers, Washington Post, 16 July 2026
Grand Slam events have updated commercial regulations to more clearly distinguish athletic equipment from luxury marketing placements, reflecting how valuable athlete visibility has become for fashion brands.

— Nethumi Kannangara, Sportico.com, 15 July 2026

Definition of valuable

Adjective

Both models are constructed with premium Japanese kip leather and engineered to offer a lighter feel and fast break-in period.

— Steve Henson, Los Angeles Times, 15 July 2026
The video board looks the same, but there were upgrades in the guts of that, along with new carpeting and furniture mostly in premium areas and an overhaul of the fan shop.

— ABC News, ABC News, 14 July 2026

Definition of premium

Adjective

As the contract renewal window builds throughout September and October, this is prime territory for networks to launch aggressive marketing campaigns alongside the launch of new iPhone models.

— Ewan Spence, Forbes.com, 11 July 2026
The four- or six-person domes have lofts, full bathrooms with walk-in showers and prime stargazing right from bed.

— Tree Meinch, Midwest Living, 11 July 2026

Definition of prime

Adjective

One Indian national is missing after a commercial vessel was attacked near the Strait of Hormuz on Sunday, India’s Ministry of External Affairs said.

— CNN Money, CNN Money, 12 July 2026
In an 80-page ruling obtained by Rolling Stone, the Puerto Rico Supreme Court found that Carliz De La Cruz Hernández can move forward with her claim that the recording’s use violated her right to protect her identity from commercial exploitation.

— Nancy Dillon, Rolling Stone, 11 July 2026

Definition of commercial

Adjective

Founded in 2000, APMEX (American Precious Metals Exchange) is one of the largest online retailers of precious metals in the United States and the world.

— Jamela Adam, USA Today, 5 July 2026
Argentina fans certainly owned the pre-game festivities, with the white-and-sky-blue jerseys dominating the parking lots, concession booths and precious corners of shade outside Hard Rock Stadium on Friday.

— Matias Ocner, Miami Herald, 3 July 2026

Definition of precious

Adjective

If you fancy boutiques over big brand hotels, this sexy stunner in Dallas’s Harwood District is an absolute must for its great pool, creative cuisine, and sophisticated weekend tea.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 4 July 2026
Federal prosecutors said Englander and Lee, listed in court filings as Staffer B, were plied with fancy meals, expensive alcohol and other freebies by people seeking to do business with the city.

— Melissa Gomez, Los Angeles Times, 4 July 2026

Definition of fancy

Adjective

That $54,380 made for a profitable shopping trip, even without BOGO buys.

— David J. Neal, Miami Herald, 15 July 2026
Budget carriers have been under pressure to go upmarket as larger rivals post revenue growth from the front of the cabin, upending discounters’ once-profitable model of no-frills seating and amenities.

— Leslie Josephs, CNBC, 14 July 2026

Definition of profitable

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