on high

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Definition of on highnext
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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  • Here, Monet painted his monumental Nymphéas series—around 250 canvases—capturing shifting reflections of sky, willow, and blossom.
    — Lewis Nunn, Forbes.com, 21 July 2026
  • However, this potential sky show isn’t a result of a coronal mass ejection (CME), the intense solar eruptions responsible for some of the most widespread aurora events in recent years.
    — Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 21 July 2026
Definition of sky
Noun
  • Gibby has also found domestic bliss, but is workshopping some solo shows in New York, and will play dates in Austin and elsewhere.
    — Steve Appleford, SPIN, 20 July 2026
  • In a scene that unfolds in slow motion, a canister of tear gas is tossed into the couple’s home, tearing through their veil of domestic bliss.
    — Owen Gleiberman, Variety, 16 July 2026
Definition of bliss
Noun
  • The annual event transforms over 50,000 pounds of ice into a frozen paradise of intricate sculptures, functional furniture, and ice luges.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 20 July 2026
  • Across this paradise the finch-like honeycreeper flits, feeding off the red spindly flowers of the evergreen ‘ōhi‘a lehua tree.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 20 July 2026
Definition of paradise
Noun
  • The evolution of Jacob Latz from hopeful starter to All-Star closer is one of those from-heaven developments all good teams need.
    — Fort Worth Star-Telegram, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 14 July 2026
  • Plants look simply stunning in the garden, with silvery foliage and heaven-scented blooms abuzz with pollinators.
    — Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 3 July 2026
Definition of heaven

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