on high

Definition of on highnext

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Recent Examples of on high Apple may be considering a radical redesign of its displays for the upcoming 20th-anniversary iPhone, if new leaks are correct, giving Apple consumers the type of bezel-less screen that has previously been featured on high-end devices from Samsung, Huawei, or Honor. Will McCurdy, PC Magazine, 25 Apr. 2026 Attacks put city on high alert New Orleans has strengthened public safety measures over the past year — particularly around large public gatherings — since a deadly truck ramming killed 14 people during a New Year’s celebration. Rebekah Riess, CNN Money, 24 Apr. 2026 Ultimately, this synergy drives higher ROI while freeing teams from tedious administrative tasks to focus on high-level strategy and end-to-end execution. Arthur Zaczkiewicz, Footwear News, 23 Apr. 2026 If your pets go outside on high-pollen days, bathe them afterward — their fur carries allergens directly onto furniture and bedding. Allison Palmer, Sacbee.com, 22 Apr. 2026 Pollen counts peak in the early morning, so going outside before noon on high-pollen days is one of the most common mistakes sufferers make. Allison Palmer, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 22 Apr. 2026 Investigating California’s Insurance Crisis California high-speed rail California has spent more than $14 billion on high-speed rail, but the project remains unfinished. CBS News, 22 Apr. 2026 Tasks requiring fine force control—tightening a screw or cracking an egg—still depend on high-quality tactile and physical data. Ni Tao, Interesting Engineering, 20 Apr. 2026 The wider 2026 lineup is also heavy on high-profile Hollywood talent. Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 20 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for on high
Noun
  • Residents fled as ash fell and smoke darkened the sky, many leaving with little notice as flames approached homes and neighborhoods.
    Corey Schmidt, Sacbee.com, 30 Apr. 2026
  • With a heaping helping of Western style (and an even bigger patio) Far Out creates an inviting, casual-cool environment that encourages another round of stories (and cocktails) under the Texas sky.
    Nathanael Gassett, Bon Appetit Magazine, 30 Apr. 2026
Noun
  • These days, his life in Thailand resembles domestic bliss.
    Harry Thorfinn-George, Pitchfork, 27 Apr. 2026
  • Most of the love stories that do make it to the big screen still generally follow broad, conventional strokes, capturing the bliss of coupling up or the blues of falling apart.
    Shirley Li, The Atlantic, 8 Apr. 2026
Noun
  • But back in the 1950s, most Americans thought of Cuba as little more than a hedonistic paradise.
    Mo Rocca, CBS News, 26 Apr. 2026
  • And now, with a myriad of buzzy new restaurants helmed by some of France’s top chefs and curious creatives from around the world eager to experiment with the territory’s rich ingredients, Biarritz is becoming an epicure’s paradise in its own right.
    Monica Mendal, Vogue, 24 Apr. 2026
Noun
  • Gaga and Doechii, a match made in fashion heaven, and two style students who clearly did their homework for this assignment.
    Christian Allaire, Vogue, 27 Apr. 2026
  • Bourbon and pecan pie are a match made in heaven, but this pie takes that combination to a whole new level.
    Cameron Beall, Southern Living, 25 Apr. 2026

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“On high.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/on%20high. Accessed 2 May. 2026.

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