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as in high-grade
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as in high-octane
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Recent Examples of high-test
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.
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Charlie Warzel, The Atlantic, 26 Apr. 2024
Rather than expend resources to designate a new lineup of high-test sport-utility vehicles, Chevrolet will call its subbrand a name synonymous with performance: Corvette.
—David Beard, Car and Driver, 13 Apr. 2023
Charlie Warzel, The Atlantic, 26 Apr. 2024
Rather than expend resources to designate a new lineup of high-test sport-utility vehicles, Chevrolet will call its subbrand a name synonymous with performance: Corvette.
—David Beard, Car and Driver, 13 Apr. 2023
Recent Examples of Synonyms for high-test
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Biochar is essentially a high-grade charcoal that can be made at home, while zeolite is a mined mineral that’s often sold at livestock feed stores or garden centers.—
Lauren Landers,
Better Homes & Gardens,
23 May 2025
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However, if the same high-grade cancer has already spread widely (Stage 4), five-year relative survival drops significantly, to around 38%.—
Jason P. Joseph,
The Conversation,
21 May 2025
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Instead of getting the same placement, Glo played the mainstage, which, with the Saturday schedule being a mystery, was stocked with attendees who didn’t seem to resonate with her high-octane sound.—
Andre Gee,
Rolling Stone,
2 June 2025
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Yet, the worlds of high-octane racing and Parisian haute couture couldn’t seem more different, but French fashion house Maje has bridged this gap with their latest fashion collaboration that shows how luxury fashion and nostalgic toys somehow go hand in hand.—
Pooja Shah,
Forbes.com,
2 June 2025
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Companies that prepare thoughtfully and execute with discipline may be more likely to secure premium takeouts or go public on strong terms—with either outcome reinforcing their long-term value.—
Ankit Aggarwal,
Forbes.com,
5 June 2025
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By Boom’s own estimates, the Overture would burn two to three times more fuel per premium seat — first or business class — than a subsonic plane, such as the Airbus A350 or Boeing 787, on an intercontinental flight.—
Edward Russell,
CNN Money,
5 June 2025
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These directorial techniques introduce an element of transgressive humor that directly competes with the film’s horror elements, diminishing The Front Room’s impact as an undiluted genre experience without substantive compensation for the loss.—
Justin Lowe,
The Hollywood Reporter,
3 Sep. 2019
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Discerning movie watchers too begin to stay away from theaters and prefer to enjoy the undiluted artistic version of their favorite indie filmmakers digitally.—
Viren Naidu,
IndieWire,
8 Mar. 2025
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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
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And that same place gives the Eagles, 49ers and Cowboys better odds of winning the Super Bowl than the Lions at plus-2,000.—
Kirkland Crawford,
Detroit Free Press,
20 July 2023
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Only unmixed household hazardous waste will be accepted.—
Joe Rassel,
The Orlando Sentinel,
2 Apr. 2025
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The seemingly unmixed demo made many social media users speculate whether the song was AI-generated before noted hip-hop commentator DJ Akademiks eventually played it — noticeably with some tweaks, like the omission of a line about P. Diddy and a different beat — on his livestream.—
Kyndall Cunningham,
Vox,
17 Mar. 2025
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McDonnell is a Times staff writer and Sánchez Vidal is a special correspondent.—
Patrick J. McDonnell,
Los Angeles Times,
2 June 2025
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But his relationship with Chauncey, who is nearest in age, is special.—
Matt Barrows,
New York Times,
2 June 2025
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There are many different styles, even silk and other fancy materials.—
Nazma Begum,
Travel + Leisure,
1 June 2025
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There are affordable, no-frills gyms; luxury gyms, with dedicated recovery rooms and fancy skin care products; and countless boutique spaces with more niche fitness offerings.—
Josh Ocampo,
New York Times,
30 May 2025
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“High-test.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/high-test. Accessed 9 Jun. 2025.
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