higher-up

noun

high·​er-up ˌhī-ər-ˈəp How to pronounce higher-up (audio)
ˈhī-ər-ˌəp
Synonyms of higher-upnext
: a superior officer or official

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The central narrator panics, but at the command of their higher-ups, the team heads in anyway. — Arushi Jacob, Variety, 3 July 2026 Will the players continue to share the patience that Davidson, coach Jeff Blashill and the rest of the Hawks higher-ups have? — Kalen Lumpkins, Chicago Tribune, 28 Apr. 2026 Hours after The Athletic reported that players had gone to higher-ups about the idea, it was revealed that an alternate jersey had in fact been approved prior. — Ryan Morik, FOXNews.com, 23 Apr. 2026 For fans who want a higher-up experience, the Rooftop Cinema Club is holding screenings for Team USA’s first two group matches. — Abby Hamblin, San Diego Union-Tribune, 10 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for higher-up

Word History

First Known Use

1902, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of higher-up was in 1902

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higher-up
highest common factor
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“Higher-up.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/higher-up. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.

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