as in senior
of great importance or high rank
These military secrets are known only to a few high-level government officials.
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Recent Examples of high-level
Some companies outsource their customer support to maintain a high-level service quality.
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Lyssanoel Frater, USA Today, 18 May 2026
At that point, the country was known for its eco-lodges and beach hotels, but high-level luxury was virtually nonexistent.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 16 May 2026
Clubs such as the New York Red Bulls, Philadelphia Union and FC Dallas have produced high-level talent.
—Clemente Lisi, Forbes.com, 16 May 2026
Softball wrapped itself around her identity, as high-level sports often do.
—Ira Gorawara, New York Times, 15 May 2026
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Lyssanoel Frater, USA Today, 18 May 2026
At that point, the country was known for its eco-lodges and beach hotels, but high-level luxury was virtually nonexistent.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 16 May 2026
Clubs such as the New York Red Bulls, Philadelphia Union and FC Dallas have produced high-level talent.
—Clemente Lisi, Forbes.com, 16 May 2026
Softball wrapped itself around her identity, as high-level sports often do.
—Ira Gorawara, New York Times, 15 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for high-level
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There are 29 senior players listed in the first-team squad on the club website, plus several who are on loan or have signed pre-agreements to join this summer.—
Cerys Jones,
New York Times,
21 May 2026
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Amanda Lee Myers is a senior crime reporter who covers the death penalty, cold case investigations and breaking news for USA TODAY.—
Amanda Lee Myers,
USA Today,
21 May 2026
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Williams is wrapping up one of the best rookie contracts ever for a player drafted outside of the top 10, having already established himself as an All-Star, All-NBA and All-Defensive team selection for an NBA champion.—
Law Murray,
New York Times,
21 May 2026
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Had the Notre Dame game continued in 2026, SC would have played four of the top five teams in the country last season, per SP+.—
Ian Miller OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
11 May 2026
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“High-level.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/high-level. Accessed 22 May. 2026.
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