highest

adjective

1
as in higher
being at a point or level higher than all others the highest grade the highest flag on the pole

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2
as in greatest
coming before all others in importance turned to the highest authority for answers the highest official in the land

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Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for highest
  1. top
  2. main
  3. upper
  4. primary
  5. first
  6. predominant
  7. foremost
  8. dominant
Adjective
  • The heater was developed by Truma, a top name in RV HVAC equipment and accessories.
    — New Atlas, New Atlas, 2 Sep. 2026
  • The 20-year-old was a bridge-between-regimes addition, as was Lukas Hornicek, who Newcastle’s data team identified as a future top-class goalkeeper.
    — George Caulkin, New York Times, 2 Sep. 2026
Definition of top
Adjective
  • The fourth-year pro with blazing speed had an impressive training camp and appeared to be one of the team’s main kick returners.
    — Josh Kendall, New York Times, 31 Aug. 2026
  • Its main instrument, known as the Wide Field Instrument (WFI), will take extremely wide images of the universe, capturing ultra-high definition views across broad swaths of the sky.
    — Josh Dinner, Space.com, 30 Aug. 2026
Definition of main
Adjective
  • The trooper grabs the man by his wrist and his dreadlocks and began yanking his upper body through the window, the video shows.
    — Daniel McFadin, Arkansas Online, 31 Aug. 2026
  • Soon afterward, the telescope separated successfully from the rocket’s upper stage, drawing applause from ground controllers.
    — Marcia Dunn, Fortune, 30 Aug. 2026
Definition of upper
Adjective
  • In 2025, Kelley told PEOPLE exclusively that his wife was his primary motivation for pursuing sobriety.
    — Madison E. Goldberg, PEOPLE, 1 Sep. 2026
  • Fields and Mooney, who should take Austin’s place as the primary slot receiver, will be the other starters.
    — Dan Duggan, New York Times, 31 Aug. 2026
Definition of primary
Adjective
  • Player of the Week Senior outside hitter Quinn Grevengoed tallies 92 kills and 15 aces in seven matches and then is named MVP for host Chicago Christian as Knights take tournament title for first time since 2014.
    — Jeff Vorva, Chicago Tribune, 1 Sep. 2026
  • After filling our brushes with mouthwash from docking station reservoirs, Sarah and I brushed our teeth side-by-side (a first for both of us professionally).
    — Jenny Bailly, Allure, 1 Sep. 2026
Definition of first
Adjective
  • So the Fed's predominant focus right now should be on prices.
    — Scott Horsley, NPR, 28 Aug. 2026
  • Environmental samples collected from the market, specifically in areas where wildlife sales were predominant, contained SARS-CoV-2 genetic material.
    — Encyclopedia Britannica, Encyclopedia Britannica, 25 Aug. 2026
Definition of predominant
Adjective
  • On the floor of the New York Stock Exchange, AI’s foremost critic is flouting the dress code.
    — Jack Holmes, Vanity Fair, 1 Sep. 2026
  • The Move to Manchester The TV Festival’s impending move to Manchester was one of the foremost topics of conversation at this year’s edition.
    — K.J. Yossman, Variety, 28 Aug. 2026
Definition of foremost
Adjective
  • His once-dominant bat has gone quiet, leading to significant fan frustration, including boos at home games despite his excellent defense.
    — Peter Chawaga, Forbes.com, 30 Aug. 2026
  • At the time, Americans sipped one dominant style of beer, a light lager, sold by big breweries such as Coors and Anheuser-Busch.
    — Maureen Groppe, USA Today, 30 Aug. 2026
Definition of dominant
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“Highest.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/highest. Accessed 4 Sep. 2026.

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