as in senior
of great importance or high rank
These military secrets are known only to a few high-level government officials.
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Recent Examples of high-level
The developments came during a high-level meeting in Paris to resolve the nearly four-year war.
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David Zimmermann, The Washington Examiner, 6 Jan. 2026
Kohout’s students were known for their deep edges and precision bladework, which provided a perfect foundation for high-level ice-dance skills.
—Alice Park, Time, 5 Jan. 2026
Kickers often have an abnormal route to high-level football.
—Ren Clayton, CBS News, 5 Jan. 2026
Embedded into the fabric of our nation’s birthplace, Philly cultural institutions are gearing up for high-level deep dives into history, fun, folly, and reflection.
—Tribune News Service, Baltimore Sun, 5 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for high-level
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But a former senior law enforcement official with knowledge of DHS found Ross’s actions deeply concerning.—
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Frankie Price, a redshirt senior, is expected back around midseason in her recovery from an Achilles tendon injury suffered during the NCAA regional semifinals.—
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In the ‘Groundhog Day’-esque nightmare that never ends, the ‘urgent’ and ‘engaged’ Boston Red Sox are up a creek without a paddle, vessel, and excuse, having lost out on a top – and very sign-able – free-agent target once again.—
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The search for evidence brought Ohio investigators to the top floor of a quiet Lincoln Park building, a corner apartment that was used by McKee, now accused of killing Monique and Spencer Tepe, his ex-wife and her current husband.—
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“High-level.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/high-level. Accessed 12 Jan. 2026.
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