HIGHS Synonyms: 53 Similar and Opposite Words

highs

noun

plural of high

as in ecstasies

a state of overwhelming usually pleasurable emotion it took days for the high of the World Series win to wear off

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as in skies

the expanse of air surrounding the earth V formations of honking geese on high mean winter will soon be here

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Recent Examples of highs Fans have expressed frustration at how convoluted the Marvel multiverse has become and how newer additions to the MCU haven’t reached the emotional highs of Iron Man or Captain America. — Eliana Dockterman, Time, 31 July 2026 On Friday, brace yourself for highs of 95 in Miami, which would tie the hottest temperature on a July 31 since 1999. — Howard Cohen, Miami Herald, 31 July 2026 The forecast for Sacramento predicts highs of 100 degrees on Friday, 102 degrees Saturday and 103 degrees Sunday with the high temperatures expected to continue into next week, according to Sacramento Bee meteorologist Sean Macaday. — Don Sweeney, Sacbee.com, 31 July 2026 Top picks like Roch Cholowsky and high schooler Grady Emerson received record bonuses, while teams like the White Sox set new spending highs. — Chuck Murr, Forbes.com, 31 July 2026 Forecast highs are within a degree or two of daily records in many locations, with a chance of new record temperatures on Saturday. — Julie Sharp, CBS News, 31 July 2026 For Exxon, which is more exposed to Middle Eastern disruptions than Chevron, the temporary loss of its production in Qatar is a key reason its profits fell shy of all-time highs. — Jordan Blum, Fortune, 31 July 2026 Dozens of record highs are expected to fall in at least 12 states in the West through the weekend with around 40 million people under heat alerts. — Andrew Freedman, CNN Money, 30 July 2026 Marathon — helmed by New Jersey native CEO Maryann Mannen — is quietly hitting record highs and has popped 25% in July. — Brian Sullivan, CNBC, 23 July 2026

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Noun

But by the New York Times bestselling author and pop culture essayist’s own admission, no topic has loomed larger or longer in his mind than the ironies, ecstasies and singularity of American football.

— Zack Ruskin, San Francisco Chronicle, 27 Jan. 2026

Definition of ecstasies

Noun

The eclipse will unfold during daylight hours across parts of the Northern Hemisphere before the new moon leaves behind the darkest skies possible for the Perseid peak later that night.

— Jamie Carter, Forbes.com, 25 July 2026
In some respects, our skies have gotten cleaner in the past few decades; average levels of fine particulate matter have been cut nearly in half since 2000.

— Daniel Engber, The Atlantic, 24 July 2026

Definition of skies

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Dakota Johnson-Inspired Shoes As a fashion writer, one of my greatest joys is shopping for new clothes and accessories.

— Jacqueline Tempera, PEOPLE, 28 July 2026
As for the joys of the process, the director recalls the thrills of rediscovering his grandfather’s literary work, as well as tightening his relationship with his family, and forming a close bond with the crew.

— Rafa Sales Ross, Variety, 24 July 2026

Definition of joys

Noun

Its purpose is to take deep panoramic images of the sky, over and over again, every clear night across the next 10 years, making what amounts to a decade-spanning ultrahigh-definition timelapse movie of the entire heavens.

— Phil Plait, Scientific American, 24 July 2026
The queen of pop swapped her Confessions II-era shiny golden doll-like curls for a high-to-the-heavens mullet.

— Christina Perrier, InStyle, 22 June 2026

Definition of heavens

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Below, Offerman looks back at some of his best memories from his career so far, his guilty viewing pleasures and some best advice.

— Antonia Blyth, Deadline, 21 July 2026
Finding remarkable people and places for our clients has been one of the great pleasures of being a travel advisor.

— Nigel Hack, Travel + Leisure, 21 July 2026

Definition of pleasures

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And once again, the food scene is divine in this city, with Polish delights like pierogi, zurek, and kielbasa available just about everywhere.

— Stacey Leasca, Travel + Leisure, 20 July 2026
Mornings begin with a gentle workout followed by workshops on topics like breath work and meditation, while afternoons are busy with winery tours, cooking classes, horseback riding, and other cultural delights.

— Katie Camero, Condé Nast Traveler, 15 July 2026