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
Sasha Rogelberg, Fortune, 2 June 2026
With sky-high demand for World Cup tickets, experts are warning potential customers to look out for scams.
—Grace Zokovitch, Boston Herald, 1 June 2026
Jeronimo Gonzalez, semafor.com, 13 Apr. 2026
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
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Adverb
The sustainability of sky-high costs While sky-high ticket prices may exclude fans from attending the World Cup, the free market can work in the other direction too.
—Sasha Rogelberg, Fortune, 2 June 2026
With sky-high demand for World Cup tickets, experts are warning potential customers to look out for scams.
—Grace Zokovitch, Boston Herald, 1 June 2026
Adjective
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
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
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for sky-high
Adverb
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The forum’s opening panel featured Dugin and several other hard-liners, one of whom enthusiastically predicted that Russia would remain at war for the next two generations.—
Simon Shuster,
The Atlantic,
6 June 2026
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At that time, the Bears responded enthusiastically to Indiana’s gambit.—
Robert McCoppin,
Chicago Tribune,
5 June 2026
Adjective
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Millions more were wasted because the government was contracted to pay the cost of meals for the camp’s maximum population of 5,000, even when the number of detainees there dropped to around 1,600, the report said.—
Michael Biesecker,
Los Angeles Times,
9 June 2026
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This is the fox getting to design and build the henhouse from scratch for maximum access.—
Noah Feldman,
Mercury News,
9 June 2026
Adjective
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However, rather than moving in any extreme direction, Korkmaz said the Turkish mill is seeing demand for realistic pieces combined with stronger finishes, bolder aesthetics and more attitude.—
Angela Velasquez,
Footwear News,
9 June 2026
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Trump has opened our eyes to the consequences of extreme greed, corruption, cruelty, and utter disregard for the Constitution and the rule of law.—
Robert B. Reich,
Hartford Courant,
9 June 2026
Adjective
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Signing an attacker — preferably with versatility and the ability to play across the front line, like Gordon, rather than merely an out-and-out left-winger — is of the utmost priority, alongside bringing in a new No 1.—
Chris Waugh,
New York Times,
5 June 2026
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In fact, Bo and Danielle South maintain their son’s experience at Myers Park was overwhelmingly positive, and that the school has treated them with the utmost care and respect since his death.—
Théoden Janes,
Charlotte Observer,
3 June 2026
Adjective
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In total, there are three bedrooms and two bathrooms, with the primary bedroom featuring soaring, peaked ceilings.—
Tori Latham,
Robb Report,
26 May 2026
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First, egg whites are whisked carefully to make a stiff-peaked meringue.—
Amber Love Bond,
Southern Living,
15 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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After identifying digital evidence, such as Rook's notes, authorities found that the victim had made recent attempts to leave their relationship, resulting in George's increased anger.—
Gabrielle Rockson,
PEOPLE,
3 June 2026
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The strongest effect came from increased feelings of security, trust and reliance within the relationship.—
Mark Travers,
Forbes.com,
31 May 2026
Adjective
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The fans stood in lengthy security lines at this sprawling athletic complex for an up-close morning look at a team that isn't among the favorites, but has the backing of millions in a country where soccer has proliferated in popularity since the World Cup's last visit in 1994.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
8 June 2026
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In plants that could detect the In11 peptide, a feeding caterpillar triggered the rapid up-regulation of 527 genes, including the ones responsible for anti-herbivore defenses.—
Jacek Krywko,
ArsTechnica,
3 June 2026
Adjective
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Meanwhile, my niece is ready and the potty full of pee is passed above the table because there is no room to carry it around the side without spilling on the guests.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
8 June 2026
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That new chapter quickly turned into a full-fledged sequel, and Girls Like Us was born.—
Jennifer Dugan,
PEOPLE,
7 June 2026
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“Sky-high.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sky-high. Accessed 11 Jun. 2026.
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