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in an enthusiastic manner
some reviewers had praised the movie sky-high, but we thought that it was just a so-so comedy
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Recent Examples of sky-high
Devan Coggan, EW.com, 17 Mar. 2023
But passenger volume has dropped since then, suggesting sky-high ticket prices to popular destinations may be deterring some potential travelers.
—Roland Li, San Francisco Chronicle, 16 Mar. 2023
Preston Fore, Fortune, 11 Aug. 2025
Trump signed an executive order just hours before tariffs on Beijing were set to jump back to sky-high levels.
—J.d. Capelouto, semafor.com, 11 Aug. 2025
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Peter Cushing in Hound of the Baskervilles With his sky-high cheekbones and piercing stare, Peter Cushing looked every part the aloof British detective.
—Devan Coggan, EW.com, 17 Mar. 2023
But passenger volume has dropped since then, suggesting sky-high ticket prices to popular destinations may be deterring some potential travelers.
—Roland Li, San Francisco Chronicle, 16 Mar. 2023
Adjective
With Gen Z facing existential career crises, billionaire OpenAI CEO Sam Altman says that in just 10 years, college grads will be exploring the solar system—jobs that will reel in sky-high salaries.
—Preston Fore, Fortune, 11 Aug. 2025
Trump signed an executive order just hours before tariffs on Beijing were set to jump back to sky-high levels.
—J.d. Capelouto, semafor.com, 11 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for sky-high
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Scientists say the findings shed new light on the potential for life to exist in extreme environments using the chemical compound methane instead of sunlight.—
Doyle Rice,
USA Today,
16 Aug. 2025
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The costs of extreme weather, supply chain disruptions, and falling labor productivity are all visible on the horizon, with ample academic research to back them up.—
Justin Worland,
Time,
16 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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Still, sustainability remains of utmost importance to companies.—
Megan Poinski,
Forbes.com,
11 Aug. 2025
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This transaction was handled with the utmost professionalism and friendliness.—
Ticked Off,
The Orlando Sentinel,
11 Aug. 2025
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The fire broke out at about 2:10 p.m. at a residence with a peaked roof in the 500 block of 26th Avenue, just across the street from San Francisco Fire Station 14, in the city’s Little Russia neighborhood.—
Bay City News,
Mercury News,
13 July 2025
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Martinez and Olson had preservation officials identify Pipes' hallmarks to tap into the new design—warm wood finishes, a deliberate procession of rooms and the signature bay window beneath a peaked roof.—
Spencer Elliott,
Forbes.com,
11 June 2025
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The increased broadcast exposure gave a 21.4% boost to the team’s commercial and sponsorship revenue with partners including Nike and Uber Eats paying a total of $2.3 million (£1.8 million) in 2024.—
Caroline Reid,
Forbes.com,
4 Aug. 2025
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Novo Nordisk citing increased competition is actually a positive sign for Eli Lilly.—
Jeff Marks,
CNBC,
29 July 2025
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The stock fell 5% on an up day for the market, another blow to Intel shareholders who had hoped—finally—that things might have hit bottom.—
Geoff Colvin,
Fortune,
10 Aug. 2025
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The up direction is dedicated to the Drive mode, but the down, left, and right controls are programmable.—
PC Magazine,
PC Magazine,
23 July 2025
Adjective
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If Roberson can bring her full repertoire, a podium finish is likely.—
Caroline Price,
Forbes.com,
7 Aug. 2025
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The full schedule and lineup will be revealed in the coming weeks.—
Jessica Roiz,
Billboard,
6 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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Unusually heavy rains and high temperatures have worsened the crisis, which one expert said appears to be the largest chikungunya outbreak ever documented in China.—
Jade Walker,
CNN Money,
7 Aug. 2025
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The interiors of the primary dwelling are adorned throughout with wide-plank oak floors, high wood-beam ceilings, and vintage fixtures.—
Wendy Bowman,
Robb Report,
7 Aug. 2025
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“Sky-high.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sky-high. Accessed 20 Aug. 2025.
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