high and low

adverb

Definition of high and lownext
as in everywhere
in every place or in all places I've been looking high and low for my glasses

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Recent Examples of high and low Launched in 2022, the Watch and Jewellery Initiative spans high and low players, including brands, distributors and suppliers, regardless of size. — Lily Templeton, Footwear News, 17 Sep. 2026 Filmmaker Na Hong-jin, an expert at mining the clash between high and low, makes a bid for James Cameron-like sci-fi laden with special effects. — Robert Abele, Los Angeles Times, 11 Sep. 2026 The boss fights are incredible, the sword play is fast and fluid, and the visuals are outstanding on both high and low-end gear. — Zackery Cuevas, PC Magazine, 31 Aug. 2026 That all prices – high and low – are transitory is tautological. — John Tamny, Forbes.com, 23 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for high and low
Recent Examples of Synonyms for high and low
  1. everywhere
  2. far and wide
Adverb
  • There’s drama everywhere at the Ritz-Carlton, with canopy-height structures of dark wood housing everything from boutiques to restaurants and even the lobby.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 30 Oct. 2026
  • The Organization and Guidance Department, the party’s most powerful agency, oversees appointments, inspections, and discipline everywhere—in Pyongyang as well as rural villages.
    — Jieun Baek, Foreign Affairs, 30 Oct. 2026
Definition of everywhere
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  • Trump is not on the ballot himself, but Republican candidates far and wide have backed his policies.
    — Sun Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 22 Oct. 2026
  • From a buttery pan sauce poured over a steak to a light and creamy hollandaise atop roasted vegetables, the category of sauce ranges far and wide.
    — Laura Manzano, Martha Stewart, 14 Oct. 2026
Definition of far and wide

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“High and low.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/high%20and%20low. Accessed 31 Oct. 2026.

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