higher

adjective

as in advanced
being far along in development an institute of higher learning higher primates, such as the apes

Synonyms & Similar Words

Relevance

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Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for higher
  1. advanced
  2. improved
  3. evolved
  4. high
Adjective
  • By increasing its manufacturing capacity, the company aims to strengthen its ability to deliver advanced systems to customers.
    — Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 25 Oct. 2026
  • Back the companies willing to take risks The United States needs an advanced manufacturing ecosystem that includes more than behemoths with access to capital markets and giant lines of credit.
    — Rick Lazio, Fortune, 24 Oct. 2026
Definition of advanced
Adjective
  • Triumph has also tweaked the first three gearbox ratios as well, aiming to deliver stronger acceleration and improved drive where riders are likely to use it most.
    — New Atlas, New Atlas, 4 Nov. 2026
  • The district has seen three consecutive years of improved performance, but most students are still below grade level, school board agenda documents show.
    — Lina Ruiz, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 3 Nov. 2026
Definition of improved
Adjective
  • Electricity turned on the lights, revolutionized manufacturing, and upended our evolved biorhythms.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 23 Oct. 2026
  • Whatever that means, the front fascia is given an evolved version of the old signature Opel Vizor, but now reimagined as a sweeping high-tech glass panel.
    — New Atlas, New Atlas, 21 Oct. 2026
Definition of evolved
Adjective
  • Attendance is up, teacher pay is at its highest level in district history, and more of our strongest educators are staying in the classroom.
    — Lina Ruiz, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 5 Nov. 2026
  • When elections yield a divided government, with the White House held by one party and at least one chamber of Congress controlled by the other, the S&P 500 has historically posted higher average returns than under unified party control.
    — , CNBC, 5 Nov. 2026
Definition of high
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“Higher.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/higher. Accessed 6 Nov. 2026.

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