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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
Marilú Almaguer, Glamour, 9 May 2025
Americans deserve to know if those sky-high prices are the result of out-of-control corporate greed.
—Allison Pecorin, ABC News, 9 May 2025
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
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Adverb
Slingbacks These classic shoes with a comfortable heel have long been a closet staple for the fashion-obsessed, and not just as a replacement for sky-high heels.
—Marilú Almaguer, Glamour, 9 May 2025
Americans deserve to know if those sky-high prices are the result of out-of-control corporate greed.
—Allison Pecorin, ABC News, 9 May 2025
Adjective
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
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for sky-high
Adjective
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Thriving after having faced extreme adversity is core to Marine Electric Systems culture, and to the US Navy itself.—
Connie Etemadi,
USA Today,
13 May 2025
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That menagerie is a bit extreme for a race car driver, but van Gisbergen isn’t the only animal lover on the NASCAR circuit.—
Kevin Baxter,
Los Angeles Times,
12 May 2025
Adjective
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Each one followed, placing his hand on the Gospel and promising in Latin to maintain utmost secrecy.—
Nicole Winfield,
Chicago Tribune,
7 May 2025
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Carbon fiber poles save weight and deliver better strength-per-ounce than aluminum, according to Durston, and wider tube diameters at critical structural areas ensure the utmost stormproof performance.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
6 May 2025
Adjective
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This olive green style is reminiscent of one Gwyneth Paltrow wore, and it’s finished with oversized peaked lapels, buttoned tabs at the shoulders and chest, and a belt with D-ring buckles.—
Jamie Allison Sanders,
People.com,
22 Feb. 2025
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This olive green style is reminiscent of one Gwyneth Paltrow wore, and it’s finished with oversized peaked lapels, buttoned tabs at the shoulders and chest, and a belt with D-ring buckles.—
Jamie Allison Sanders,
People.com,
22 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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On the earnings call, CEO Mark Zuckerberg and CFO Susan Li both cited internal statistics showing that AI recommendation algorithms are driving increased engagement and better returns for advertisers.—
Kevin Stankiewicz,
CNBC,
1 May 2025
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When students completed the programs, many of them were saddled with debt but little or no increased earning potential.—
Miguel Cardona,
Time,
23 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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The up arrows first turned down in February when Trump and his administration rolled out tariff plans for Mexico and Canada.—
Jim Sergent,
USA Today,
1 May 2025
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Critics of the plus up question the need to throw more money at a defense industrial base that is currently maxed out, especially as benefits for veterans and military families could be subject to reductions.—
William Hartung,
Forbes.com,
26 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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On the other hand, users earn free passes and engagement reward points, which cover the full subscription fee initially paid by Hibe, in return.—
Nia Bowers,
USA Today,
15 May 2025
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The bill, which could come up for a vote in the full House as early as mid May, includes a provision to make good, at least temporarily, on Trump’s campaign promises to eliminate federal income tax on money earned from tips.—
Ryan Ermey,
CNBC,
14 May 2025
Adjective
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Building a community around these creators keeps engagement levels high and content flowing, as their audiences feel personally invested.—
Fairchild Studio,
Footwear News,
5 May 2025
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Plus, not everyone’s thrilled about tunnel construction disrupting high season traffic.—
Abby Montanez,
Robb Report,
4 May 2025
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“Sky-high.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sky-high. Accessed 18 May. 2025.
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