SKY-HIGH Synonyms: 55 Similar and Opposite Words

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adverb

ˈskī-ˈhī

Definition of sky-high

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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sky-high

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adjective

as in maximum

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Recent Examples of sky-high

Adverb

The photographer followed her midday meal with a sky-high afternoon tea at Searcys at The Gherkin, which sits beneath a towering glass dome that caps London’s most famous architectural landmarks. — Paul Jebara, Condé Nast Traveler, 18 Aug. 2026 Great Basin National Park Great Basin’s beauty sprawls across 77,000 acres, with sky-high peaks, limestone caves, tranquil lakes, and groves of ancient Bristlecone pines, some of which are among the oldest trees on Earth. — Stephanie Vermillion, Travel + Leisure, 18 Aug. 2026

Adjective

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 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 See All Example Sentences for sky-high

Recent Examples of Synonyms for sky-high

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Brad Petering enthusiastically pressed away at his Roland sampler, with a green vape in hand and a Sublime shirt.

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 24 Aug. 2026
During the preview, organizers spoke enthusiastically about the support the festival has already received and their commitment to making the event a recurring part of Long Beach's cultural landscape.

— Denis Akbari, USA Today, 22 Aug. 2026

Definition of enthusiastically

Adjective

One of the most powerful figures in Iran has said that the US campaign of maximum economic pressure will fail — in a further sign that Iran’s hardline leadership is unwilling to compromise despite a deepening economic crisis.

— Tim Lister, CNN Money, 23 Aug. 2026
Rainfall totals of 1 to 3 inches, with maximum amounts of 5, are expected across the remainder of the Hawaiian islands.

— Nadine El-Bawab, ABC News, 23 Aug. 2026

Definition of maximum

Adjective

The combination of extreme heat and high demand for sites — which means not everyone can visit in the morning — is adding urgency to sun protection.

— ABC News, ABC News, 23 Aug. 2026
Phillips-Fein recently talked to CNN about how those ideals have eroded in recent years and why some working- class and poor people embrace the belief that extreme inequality is good for America.

— John Blake, CNN Money, 22 Aug. 2026

Definition of extreme

Adjective

Her reputation for excellence and the utmost integrity is well-earned.

— Carol Marbin Miller, Miami Herald, 21 Aug. 2026
Being in the top 50 is of utmost importance as those players now get into all the signature events on the PGA Tour for 2027, which have larger purses and more FedEx Cup points available.

— Mike Fore, Forbes.com, 18 Aug. 2026

Definition of utmost

Adjective

The peaked corners at the top of the stadium are also intentional, paying homage to the original.

— Joseph Hernandez, Kansas City Star, 23 July 2026
Each side of the Parrish’s building is interesting, and guests entered from an unexpected corner on Saturday night, under the double-peaked roof.

— Vanessa Grigoriadis, Vanity Fair, 21 July 2026

Definition of peaked

Adjective

Stocks of exchanges like CME Group and CBOE Global Markets fell in early June on the heels of the approval of domestic perps, on worries that the asset could create increased competition for existing players with traditional futures contracts.

— Davis Giangiulio, CNBC, 18 Aug. 2026
Since then, multiple studies have found no increased risk of miscarriage or other pregnancy complications after COVID-19 vaccination.

— Joe Walsh, CBS News, 11 Aug. 2026

Definition of increased

Adjective

Want to sit in the lower section in the biggest stadium on the grounds that day, which will provide an up-close view of some (possibly) one-sided matches, as well as access to general admission seats on the rest of the courts?

— Matthew Futterman, New York Times, 20 Aug. 2026
Then, the team compared the data from its simulations with Hera’s up-close observations of Deimos.

— Ashley Strickland, CNN Money, 20 Aug. 2026

Definition of up

Adjective

In the current setup, teams select players that other teams leave unprotected and then must carry that player on their big-league roster for a full year.

— Evan Drellich, New York Times, 28 Aug. 2026
That income limit is a cliff — earning a dollar over the limit generally means paying the full, unsubsidized premium.

— Sarah Agostino, CNBC, 28 Aug. 2026

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