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
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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There’s no getting around that this is an extreme version of an already extreme watch, so this is not for the faint of heart.Allen Farmelo, Robb Report, 13 Dec. 2024
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In more extreme cases, Dr. Romanoff warns that codependency can manifest in controlling behaviors.Jenna Ryu, SELF, 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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The safety and security of all our patrons are of the utmost importance to us.Jamie Barton, CNN, 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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Other benefits that significant majorities mentioned in that report include an increased sense of purpose in life, an enhanced ability to live one's values, greater agency and civic engagement and a better understanding of the needs of their communities.Next Avenue, Forbes, 17 Dec. 2024
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The decrease is due to increased operating, general, and administrative expenses.Quartz Bot, Quartz, 13 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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Federal regulators predict strong economic growth and a more robust job market in 2025, along with higher inflation.Daniel de Visé, USA TODAY, 19 Dec. 2024
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Nurses with geriatric experience are in especially high demand; however, there is an evident shortage in healthcare support roles on the whole.Hilary Tetenbaum, The Arizona Republic, 18 Dec. 2024
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“Sky-high.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sky-high. Accessed 22 Dec. 2024.
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