higher

adjective

as in advanced
being far along in development an institute of higher learning higher primates, such as the apes

Synonyms & Similar Words

Relevance

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for higher
  1. advanced
  2. improved
  3. evolved
  4. high
Adjective
  • To stop this, Canadian authorities have partnered with the ATF to use advanced tracing technology in hopes of generating leads, authorities said.
    — Mark Morales, CNN Money, 9 Aug. 2026
  • The author warns that humanity's insistence on supremacy could lead to conflict with advanced AI, even provoking existential threats.
    — Lance Eliot, Forbes.com, 8 Aug. 2026
Definition of advanced
Adjective
  • But even with the large number of new faces, the KU head coach stated that this year’s group has been playing with improved communication and confidence since the spring, crediting players such as Lathan for taking on a more vocal role.
    — Christian Marshall, Kansas City Star, 5 Aug. 2026
  • And in mice fed a fatty, sugary diet, shutting the pathway down in the liver curbed weight gain, cleared out fat and improved insulin sensitivity.
    — Jacek Krywko, Scientific American, 5 Aug. 2026
Definition of improved
Adjective
  • Chef Cristian Medrano’s menu exudes confidence in the form of evolved flavors with every dish.
    — Rafael Peña, Miami Herald, 16 July 2026
  • This evolved mission mandates more than technology alone.
    — Kevin Cohee, Forbes.com, 25 June 2026
Definition of evolved
Adjective
  • The report notes the area is known by detectives to be a high crime area with multiple stray dogs and wandering drug users.
    — Rafael Escalera Montoto, Arkansas Online, 5 Aug. 2026
  • The 2026 World Cup can be a catalyst to boost it to an even higher orbit.
    — Michael Lewis, Forbes.com, 5 Aug. 2026
Definition of high
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“Higher.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/higher. Accessed 9 Aug. 2026.

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