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
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
C. Trent Rosecrans, New York Times, 31 July 2025
From sky-high heels and stiff business attire to bulky belts and even barefoot passengers (yes, that happens), these in-flight missteps can lead to unnecessary discomfort—or worse, a hygiene horror story.
—Rosie Marder, Travel + Leisure, 25 July 2025
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Adverb
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
Adjective
But the trade market, compressed by the advent of the third wild card, had more buyers than sellers, meaning prices were sky-high.
—C. Trent Rosecrans, New York Times, 31 July 2025
From sky-high heels and stiff business attire to bulky belts and even barefoot passengers (yes, that happens), these in-flight missteps can lead to unnecessary discomfort—or worse, a hygiene horror story.
—Rosie Marder, Travel + Leisure, 25 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for sky-high
Adjective
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Read More: 10 Symptoms ER Doctors Say to Never Ignore An extreme example is glare from the sun.—
Matt Fuchs,
Time,
4 Aug. 2025
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The two took the fight to the outside and Lynch and Valkyria got extreme with weapons in hand.—
Ryan Gaydos,
FOXNews.com,
4 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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My 16-year-old daughter loves her tank tops, especially on hot summer days when staying cool is of utmost importance.—
Jacquelyn Smith,
Parents,
28 July 2025
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The standalone Capella Manor and two Colonial Manors were recently renovated and offer utmost privacy on the outskirts of the 30-acre resort.—
Christine Burroni,
Travel + Leisure,
28 July 2025
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The fire broke out at about 2:10 p.m. at a residence with a peaked roof in the 500 block of 26th Avenue, just across the street from San Francisco Fire Station 14, in the city’s Little Russia neighborhood.—
Bay City News,
Mercury News,
13 July 2025
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Martinez and Olson had preservation officials identify Pipes' hallmarks to tap into the new design—warm wood finishes, a deliberate procession of rooms and the signature bay window beneath a peaked roof.—
Spencer Elliott,
Forbes.com,
11 June 2025
Adjective
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Daily also is witnessing increased demand among downstream recyclers for e-waste Full Circle Electronics can't refurbish and sell at wholesale.—
Bob Woods,
CNBC,
13 July 2025
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According to 2018 projections by the U.S. Travel Association, roughly 14.6 million foreign tourists will visit at least one national park during their trip, so the increased fees could impact around 4.4 percent of all park visitors.—
Owen Clarke,
Outside Online,
7 July 2025
Adjective
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The up direction is dedicated to the Drive mode, but the down, left, and right controls are programmable.—
PC Magazine,
PC Magazine,
23 July 2025
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Natural peanut butter: Store in a cool, dry spot for up three weeks, or for up to two months in the refrigerator.—
Katie Rosenhouse,
Southern Living,
28 June 2025
Adjective
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While the Red Sox already had multiple needs at next week's trade deadline, how the lineup shuffles in another absence will be on full display.—
Tim Crowley,
MSNBC Newsweek,
26 July 2025
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The walkout lower level includes a full home gym and sauna.—
Randy Tucker,
The Enquirer,
26 July 2025
Adjective
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In Kentucky, the teen firearm suicide rate is 82.5% higher than the national average, according to gun death statistics maintained by the CDC.—
Stephanie Kuzydym,
The Courier-Journal,
29 July 2025
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The company's shares rose over 6% in trading on Monday to reach their highest level since September 2024.—
Dylan Butts,
CNBC,
28 July 2025
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“Sky-high.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sky-high. Accessed 8 Aug. 2025.
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