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 The largest iron ore magnetization roasting project in the world, which can convert discarded mine tailings into high-grade iron concentrate, has begun operations in China. — Georgina Jedikovska, Interesting Engineering, 7 Sep. 2026 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 See All Example Sentences for high-grade

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Adjective

Researchers in Germany are testing two processes to recover valuable metals from old magnets, including a method that uses ammonium chloride instead of conventional hydrochloric acid.

— Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 3 Nov. 2026
An outright ban on the use of the technology would remove a valuable tool only because some departments have used it carelessly.

— Edward Longe, Washington Post, 2 Nov. 2026

Definition of valuable

Adjective

The company reported gains across categories including premium large format box office (XD, Imax) and ScreenX), which surged 50% year-over and surpassed the chain’s prior record by 20%.

— Jill Goldsmith, Deadline, 3 Nov. 2026
The Office Lounge offers a variety of signature cocktails, from $15 to $17, premium liquor, charcuterie boards and shrimp cocktails.

— Noelle Alviz-Gransee, Kansas City Star, 3 Nov. 2026

Definition of premium

Adjective

My Daughter is a Zombie is a prime example of the importance of that relationship with fans.

— Diana Lodderhose, Deadline, 6 Nov. 2026
Other prime spots include the south side of 59th Street between Columbus Circle and Sixth Avenue and the entire stretch of Sixth Avenue between 38th and 59th.

— Rachel Chang, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 Nov. 2026

Definition of prime

Adjective

The Russian missiles that hit overnight across the Ukrainian capital, Kyiv, damaged homes and commercial properties, triggering new power and water outages, national and city authorities said.

— Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 8 Nov. 2026
Together, those businesses span much of a card’s commercial journey — grading, pricing, storage, sales and even financing against collectibles.

— Matthew Tan, CNBC, 7 Nov. 2026

Definition of commercial

Adjective

For studio apartment dwellers or homes where square footage is precious, this miniature cart is slim enough to slip into discreet spaces until happy hour rolls around.

— Yelena Moroz Alpert, Architectural Digest, 6 Nov. 2026
In Spain, the 12 August band of totality cut across the north of the country; the center line of the shadow passed within 11 kilometers of Pico Trigaza, promising Druckmüller and his colleagues a precious 107 seconds of totality.

— IEEE Spectrum, IEEE Spectrum, 5 Nov. 2026

Definition of precious

Adjective

Many maples are full of dreys (the fancy name for a squirrel’s nest), and the squirrels barely expend any energy to feed their family.

— Carl R. Gold, Baltimore Sun, 8 Nov. 2026
Elegant pendant necklaces make a timeless statement, with single and double-stone designs, plus fancy yellow styles as well.

— ABC News, ABC News, 7 Nov. 2026

Definition of fancy

Adjective

The company’s profitable services business grew less than 10% during the September quarter, the slowest expansion since 2022.

— Kif Leswing, CNBC, 2 Nov. 2026
Meanwhile, as hip-house took hold Stateside, those who had licked a new sonic language weren’t going to sit a profitable wave out.

— Gabriel Szatan, Pitchfork, 2 Nov. 2026

Definition of profitable

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