high-grade

adjective

Definition of high-gradenext
as in valuable

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Recent Examples of high-grade Sunshine is restarting Idaho’s storied, high-grade Sunshine silver mine. — Michael Bloom, CNBC, 29 June 2026 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 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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for high-grade
  1. valuable
  2. premium
  3. prime
  4. costly
  5. commercial
  6. precious
  7. fancy
  8. profitable
Adjective
  • The now-defunct Broward airline has chosen a lead bidder in the auction of its former corporate headquarters in Dania Beach, among its most valuable assets.
    — Vinod Sreeharsha, Miami Herald, 30 July 2026
  • Shares rose 470% on their first day, making the chipmaker the most valuable company listed in mainland China.
    — Nicholas Gordon, Fortune, 29 July 2026
Definition of valuable
Adjective
  • Berto Industria Tessile, which specializes in premium denim for fashion, accessories and furniture and has a bespoke arm for one-of-a-kind fabrics, has played a key role in adapting the fiber for use in denim.
    — Angela Velasquez, Footwear News, 30 July 2026
  • As with The Odyssey, Imax and premium-format screens will make up significant chunks of both films’ theatrical totals.
    — Eric Vilas-Boas, Vulture, 30 July 2026
Definition of premium
Adjective
  • Protecting Jizan from regular Houthi strikes has been a prime motivation for past diplomatic efforts.
    — Chris Lau, CNN Money, 26 July 2026
  • Its more than 440 vertebrate species include 39 fishes, 64 reptiles, 50 mammals and 235 birds (which make the Okefenokee a prime bird watching venue).
    — Charles Seabrook, AJC.com, 25 July 2026
Definition of prime
Adjective
  • Tango sits almost exactly where it was taken, in a costly, high-end berth in Palma.
    — Giacomo Tognini, Forbes.com, 26 July 2026
  • Even people who know a lot about finances can get confused and make costly mistakes.
    — Liz Weston, San Diego Union-Tribune, 26 July 2026
Definition of costly
Adjective
  • The readings run from plain commercial interest, since Anthropic sells closed frontier access, to a substantive safety position that weights once released cannot be recalled.
    — Sandy Carter, Forbes.com, 26 July 2026
  • With the symphony’s blessing, Draiblate began working as a commercial airline pilot in November 2022.
    — Catherine E. Shoichet, CNN Money, 25 July 2026
Definition of commercial
Adjective
  • The timepiece veers confidently into tool-watch territory, separating it from other precious-metal and bracelet Overseas models.
    — Paige Reddinger, Robb Report, 26 July 2026
  • Use this precious space to describe your related skills or experience, not the general importance of the role.
    — Amy Lindgren, Twin Cities, 25 July 2026
Definition of precious
Adjective
  • There is nothing new and fancy about the Galaxy Z Flip 8's camera system.
    — Florence Ion, PC Magazine, 26 July 2026
  • Why Small Gifts Matter More Than Their Price The best amenities are not always the fanciest.
    — Jim Dobson, Forbes.com, 25 July 2026
Definition of fancy
Adjective
  • The question now for parent company Comcast is whether the streaming service can remain profitable amid an ever-changing sports broadcasting landscape.
    — Nicole Kraft, Forbes.com, 29 July 2026
  • Instead, unions will have to build the case that corporate investments in pro-worker AI can benefit both labor and management, making the former more productive and the latter more profitable.
    — Daron Acemoglu, The Atlantic, 28 July 2026
Definition of profitable

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“High-grade.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/high-grade. Accessed 2 Aug. 2026.

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