high-test

adjective

Definition of high-testnext
1
as in high-grade

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as in high-octane

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Recent Examples of high-test The graduation ceremony and the reception afterward are cute and heartwarming for the grown-ups, bittersweet and mortifying for the kids, who skive off to smoke some of Ed’s high-test weed and have a little Texas Forever moment, toasting their enduring friendships. — Sophie Brookover, Vulture, 27 Mar. 2026 Unlike many rocket engines used for hypersonic vehicles, the Draper engine runs on high-test hydrogen peroxide and kerosene. — New Atlas, 25 Feb. 2026 Eventually, every artist runs out of mountains to climb, or—at the very least—needs a little help finding the high-test 92-octane fuel that can successfully power the creative engine that idles in their brain. — Charlie Warzel, The Atlantic, 26 Apr. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for high-test
  1. high-grade
  2. high-octane
  3. premium
  4. undiluted
  5. better
  6. unmixed
  7. special
  8. fancy
Adjective
  • Scientists at the Korea Institute of Geoscience and Mineral Resources (KIGAM) have devised a technique to turn still-wet coffee grounds into high-grade biofuel in as little as 90 seconds.
    — New Atlas, New Atlas, 1 July 2026
  • Sunshine is restarting Idaho’s storied, high-grade Sunshine silver mine.
    — Michael Bloom, CNBC, 29 June 2026
Definition of high-grade
Adjective
  • Now, the high-octane penalty shootout comes to AT&T Stadium for just the second time in the venue’s soccer history.
    — Jim Barnes, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 3 July 2026
  • But many drivers falsely believe high-octane gas offers a kind of treat for their engines.
    — David Goldman, CNN Money, 3 July 2026
Definition of high-octane
Adjective
  • This plan offers the shelf-stable convenience of traditional kibble but elevates it with premium ingredients and superior taste.
    — Rachel Cortez, USA Today, 8 July 2026
  • At Yakumi, guests can discover Akune beef, a premium Japanese wagyu known for its fine marbling, tenderness and refined richness.
    — Ching Dee, Forbes.com, 8 July 2026
Definition of premium
Adjective
  • Don’t use undiluted vinegar since its acidity can damage outer frames or other surfaces near the glass.
    — Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 19 June 2026
  • Carpenter’s spare slasher is remarkable for its restraint and its fusion of popcorn suspense with pure, undiluted terror.
    — Declan Gallagher, Entertainment Weekly, 9 June 2026
Definition of undiluted
Adjective
  • Without better reporting, lawmakers and analysts will have to act with incomplete knowledge, essentially guessing effective tax rates based on limited and sometimes misleading reporting.
    — Howard Gleckman, Forbes.com, 19 Sep. 2025
  • By better understanding how the AAC organizes vocal output in budgerigars, researchers hope to gain new insights into human speech disorders, such as aphasia and Parkinson’s disease, which can impair a person’s ability to produce language.
    — Ella Jeffries, Smithsonian Magazine, 21 Mar. 2025
Definition of better
Adjective
  • Sellke, Shi, and Wang then showed that after a certain number of shuffles (which depended on how many cards were in the deck), the overlap between the decks’ regions of unmixed cards disappeared at an exponential rate.
    — John Pavlus, Quanta Magazine, 17 June 2026
  • Baking the cake unmixed creates a deliciously gooey cake that is crumbly and buttery on top.
    — Melinda Salchert, Southern Living, 3 Oct. 2025
Definition of unmixed
Adjective
  • The project won a special award at Moscow's Archimedes innovation exhibition this year.
    — Fatima Faizi, NPR, 10 July 2026
  • Sunny hikes call for special clothing that keeps harsh UV rays off your skin.
    — Olivia Young, Travel + Leisure, 10 July 2026
Definition of special
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

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“High-test.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/high-test. Accessed 11 Jul. 2026.

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