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
Tobias Burns,
CNBC,
29 June 2026
Maybe those sky-high figures will slow as the knockout stage gets rolling, but nobody is immune to the pressure of a World Cup.
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Mark Carey,
New York Times,
28 June 2026
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.
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Jeronimo Gonzalez,
semafor.com,
13 Apr. 2026
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Adverb
The company, led by CEO Alex Karp, has also had some sky-high expectations to live up to, including triple-digit price-to-earnings and enterprise value-to-sales multiples over the past several quarters, both of which are now trending down.
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Tobias Burns,
CNBC,
29 June 2026
Maybe those sky-high figures will slow as the knockout stage gets rolling, but nobody is immune to the pressure of a World Cup.
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Mark Carey,
New York Times,
28 June 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.
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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.
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Jeronimo Gonzalez,
semafor.com,
13 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for sky-high
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Meanwhile, a flashback, set vaguely in the Before Times, presents a girl playing with the ragdoll Jessie, a cowgirl and aspirant sheriff, voiced enthusiastically and most capably by Joan Cusack.
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America’s cheap conveniences can (and often do) spark snobbish criticism about junk food and car culture, but visitors are going viral for enthusiastically embracing the American way.
Adjective
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The heat has become so unbearable in Japan that weather officials in April announced a new term for days when maximum temperatures exceed 104 degrees — kokushobi, meaning harsh or cruel heat, according to the Japan Times.
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The storm had maximum sustained winds over 180 mph, with winds expected to exceed 150 mph on Rota, according to the National Weather Service.
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The National Weather Service said cool air from the north will push the heat dome, responsible for a heat wave that started midweek, south and west in the coming days, relieving some of the most extreme temperatures in the Northeast.
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The laminate reinforces the glass to create a shatter-resistant barrier, preventing shards of glass from flying out during extreme weather.
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How To Store English Cucumbers Treat all of your produce in a way that lasts for as long as possible at utmost taste and freshness.
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According to reports, he is shadowed by security at all times, and his privacy is of the utmost concern.
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In total, there are three bedrooms and two bathrooms, with the primary bedroom featuring soaring, peaked ceilings.
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First, egg whites are whisked carefully to make a stiff-peaked meringue.
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Research has shown that there is a 42% increased likelihood of tuning in to a full game after watching clips and interviews on TikTok, according to WARC Media.
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Hotels are also preparing for increased demand.
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Two other stops provided an up-close look at the death throes of stars.
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Featuring a foreword by Keelan-Chaffins herself, this picture book for readers ages 6 and up highlights the significant role that children and everyday citizens play in fighting for equal rights for everyone.
Adjective
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But Claus also did not see anything on the field, at full speed, to warrant a card at all, let alone a red.
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Knoxville goalkeeper Johan Garibay stole a Boise goal in the 37th minute, making a full-extension, diving save of a rocket from Thomas Amang.
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“Sky-high.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sky-high. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.
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