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
Ryan Canfield, FOXNews.com, 19 July 2025
Some five years ago, automakers seemed desperate to catch up with Tesla and its sky-high valuation, and so made grand pledges.
—Aarian Marshall, Wired News, 19 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
Bellinger hooked Braves’ starting pitcher Spencer Strider’s slider down the right field line with a sky-high fly ball.
—Ryan Canfield, FOXNews.com, 19 July 2025
Some five years ago, automakers seemed desperate to catch up with Tesla and its sky-high valuation, and so made grand pledges.
—Aarian Marshall, Wired News, 19 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for sky-high
Adjective
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This surge in extreme heat drives up energy demand and poses serious health risks to vulnerable populations.—
Caitlin Looby,
jsonline.com,
24 July 2025
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Alternatively, aligned carbon nanotube (CNT) technology offers long-term stability and reliable performance, even under extreme workloads, and continues to improve over time.—
Baratunde Cola,
Forbes.com,
23 July 2025
Adjective
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And with just 12 villas, Jenner (or you) can have the utmost in privacy.—
Stacey Leasca,
Travel + Leisure,
18 July 2025
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For fashion and beauty, capturing value will be of the utmost importance for consumers.—
Kanika Talwar,
Footwear News,
17 July 2025
Adjective
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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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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
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The relative strength indicator (RSI, below the price chart) is not confirming the up move.—
John Navin,
Forbes.com,
26 June 2025
Adjective
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More: At least 80 bars, restaurants have opened so far in Louisville in 2025: See the full list Reach food and dining reporter Amanda Hancock at [email protected].—
Amanda Hancock,
The Courier-Journal,
26 July 2025
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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
Adjective
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As someone whose hair is a bit high maintenance (high porosity, oily scalp, dry ends, breakage, and split ends here and there), the best Korean hair products are a game-changer.—
Audrey Noble,
Glamour,
15 July 2025
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Of this, 56 participants were women who had a higher body fat percentage and completed fewer press-ups in 1 minute than the male participants.—
Anuradha Varanasi,
Forbes.com,
15 July 2025
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“Sky-high.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sky-high. Accessed 30 Jul. 2025.
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