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
Nick Bowlin, Harpers Magazine, 30 Dec. 2025
Hotel prices remained sky-high, leading us to look for places delivering maximum value.
—Bloomberg, Mercury News, 29 Dec. 2025
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
See All Example Sentences for sky-high
Adverb
Utility commissioners, of all people, should know that sky-high ROEs are hard to justify.
—Adjective
Peter Cushing in Hound of the Baskervilles With his sky-high cheekbones and piercing stare, Peter Cushing looked every part the aloof British detective.
—Recent Examples of Synonyms for sky-high
Adverb
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This issue should resonate with Central Florida residents, who have enthusiastically embraced local smart-growth measures to prevent sprawl.—
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In addition to its roomy style, fans also enthusiastically cite the bag’s leather material for its durability.—
Adjective
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She was found not guilty by reason of insanity in 2006 and was placed in a maximum-security psychiatric center in Texas, where she's resided ever since.—
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For maximum coziness, the Skechers Women’s Cozy Escape Snow Puff Slip-ins are like a hug for your feet, with memory foam cushioning and faux fur trim lining the booties.—
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An extreme cold watch is issued when dangerously cold air temperatures or wind chill values are possible.—
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Here, sea level rise is accelerating at some of the most extreme rates on Earth, while hurricanes increasingly are swirling ashore with an unprecedented ferociousness.—
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Season 1 and 2 contestant Kate Chastain told Vanity Fair in January 2023 that the production even employed security guards to ensure utmost secrecy.—
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Zannelli assured the public that officers acted immediately, that integrity is of the utmost importance and that the department can be trusted.—
Adjective
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Vintage wooden classroom chairs hang from the high peaked ceiling.—
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Perhaps most notably, lapels may also be played with, the standard options being the sharp and more formal peaked lapel, or the slightly louche and rakish shawl.—
Adjective
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However, there was no increased risk of liver problems, which is often a concern with statin use.—
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In 1905 and growing in parishioners, the existing church created the Holly street location to accommodate its increased popularity.—
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The ordeal at Keystone gave me an up-close view of the no-good, very bad 2025-26 ski season.—
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As for Williams, Georgia got an up-close look at the defensive end earlier this season when the Bulldogs played Auburn.—
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The governor is expected to touch on some budget priorities in his speech, which will come Thursday, one day before state financial officials publish his full spending plan on Friday.—
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From long-haul flights to full days on your feet, ballerina sneakers deliver.—
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“Sky-high.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sky-high. Accessed 13 Jan. 2026.
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