as in advanced
being far along in development
an institute of higher learning higher primates, such as the apes
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for higher
Adjective
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With three Game 6s taking place on Thursday, two teams advanced to the second round.—
Dan Santaromita,
New York Times,
1 May 2026 -
Satellite images showed that Tehran’s main targets included advanced radar systems, communications systems and aircraft.—
Kevin Liptak,
CNN Money,
1 May 2026
Adjective
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In 2025, researchers at KRISS ran an improved version of the same experiment using Kim’s diamond system and managed to re-create the strange structure.—
Shalma Wegsman,
Quanta Magazine,
27 Apr. 2026
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That’s not to say that footwear technology is the sole reason for the improved performance.—
Adam Kovac,
Scientific American,
27 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Indigo Girls fans already have an evolved perspective on aging and a deeper understanding of how badass vulnerability really is.—
Chris Willman,
Variety,
19 Apr. 2026
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Several prominent names in the sport have been vocal in recent years about the need for an evolved calendar, one that reflects a competitive yet health-conscious approach.—
Sam Cohn,
Baltimore Sun,
14 Apr. 2026
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Montgomery hit a solo shot in the fifth, helping the Sox to a season-high fourth consecutive victory in front of a sellout crowd of 43,638 at Petco Park.—
LaMond Pope,
Chicago Tribune,
2 May 2026
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Senior Nick Testa had a team-high three goals and six assists to help lift the host Scots past Pine Crest 15-7 in a 1A regional final on Friday night.—
Alex Kushel,
Sun Sentinel,
2 May 2026
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“Higher.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/higher. Accessed 4 May. 2026.
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