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
Trump appointed at least four of his former attorneys to high-level government positions, including Attorney General Pam Bondi and Deputy Attorney General Todd Blanche and was a former prosecutor in New York.
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Riley Beggin, USA Today, 28 May 2025
The album's success propelled Boone to new heights, including a Grammy nomination and a slate of high-level performances.
—Grace Harrington, People.com, 27 May 2025
This corporation not only employs family members of Elite administrators in high-level jobs but also has paid him six-figure sums each year as a consultant.
—Kristen Taketa, Mercury News, 27 May 2025
There had been high-level negotiations between Cricket South Africa and IPL officials over the early release of those players.
—Tristan Lavalette, Forbes.com, 16 May 2025
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Riley Beggin, USA Today, 28 May 2025
The album's success propelled Boone to new heights, including a Grammy nomination and a slate of high-level performances.
—Grace Harrington, People.com, 27 May 2025
This corporation not only employs family members of Elite administrators in high-level jobs but also has paid him six-figure sums each year as a consultant.
—Kristen Taketa, Mercury News, 27 May 2025
There had been high-level negotiations between Cricket South Africa and IPL officials over the early release of those players.
—Tristan Lavalette, Forbes.com, 16 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for high-level
Adjective
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That leaves Lucas Vazquez — whose contract expires at the end of next month (two weeks into the Club World Cup) — as their only current senior option at the position.—
Anantaajith Raghuraman,
New York Times,
28 May 2025
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However, that campaign was cut short in October after Evans suffered an ACL injury that put his senior year in doubt.—
Mike Kaye,
Charlotte Observer,
27 May 2025
Adjective
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Ter Stegen had a good season a few years ago, but he hardly is considered a top GK that makes the saves the team needs to win those games that are close in the CL.—
Dermot Corrigan,
New York Times,
6 June 2025
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But Trump, the greatest salesman in American history, can also offer one-of-a-kind prizes, like the gala dinner for his top memecoin holders.—
Dan Alexander,
Forbes.com,
5 June 2025
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“High-level.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/high-level. Accessed 10 Jun. 2025.
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