HIGH-GRADE Synonyms: 31 Similar and Opposite Words

high-grade

adjective

Definition of high-grade

as in valuable

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Recent Examples of high-grade The largest iron ore magnetization roasting project in the world, which can convert discarded mine tailings into high-grade iron concentrate, has begun operations in China. — Georgina Jedikovska, Interesting Engineering, 7 Sep. 2026 Phenomenal energy, and the world outside, cocooned behind high-grade drywall. — Los Angeles Times, 2 Sep. 2026 Low-grade astrocytomas are more common in children, while high-grade astrocytomas, such as glioblastoma, tend to grow and spread within the brain and spinal cord quickly and are more common in adults. — Angeline Jane Bernabe, ABC News, 28 Aug. 2026 The swivel is made of high-grade metal, and the bag is made with super durable Maya hide leather. — Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 18 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for high-grade

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Adjective

The approach is particularly valuable because not every mechanical problem can be easily identified through a visual inspection.

— Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 26 Oct. 2026
Investors are already measuring the 5-year-old company's potential market cap in the trillions, putting it in a category with the world's most valuable companies.

— Jordan Novet, CNBC, 26 Oct. 2026

Definition of valuable

Adjective

Pony hair, crafted out of genuine cowhide, is a premium choice, not only because of its distinct aesthetic but also due to the excellence of the material’s quality.

— Stacia Datskovska, Footwear News, 27 Oct. 2026
Retailers now sell premium foods, specialty products and household basics under their own names, and the quality often holds up next to the big names.

— Ashley Lynch, Charlotte Observer, 27 Oct. 2026

Definition of premium

Adjective

The agreement also means prime farmland won’t be taken out of production and gives the state a new water source to help the ecosystem, Endean said.

— Ian James, Los Angeles Times, 23 Oct. 2026
In the meantime, the Rays and Brewers provide prime examples of how smaller-market teams can win in today’s MLB.

— Kansas City Star, Kansas City Star, 23 Oct. 2026

Definition of prime

Adjective

Bolsonaro made a tough-on-crime approach the cornerstone of his campaign and pledged to bring down food costs while Lula, trying to lure undecided voters, has invested in costly incentives.

— Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 26 Oct. 2026
Both player's made birdies at the 17th, but a costly miss for Ryu at the 18th allowed Yoshida to clinch it, despite the Japanese golfer also making bogey.

— ABC News, ABC News, 25 Oct. 2026

Definition of costly

Adjective

Government should set a clear course and let businesses decide which technologies make commercial sense.

— Rick Lazio, Fortune, 24 Oct. 2026
The building was under construction on a busy commercial street in the Eastleigh area, which is often crowded with thousands of traders and residents.

— ABC News, ABC News, 24 Oct. 2026

Definition of commercial

Adjective

As Eric Dane faced the final moments of his life, his family fought to hold on to every precious moment.

— Lauryn Overhultz, FOXNews.com, 23 Oct. 2026
The interplay of precious metals with rubber and leather reinforces the brand’s more casual sensibility, distinguishing it from more formal men’s jewelry offerings.

— Thomas Waller, Footwear News, 22 Oct. 2026

Definition of precious

Adjective

Rather than chasing fancy titles or splashy paychecks throughout her career, she’s gravitated toward jobs that pushed her out of her comfort zone, forced her to take risks, and taught her to embrace a little chaos.

— Preston Fore, Fortune, 24 Oct. 2026
This creamy, buttery morel dish is easy enough to make, while looking like an appetizer in a fancy French restaurant.

— Candy Hom, AJC.com, 24 Oct. 2026

Definition of fancy

Adjective

Maeda said that Rakuten Medical’s Japan branch is profitable, though the global entity operates at a loss due to high research spending.

— Angelica Ang, Fortune, 26 Oct. 2026
Lionel Mestre, partner at French private equity firm Weinberg Capital Partners, told CNBC his firm still focuses on profitable defense businesses with established products, customers and positive cash flow, rather than early-stage startups.

— Elsa Ohlen, CNBC, 26 Oct. 2026

Definition of profitable

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