on high

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as in New Jerusalem

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Recent Examples of on high Alexandra Koch is a Fox News Digital Editor, with a focus on high-impact events that shape national conversation. — Alexandra Koch, FOXNews.com, 3 July 2026 Ramaphosa said security forces were on high alert to respond to any unrest. — Nimi Princewill, CNN Money, 29 June 2026 Giant and Death of a Salesman showcase different uses of a Tony win, like keeping the runtime limited, announcing official closing dates and relying on high demand for limited supply to increase ticket sales, as much as possible. — Katie North, Forbes.com, 27 June 2026 Dangerous fire conditions in the Southwest are threatening to worsen blazes in Utah, Nevada and New Mexico, putting many communities on high alert this weekend. — Aria Bendix, NBC news, 27 June 2026 Not from on high, but shoulder to shoulder, knife to knife. — The Editors, Robb Report, 27 June 2026 After returning home, put clothes in a dryer on high heat for 10 minutes to kill any ticks. — Reeti Malhotra, Sacbee.com, 20 June 2026 If possible, unpack directly into the washing machine and run clothes on high heat for at least 30 minutes, both washing and drying. — Nafeesah Allen, Better Homes & Gardens, 20 June 2026 Microwave the mixture on high power until the water is on the cusp of boiling, which should take 7-9 minutes depending on the water temperature and microwave power. — Bestreviews, Mercury News, 19 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for on high
  1. sky
  2. bliss
  3. paradise
  4. heaven
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  • The site, built in the 1950s as part of an early-warning network against a potential Soviet attack, now monitors the skies off Alaska’s coast in the direction of Russia, North Korea and China.
    — Stephen Sorace, FOXNews.com, 25 Aug. 2026
  • As the weather begins to cool and the corn stalks reach for the sky, farms begin planning for their annual corn maze adventures.
    — Kaitlyn Keegan, Hartford Courant, 25 Aug. 2026
Definition of sky
Noun
  • Lauren Cohan reacts to the big smooch, and if this means romantic bliss for Maggie moving forward.
    — Dalton Ross, Entertainment Weekly, 17 Aug. 2026
  • While the bliss of a spa treatment will eventually wear off and shore excursions can be hit-or-miss, paying for a balcony cabin stands out as one of the most reliable cruise upgrades.
    — Kristy Tolley, Travel + Leisure, 15 Aug. 2026
Definition of bliss
Noun
  • The hilltop Topas Ecolodge offers the perfect perch to soak up this lush paradise, with sweeping views from the bungalow balconies and cozy villas with private pools.
    — Stephanie Vermillion, Travel + Leisure, 21 Aug. 2026
  • But looking up from this dark hole, the night sky was a paradise of signs.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 19 Aug. 2026
Definition of paradise
Noun
  • And thanks to Tucson’s extraordinarily dark heavens, the Sonoran skyscape takes center stage with Peace Among the Stars.
    — Robb Report Studio, Robb Report, 28 Aug. 2026
  • Sounds like heaven to me, but your security posture mileage may vary!
    — Davey Winder, Forbes.com, 6 Aug. 2026
Definition of heaven

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