as in senior
of great importance or high rank
These military secrets are known only to a few high-level government officials.
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Recent Examples of high-level
Even if he was not rewarded with assists, Rowe tossed a number of quick, high-level passes as a playmaker in the short-roll game.
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Joseph Dycus, Mercury News, 12 July 2025
Keeping out shots is perhaps where John has quietly made his strongest case as a high-level performer.
—Mark Critchley, New York Times, 12 July 2025
That’s paired with high-level focus and preparation.
—Sacbee.com, 12 July 2025
Leadership make the announcement with fanfare, executives make site visits and communicate high-level changes with an aspirational tone—then silence.
—Shannon Gabriel, Forbes.com, 2 July 2025
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Joseph Dycus, Mercury News, 12 July 2025
Keeping out shots is perhaps where John has quietly made his strongest case as a high-level performer.
—Mark Critchley, New York Times, 12 July 2025
That’s paired with high-level focus and preparation.
—Sacbee.com, 12 July 2025
Leadership make the announcement with fanfare, executives make site visits and communicate high-level changes with an aspirational tone—then silence.
—Shannon Gabriel, Forbes.com, 2 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for high-level
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Speculation had mounted that senior studio leaders would lose their jobs, but since April the company has had five big hits, including A Minecraft Movie and Sinners, and is feeling bullish once more.—
semafor.com,
semafor.com,
14 July 2025
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His career spans senior roles in London and Los Angeles within broadcasters, production companies and distributors, including positions at BBC Studios, Shine International and RDF.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
14 July 2025
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Meanwhile, the Asian giant was the top importer of copper ore and unrefined copper, accounting for roughly 60% of total imports in 2023, compared to just 17% in 2013, separate data from the trade agency showed.—
Amala Balakrishner,
CNBC,
11 July 2025
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Her being back home and hooking her brain up to a computer, the combination of those things pulls out the top conversation in her head and in her heart, which is the loss of her father and her best friend.—
Ronda Racha Penrice,
HollywoodReporter,
11 July 2025
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“High-level.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/high-level. Accessed 19 Jul. 2025.
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