: a high stage of the water in a river or lake
also
: high tide sense 1
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Chris Willman, Variety, 3 Feb. 2025
Advertisement The most recent high-water mark for best picture box office was in 2023, when, for the first time, more than one contender grossed over $1 billion globally.
—Josh Rottenberg, Los Angeles Times, 23 Jan. 2025
Gordon G. Chang, Newsweek, 11 Dec. 2024
Digestion The high water content in celery and celery juice supports digestion, aligning with studies highlighting the importance of adequate hydration for digestive health.
—Hannah Coakley, Msph, Rdn, Verywell Health, 15 Jan. 2025
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Adjective
Upholding this recent high-water mark will be tough, but may the show always seem so effortless under duress, and the nominations relevant enough to give it this much grist.
—Chris Willman, Variety, 3 Feb. 2025
Advertisement The most recent high-water mark for best picture box office was in 2023, when, for the first time, more than one contender grossed over $1 billion globally.
—Josh Rottenberg, Los Angeles Times, 23 Jan. 2025
Noun
As colder air filters in by late Wednesday into Thursday, high water and ice action should subside.
—Gordon G. Chang, Newsweek, 11 Dec. 2024
Digestion The high water content in celery and celery juice supports digestion, aligning with studies highlighting the importance of adequate hydration for digestive health.
—Hannah Coakley, Msph, Rdn, Verywell Health, 15 Jan. 2025
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“High-water.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/high-water. Accessed 8 Feb. 2025.
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