sky-high
Americanadverb
adjective
adverb
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high into the air
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to destroy completely
Etymology
Origin of sky-high
First recorded in 1810–20
Example Sentences
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But in L.A. — despite vanishing Hollywood jobs and immigration crackdowns — housing costs remain sky-high.
From Los Angeles Times • May 29, 2026
Victor Matheson, a sports economist at Holy Cross, called the Knicks’ Finals appearance a “perfect storm” of sky-high prices: a fixed supply and a highly wealthy set of potential local buyers.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 28, 2026
Runaway profits and sky-high valuations for microchip companies have fuelled worker demands over pay packages in South Korea, raising the question: who profits from the artificial intelligence boom?
From Barron's • May 28, 2026
"No-one should be manipulated into paying sky-high prices for seats and fans should be able to trust that the tickets they purchase will be the ones they receive," James added.
From BBC • May 27, 2026
As Grandpa had predicted, the price of coonskins jumped sky-high.
From "Where the Red Fern Grows" by Wilson Rawls
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