high-up
[hahy-uhp]
adjective
holding a high position or rank.
noun, plural high-ups.
a person holding a high position or rank; higher-up.
Origin of high-up
First recorded in 1865–70; noun, adj. use of high up
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Related Words for high-up
high-level, predominant, paramount, tops, remarkable, effective, noteworthy, solid, powerful, extraordinary, prominent, dignitary, celebrity, luminary, figure, executive, mogul, heavyweight, star, eminenceExamples from the Web for high-up
Contemporary Examples of high-up
O'Donnell's first instinct when confronted with accusations of shady finances has been to allege a high-up conspiracy.
Historical Examples of high-up
Many's the time I've heard him give the minister his answer, and the high-up people, too.
The Foolish LoversSt. John G. Ervine
No; the fine 273 work—the high-up stuff, is done by Breslau and Weishelm.
The Dark StarRobert W. Chambers
But he had to return to the high-up little room; and that night he lay awake.
The QuestFrederik van Eeden
What was that high-up thing the prayer-man was a-standin' on?
Dotty Dimple's FlyawaySophie May
There are some high-up Belgian officers at the hotel to-night.
Secret History Revealed By Lady Peggy O'MalleyC. N. Williamson and A. M. Williamson
high-up
noun
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