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
Peter Sblendorio, New York Daily News, 6 Jan. 2026
Still, with investors piling into the stock, expectations are sky-high.
—Ari Levy, CNBC, 31 Dec. 2025
Jake Angelo, Fortune, 3 Apr. 2026
Her blond wig is piled sky-high, and her still-hourglass shape peeks through a marabou and chiffon peignoir.
—Tony Bravo, San Francisco Chronicle, 3 Apr. 2026
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Adverb
The Cabrera buzz follows offseason speculation that the Mets and Yankees would be candidates to trade for Marlins ace Sandy Alcántara, though that asking price is considered to be sky-high.
—Peter Sblendorio, New York Daily News, 6 Jan. 2026
Still, with investors piling into the stock, expectations are sky-high.
—Ari Levy, CNBC, 31 Dec. 2025
Adjective
Moreover, the funding risks adding nearly $7 trillion to the already sky-high $39 trillion debt, according to the Committee for a Responsible Federal Budget.
—Jake Angelo, Fortune, 3 Apr. 2026
Her blond wig is piled sky-high, and her still-hourglass shape peeks through a marabou and chiffon peignoir.
—Tony Bravo, San Francisco Chronicle, 3 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for sky-high
Adverb
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Dinner was a delicate salad that Joan had made from thirty-seven dollars’ worth of farmers’-market produce, and a fresh pasta from an extraordinarily expensive local business that the residents of the Lower Haight enthusiastically supported.—
Catherine Lacey,
New Yorker,
5 Apr. 2026
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Asked in separate interviews last week to recount their initial impressions of each other, both guitarists responded enthusiastically.—
George Varga,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
3 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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As far back as preseason testing, some teams questioned the maximum recharge of 250 kilowatts achieved through super clipping, given that the battery can harvest up to 350kW and this cap is achieved when drivers lift-and-coast into corners.—
Luke Smith,
New York Times,
8 Apr. 2026
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Sangha faces a maximum sentence of 65 years in prison.—
Meredith Deliso,
ABC News,
8 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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But that was extreme, that was a different level.—
Jordan Campbell,
New York Times,
8 Apr. 2026
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Say goodbye to back pain and sore muscles with the Chirp Wheel XR 3-Pack, your at-home toolkit for extreme relief.—
Tory Johnson,
ABC News,
8 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Given the structure's historic landmark status, preserving heritage was of utmost importance.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
7 Apr. 2026
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Look for pieces with backs and plush outdoor cushions on the seats, or cozy up to metal-and-wood furniture with fluffy pillows for the utmost comfort.—
Jessica Bennett,
Better Homes & Gardens,
7 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Fowler-Nicolosi more or less peaked as a redshirt freshman.—
Sean Keeler,
Denver Post,
5 Apr. 2026
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The design is modern and clean-lined with soaring peaked ceilings, lots of dark wood, soothing white and neutral accents and, importantly, private outdoor space.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
28 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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Taken together, these trends offer a straightforward explanation for increased use.—
Diego Schaps,
STAT,
1 Apr. 2026
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Curtis Reigh, one of nine Republicans running for county commissioner, also cited the lack of public comment at board meetings as a reason for increased interest among candidates, including younger contenders.—
Rhiannon Evans,
Baltimore Sun,
29 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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While the current geopolitical backdrop may produce near-term peak levels that do not hold, the technical setup suggests WTI crude oil is in the early stages of an up-cycle that could persist for an extended period.—
Katie Stockton,
CNBC,
6 Apr. 2026
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Congress would be required to take an up-or-down vote on the commission’s recommendations, though public input would be gathered by the commission.—
Michael Smolens,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
3 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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The car was full of suitcases, and his father was sitting in the front seat, scrolling on his phone.—
Antonia Hitchens,
New Yorker,
6 Apr. 2026
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Wiseman, Glover, Koch and Hansen were launched Wednesday and, after spending a full day checking out the Orion spacecraft, the ship left Earth orbit Thursday and headed for the moon.—
William Harwood,
CBS News,
6 Apr. 2026
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“Sky-high.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sky-high. Accessed 11 Apr. 2026.
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