higher

adjective

as in advanced
being far along in development an institute of higher learning higher primates, such as the apes

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for higher
  1. advanced
  2. improved
  3. evolved
  4. high
Adjective
  • Goldman expects China’s advanced-node wafer supply to reach 410,000 wafers per month by 2035, compared with monthly demand of 619,000 wafers.
    — Maria Mocerino, Interesting Engineering, 30 Aug. 2026
  • The display was set up by police, with authorities saying some of the bodies recovered from the floods were in an advanced state of decomposition, making physical identification difficult.
    — Freddie Clayton, NBC news, 29 Aug. 2026
Definition of advanced
Adjective
  • The overperformers The NWSL doesn’t have a most improved player award.
    — Karan Lodha, New York Times, 26 Aug. 2026
  • Jonah Savaiinaea has been one of camp’s most improved performers, and Patrick Paul and Aaron Brewer have the talent and makeup to become Pro Bowlers.
    — Omar Kelly August 25, Miami Herald, 25 Aug. 2026
Definition of improved
Adjective
  • Dylan gives a subtle warning for Alex to stay away from Kylie, but Alex was still close to confessing his evolved feelings for her.
    — Lexy Perez, HollywoodReporter, 8 Aug. 2026
  • Chef Cristian Medrano’s menu exudes confidence in the form of evolved flavors with every dish.
    — Rafael Peña, Miami Herald, 16 July 2026
Definition of evolved
Adjective
  • This isn’t unusual for the agency; in April, USPS raised prices by 8% due to higher fuel costs.
    — Charna Flam, PEOPLE, 26 Aug. 2026
  • The National Weather Service has issued an extreme heat warning that applies to more than 1 million people in San Diego County, mostly across inland valleys, foothills and mountains where high temperatures will approach or exceed 95 to 114 degrees.
    — Gary Robbins, San Diego Union-Tribune, 26 Aug. 2026
Definition of high
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“Higher.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/higher. Accessed 1 Sep. 2026.

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