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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
Alexandra Samuel, Harvard Business Review, 9 Dec. 2024
Alas, failing to find an interested party at that sky-high price, the media magnate’s mansion in the sky received several price chops.
—Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 9 Dec. 2024
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
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The promise of sky-high productivity makes the idea of gen AI–assisted writing nearly irresistible: One experimental study found that using ChatGPT made professionals more than 50% faster at their writing tasks, while improving the quality of their work.
—Alexandra Samuel, Harvard Business Review, 9 Dec. 2024
Alas, failing to find an interested party at that sky-high price, the media magnate’s mansion in the sky received several price chops.
—Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 9 Dec. 2024
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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
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for sky-high
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The cartoonishly extreme and yet wholeheartedly relatable plot volleys back and forth between comedy and emotional turmoil.Joan MacDonald, Forbes, 13 Dec. 2024
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In pagan and other pre-Christian traditions, legends arose of mythical beings who emerged during the long nights around the solstice to dole out more extreme punishments to those who weren't on their best behavior.Jennifer Borresen, USA TODAY, 13 Dec. 2024
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Leave it to Victoria Beckham to do so with the utmost elegance and aplomb.Nuria Luis, Vogue, 5 Dec. 2024
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No matter what sports team a student plays on or what extracurricular activities a student participates in, every student deserves to be treated with the utmost kindness and respect – on and off the field, in and out of the classroom.Jackson Thompson, Fox News, 27 Nov. 2024
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It’s got a long slit up the back, peaked lapels, and a removable belt.Clint Davis, People.com, 9 Dec. 2024
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Steve Madden Trench Coat With wide peaked lapels,side pockets, and an adjustable waist belt, this trench will make a style statement this season.Jamie Allison Sanders, People.com, 27 Nov. 2024
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If temperatures fall too low, freezing can occur, whereas temperatures that are too high can result in an increased metabolism, leading to slow starvation.Jason Fields, Newsweek, 5 Dec. 2024
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Fitness trackers, smartphone apps, and pedometers can facilitate tracking and encourage increased steps.Chelsea Rae Bourgeois, RDN, LD, Health, 4 Dec. 2024
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That’s because what’s up onscreen is absolutely enchanting, a big-screen musical extravaganza that whisks you away from everyday cares, and belts it out at all the appropriate times.Randy Myers, The Mercury News, 19 Nov. 2024
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It’s backed off from that breakout as sellers moved in but remains in an up trend for the year and since the 2022 lows.John Navin, Forbes, 4 Nov. 2024
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The fields of law and insurance are extremely complicated for the layperson, with documents full of terms and concepts that may as well be a foreign language to those unfamiliar with them.Kyle J. Russell, USA TODAY, 16 Dec. 2024
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This week will be full of economic releases ahead of the slower Christmas holiday week.Bill Stone, Forbes, 15 Dec. 2024
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Walmart offered four times as many deals between Black Friday and Cyber Monday on its Walmart.com marketplace, resulting in its highest single sales day ever between Nov. 25 and Dec. 2, the company said in a blog post.Siddharth Cavale, USA TODAY, 7 Dec. 2024
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City schools officials sent out the waivers in response to the state’s decision, in an effort to avoid having to cover the higher costs.Claire Fahy, New York Times, 7 Dec. 2024
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“Sky-high.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sky-high. Accessed 18 Dec. 2024.
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