high-level
adjective
high-lev·el
ˈhī-ˈle-vəl 
1
: occurring, done, or placed at a high level
2
: being of high importance or rank
high-level diplomats
3
: of, relating to, or being a computer programming language (such as BASIC or Pascal) which is similar to a natural language (such as English) and in which each statement is translated by a compiler usually into several machine language instructions
4
: relating to or being nuclear waste that contains highly concentrated radioactive components which are environmentally hazardous
Examples of high-level in a Sentence
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Yet many these sartorially splendid creatures — mostly high-level fashion influencers — have more Instagram and TikTok followers than most stars on streaming shows.
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Merle Ginsberg, The Hollywood Reporter, 29 Apr. 2024
But on the two-way street that is the new wild west of college athletics, Charlotte has also seen high-level staples exit stage left — some for more playing time opportunities, some for proximity to home, but most for the monetization of their name, image, and likeness (NIL).
—Hunter Bailey, Charlotte Observer, 29 Apr. 2024
There is a voter initiative that will be voted on this November by the voters of Solano County that will put in place high-level zoning, high-level building standards, so things like densities and heights and kind of basic uses, what's allowed to go where.
—Dana Taylor, USA TODAY, 27 Apr. 2024
Just this month, the company announced that two additional high-level roles in the U.S. were being reorganized, and the Black executives holding those jobs would leave.
—Lila MacLellan, Fortune, 26 Apr. 2024
The 49ers still have nine picks remaining, and with dozens of high-level prospects remaining on the board, San Francisco’s goal of rebuilding their roster depth in this draft looks more attainable than ever.
—Dieter Kurtenbach, The Mercury News, 26 Apr. 2024
Forty years ago, Hayao Miyazaki, Isao Takahata and I established Studio Ghibli with the desire to bring high-level, high-quality animation to children and adults of all ages.
—Jazz Tangcay, Variety, 17 Apr. 2024
Beyond the high-level competitions, many athletes hold day jobs and side gigs.
—Emma Bowman, NPR, 17 Apr. 2024
Cole isn’t a battle rapper — as proven by his swift exit from the ongoing rap civil war — but because of his high-level MC status, grit, and charisma, there was hope that Cole would at least try to even the score against Kendrick.
—Angel Diaz, Billboard, 16 Apr. 2024
Merle Ginsberg, The Hollywood Reporter, 29 Apr. 2024
But on the two-way street that is the new wild west of college athletics, Charlotte has also seen high-level staples exit stage left — some for more playing time opportunities, some for proximity to home, but most for the monetization of their name, image, and likeness (NIL).
—Hunter Bailey, Charlotte Observer, 29 Apr. 2024
There is a voter initiative that will be voted on this November by the voters of Solano County that will put in place high-level zoning, high-level building standards, so things like densities and heights and kind of basic uses, what's allowed to go where.
—Dana Taylor, USA TODAY, 27 Apr. 2024
Just this month, the company announced that two additional high-level roles in the U.S. were being reorganized, and the Black executives holding those jobs would leave.
—Lila MacLellan, Fortune, 26 Apr. 2024
The 49ers still have nine picks remaining, and with dozens of high-level prospects remaining on the board, San Francisco’s goal of rebuilding their roster depth in this draft looks more attainable than ever.
—Dieter Kurtenbach, The Mercury News, 26 Apr. 2024
Forty years ago, Hayao Miyazaki, Isao Takahata and I established Studio Ghibli with the desire to bring high-level, high-quality animation to children and adults of all ages.
—Jazz Tangcay, Variety, 17 Apr. 2024
Beyond the high-level competitions, many athletes hold day jobs and side gigs.
—Emma Bowman, NPR, 17 Apr. 2024
Cole isn’t a battle rapper — as proven by his swift exit from the ongoing rap civil war — but because of his high-level MC status, grit, and charisma, there was hope that Cole would at least try to even the score against Kendrick.
—Angel Diaz, Billboard, 16 Apr. 2024
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“High-level.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/high-level. Accessed 2 May. 2024.
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