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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adjective

as in maximum

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Recent Examples of sky-high

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Reaching a deal before the midterms could benefit Trump by easing the sky-high fuel prices that have become a major issue for Americans voters. — Chloé Farand, semafor.com, 25 Sep. 2026 The analyst noted that sky-high marketing costs could pose a risk to Nu’s expansion abroad, however. — Liz Napolitano, CNBC, 24 Sep. 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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The service The staff at The Fifteen Keys is warm, welcoming, and enthusiastically helpful.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 Oct. 2026
The crowd, which had reacted enthusiastically as the president talked about other policies, was far more muted during the data centers remark.

— Seung Min Kim, Fortune, 4 Oct. 2026

Definition of enthusiastically

Adjective

The aircraft has an endurance of more than 30 hours, depending on its configuration and mission profile, and can achieve a maximum speed of approximately 210 knots.

— Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 4 Oct. 2026
The maximum demand predicated for California is about 30 million or 35 million, Thompson said.

— Chris Isidore, CNN Money, 4 Oct. 2026

Definition of maximum

Adjective

Without intervention, those numbers will only grow as extreme events worsen.

— Justin Worland, Time, 3 Oct. 2026
Kenya's National Transport and Safety Authority called upon all motorists to exercise extreme caution, avoid dangerous overtaking and strictly observe lane discipline.

— ABC News, ABC News, 3 Oct. 2026

Definition of extreme

Adjective

Korean hair care places utmost emphasis on scalp care, and the Scalp Revitalizing Solution Thickening Shampoo & Conditioner are prime examples.

— Sarah Han, Allure, 24 Sep. 2026
Like arachnids that crash postgame press conferences, math is spooky and mystifying and should be approached with the utmost caution.

— Anthony Crupi, Sportico.com, 18 Sep. 2026

Definition of utmost

Adjective

Although the majority of studies showed this effect, Yendamuri noted that some did not identify a relationship – and a couple of studies even showed an increased risk of some specific cancers, such as thyroid cancer.

— Melissa Rudy, FOXNews.com, 25 Sep. 2026
The Treasury Department said the increased size of buybacks aims to provide support and help bond markets function smoothly.

— John Towfighi, CNN Money, 9 Sep. 2026

Definition of increased

Adjective

The annual showcase will take place in Manhattan’s Gotham Hall from October 16 to 18, giving collectors an up-close look at some of the year’s most exciting releases.

— Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 7 Oct. 2026
Ergo, Roger Vivier invited friends of the maison to get an up-close look at how the past informs the present while unveiling the Spring 2027 collection.

— Vogue, Vogue, 5 Oct. 2026

Definition of up

Adjective

The Russian strikes forcing the full or partial closure of three of Kyiv's six road bridges caused traffic logjams and appeared to be a new tactic in its campaign to torment the city's residents.

— HANNA ARHIROVA, Arkansas Online, 3 Oct. 2026
The Russian strikes forcing the full or partial closure of three of Kyiv’s six road bridges caused traffic logjams and appeared to be a new tactic in its campaign to torment the city’s residents.

— ABC News, ABC News, 2 Oct. 2026

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