ON HIGH Synonyms: 24 Similar and Opposite Words

on high

noun

Definition of on high

as in New Jerusalem

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Recent Examples of on high Not from on high, but shoulder to shoulder, knife to knife. — The Editors, Robb Report, 27 June 2026 Ramaphosa said security forces were on high alert to respond to any unrest. — Nimi Princewill, CNN Money, 29 June 2026 After returning home, put clothes in a dryer on high heat for 10 minutes to kill any ticks. — Reeti Malhotra, Sacbee.com, 20 June 2026 If possible, unpack directly into the washing machine and run clothes on high heat for at least 30 minutes, both washing and drying. — Nafeesah Allen, Better Homes & Gardens, 20 June 2026 Microwave the mixture on high power until the water is on the cusp of boiling, which should take 7-9 minutes depending on the water temperature and microwave power. — Bestreviews, Mercury News, 19 June 2026 Alexandra Koch is a Fox News Digital Editor, with a focus on high-impact events that shape national conversation. — Alexandra Koch, FOXNews.com, 28 June 2026 Dangerous fire conditions in the Southwest are threatening to worsen blazes in Utah, Nevada and New Mexico, putting many communities on high alert this weekend. — Aria Bendix, NBC news, 27 June 2026 Giant and Death of a Salesman showcase different uses of a Tony win, like keeping the runtime limited, announcing official closing dates and relying on high demand for limited supply to increase ticket sales, as much as possible. — Katie North, Forbes.com, 27 June 2026

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Noun

While the shower typically produces only about five meteors per hour, it’s known for bright fireballs that can stand out in the night sky.

— Julia Gomez, USA Today, 1 July 2026
Joby has been in a fierce battle to be the first with taxis in the sky with its Northern California competitor Archer Aviation.

— Lily Wright, Los Angeles Times, 1 July 2026

Definition of sky

Noun

But we were too caught up in the communal bliss to take a poll of random kids.

— Chris Willman, Variety, 7 July 2026
And then there are amateur collectors like me, who might not know ironstone from porcelain, but whose last day on earth could be spent touching old objects in ignorant bliss.

— Jessica Sulima, Condé Nast Traveler, 28 June 2026

Definition of bliss

Noun

And while Coors Field isn’t exactly a pitcher’s paradise, the two-time All-Star would not use the altitude as an excuse for his poor outing.

— Justice delos Santos, Mercury News, 4 July 2026
During mosquito season, Mosquito Joe will spray your yard every three weeks to make your backyard paradise for summer BBQs, pool days and bonfires.

— Alora Bopray, USA Today, 1 July 2026

Definition of paradise

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