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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
John Towfighi, CNN, 18 Mar. 2025
The woman was soon given a microphone and demanded to know Levin’s position on a host of issues, including the sky-high cost of housing.
—Blake Nelson, San Diego Union-Tribune, 16 Mar. 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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After those sky-high gains, investors were already uncertain whether the good times would last.
—John Towfighi, CNN, 18 Mar. 2025
The woman was soon given a microphone and demanded to know Levin’s position on a host of issues, including the sky-high cost of housing.
—Blake Nelson, San Diego Union-Tribune, 16 Mar. 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
Adjective
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Temperature Painting during extreme cold or extreme heat can compromise the paint.—
Kamron Sanders,
Better Homes & Gardens,
23 Mar. 2025
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Among the advancements made by engineers are practical, cost-effective solutions to the extreme heat encountered in hypersonic flight, during which friction can cause the leading edges of an aircraft to reach 1,800 degrees Fahrenheit.—
Michael Verdon,
Robb Report,
22 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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Parachute Eco Mattress $2,400 $1,920 Parachute Like all the bedding on Parachute’s site, the Eco mattress is made with utmost craftsmanship and high-quality materials—in this case pure New Zealand wool and 100% organic cotton.—
Yelena Moroz Alpert,
Architectural Digest,
19 Mar. 2025
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Working with the subject to tell their story empowers and gives them a voice, which may be particularly important when a story involves sensitive topics that require the utmost care.—
Legal Entertainment,
Forbes,
13 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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Moore says that’s the opposite at 95 Jobs Lane, where one of the grandest spots is the primary suite — which sits at the top of the house, under the high ceilings of its peaked roof, and has a terrace that spans the length with a view of the backyard and the pool.—
Adriane Quinlan,
Curbed,
17 Mar. 2025
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The bedroom, bathroom, and closet feature sloped and peaked ceilings cladded in blond oak, as well as Taj Mahal quartzite with mid-tone oak cabinetry to complement the stone.—
Emma Reynolds,
Robb Report,
13 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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Miami Beach’s many restrictions and increased enforcement continued with extra police officers, DUI checkpoints and limited beach access.—
Devoun Cetoute,
Miami Herald,
16 Mar. 2025
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Zoom in: Small food and drink businesses focused on health and sustainability are specifically seeing increased growth — according to NIQ data from September 2023 to September 2024 shared with Axios.—
Carly Mallenbaum,
Axios,
14 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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Facing similar pressures, Waffle House and Denny's recently imposed a surcharge for menu items containing eggs as opposed to a straight up price hike.—
Brian Evans,
CNBC,
8 Mar. 2025
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The stock market often turns south after two big up years (such as 2023 and 2024).—
John Dorfman,
Forbes,
3 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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The average cost of full coverage in the U.S. is now $2,638 per year, meaning the typical household spends 3.39% of its income on insurance for just one car.—
Ben Kesslen,
Quartz,
15 Mar. 2025
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Boston will take a slightly different approach by announcing the name in a few weeks and the full crest in the summer.—
Meg Linehan,
The Athletic,
15 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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But there are various risks associated with them if consumed in high levels or consistently.—
Jillian Pretzel,
Parents,
18 Mar. 2025
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Jobs are at their highest levels in city history, crime is down across the five boroughs, and people are coming back to the greatest city on the globe.—
David Faris,
Newsweek,
18 Mar. 2025
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“Sky-high.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sky-high. Accessed 29 Mar. 2025.
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