as in enthusiastically
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
Nick Bowlin, Harpers Magazine, 30 Dec. 2025
Hotel prices remained sky-high, leading us to look for places delivering maximum value.
—Bloomberg, Mercury News, 29 Dec. 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
Utility commissioners, of all people, should know that sky-high ROEs are hard to justify.
—Nick Bowlin, Harpers Magazine, 30 Dec. 2025
Hotel prices remained sky-high, leading us to look for places delivering maximum value.
—Bloomberg, Mercury News, 29 Dec. 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
Adverb
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Current board president Jennifer Warren attributes Newcomb for most enthusiastically spearheading the restoration process in 2014-15.—
Angela George,
Sioux Falls Argus Leader,
23 Jan. 2026
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But the label has been enthusiastically adopted by conservative, right-leaning women across the country.—
Will Carless,
USA Today,
20 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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Each count carries a maximum penalty of two years in prison, and Gonzales could spend the rest of his life in prison if he is convicted.—
Peter Charalambous,
ABC News,
21 Jan. 2026
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Over the weekend, the maximum temperatures in Louisville will be around 18-23 degrees, while the lows will be around nine to 10 degrees.—
Caroline Neal,
Louisville Courier Journal,
20 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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These conditions can make driving challenging, so exercise extreme caution on the road, and if possible, consider delaying your trip.—
Bay Area Weather Report,
Mercury News,
21 Jan. 2026
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There is no denying that Friend was a religious zealot who had some very extreme ideas (which will be explored in this book).—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
21 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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This is of utmost importance to our transatlantic relationship.—
Max Zahn,
ABC News,
20 Jan. 2026
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Their health and well-being are of utmost concern to me.—
Becca Longmire,
PEOPLE,
20 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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Vintage wooden classroom chairs hang from the high peaked ceiling.—
John Meyer,
Denver Post,
6 Jan. 2026
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Perhaps most notably, lapels may also be played with, the standard options being the sharp and more formal peaked lapel, or the slightly louche and rakish shawl.—
Eric Twardzik,
Robb Report,
26 Dec. 2025
Adjective
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However, there was no increased risk of liver problems, which is often a concern with statin use.—
Khloe Quill,
FOXNews.com,
30 Dec. 2025
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In 1905 and growing in parishioners, the existing church created the Holly street location to accommodate its increased popularity.—
Stuart Dyos,
Nashville Tennessean,
14 Dec. 2025
Adjective
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That includes models getting ready, up-close looks at the show and everything that went into the planning with the brand's chief creative officer Adam Selman.—
Hedy Phillips,
PEOPLE,
21 Jan. 2026
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Jesus Vivas got an up-close view of what Los Angeles paramedics do from a young age.—
Cindy Von Quednow,
CNN Money,
17 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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The governor is expected to touch on some budget priorities in his speech, which will come Thursday, one day before state financial officials publish his full spending plan on Friday.—
Lia Russell,
Sacbee.com,
8 Jan. 2026
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From long-haul flights to full days on your feet, ballerina sneakers deliver.—
Nicol Natale,
PEOPLE,
8 Jan. 2026
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“Sky-high.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sky-high. Accessed 26 Jan. 2026.
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