SKY-HIGH Synonyms: 55 Similar and Opposite Words

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adverb

ˈskī-ˈhī

Definition of sky-high

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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sky-high

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adjective

as in maximum

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Recent Examples of sky-high

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The 2026 Toyota Corolla starts at $23,125, which is music to the ears of drivers who are trying to dodge sky-high new car prices. — Charles Singh, USA Today, 14 July 2026 Elydé Arroyo remembers the Barrio Logan of 35 years ago, before sky-high rents pushed out many families and small businesses. — Maura Fox, San Diego Union-Tribune, 13 July 2026

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Outrage quickly ensued as Angelenos encountered both technical difficulties and sky-high prices for even non-marquee events, with many lower-bowl seats going for multiple hundreds of dollars and in some cases, thousands. — Kayla Hayempour, NBC news, 13 Apr. 2026 Mexico’s success in taming sky-high murder rates has sparked widespread acclaim of the country’s security minister, boosting his standing as a presidential frontrunner. — Jeronimo Gonzalez, semafor.com, 13 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for sky-high

Recent Examples of Synonyms for sky-high

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Nolan is certainly correct about young audiences enthusiastically showing up at theaters to support fresh voices and original ideas.

— James Hibberd, HollywoodReporter, 13 July 2026
Emil Nusbaum's association representing salvage yard operators enthusiastically supported it.

— Camila Domonoske, NPR, 13 July 2026

Definition of enthusiastically

Adjective

The heat has become so unbearable in Japan that weather officials in April announced a new term for days when maximum temperatures exceed 104 degrees — kokushobi, meaning harsh or cruel heat, according to the Japan Times.

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 6 July 2026
The storm had maximum sustained winds over 180 mph, with winds expected to exceed 150 mph on Rota, according to the National Weather Service.

— Brad Lendon, CNN Money, 6 July 2026

Definition of maximum

Adjective

His talent was extreme, but his introverted personality seemed at times to inhibit him on the World Cup stage, where the burden of trying to deliver glory for his country — as Maradona did so memorably in 1986 — weighed so heavily on his shoulders.

— Oliver Kay, New York Times, 19 July 2026
No one knows all the factors behind the population’s recent boom, although researchers point to recent extreme weather events and climate change, perhaps compounded with a rise in shipping traffic over recent decades.

— Kasha Patel, CNN Money, 18 July 2026

Definition of extreme

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How To Store English Cucumbers Treat all of your produce in a way that lasts for as long as possible at utmost taste and freshness.

— Aly Walansky, Southern Living, 2 July 2026
According to reports, he is shadowed by security at all times, and his privacy is of the utmost concern.

— Joyce Chen, Architectural Digest, 25 June 2026

Definition of utmost

Adjective

Ivan Toney, who plays in the Saudi league, and Aston Villa forward Ollie Watkins could also get increased minutes.

— Michelle Kaufman, Miami Herald, 17 July 2026
Aim for increased fans and continuous air movement four times an hour if in a limited area.

— Stella Canino-Quiñones, Washington Post, 17 July 2026

Definition of increased

Adjective

The flat, accessible boardwalk runs in a quarter-mile loop along the sand, giving you an up-close look at this unique biome.

— Cu Fleshman, Travel + Leisure, 16 July 2026
And the public will get an up-close-and-personal look at those conversations—and maybe a few lighthearted games that capture the competitive spirit of the TIME100 Sports attendees—through a livestream.

— Chantelle Lee, Time, 10 July 2026

Definition of up

Adjective

Treating sunscreen like a one-and-done application Applying sunscreen once isn’t enough for a full day spent outdoors.

— Kaitlyn Harvey, AJC.com, 17 July 2026
In 2024 the Japanese giant completed its acquisition of 7-Eleven Australia to expand its presence in the country, taking full ownership of the business.

— Jenny Lee, CNBC, 17 July 2026

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