1
as in noble
having, characterized by, or arising from a dignified and generous nature
high-minded efforts to improve the lives of people who are less fortunate
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as in arrogant
self-consciously trying to present an appearance of grandeur or importance
she was too high-minded to admit publicly to watching trashy movies, but privately she loved them
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Recent Examples of high-minded
The business would draw inspiration from high-minded local establishments like The Monarch Bar and Ocean Prime.
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David Hudnall, Kansas City Star, 3 Apr. 2025
So the letter’s high-minded tone will rankle, no doubt.
—The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 18 Mar. 2025
That high-minded stupidity kind of vibe is huge for me.
—Emma Specter, Vogue, 17 Mar. 2025
Cheating by Norway team officials manipulating ski suits has shaken a national reputation for fair play and high-minded principles at their home Nordic world championships, where the host team dominated the medal table.
—Graham Dunbar, Chicago Tribune, 12 Mar. 2025
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David Hudnall, Kansas City Star, 3 Apr. 2025
So the letter’s high-minded tone will rankle, no doubt.
—The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 18 Mar. 2025
That high-minded stupidity kind of vibe is huge for me.
—Emma Specter, Vogue, 17 Mar. 2025
Cheating by Norway team officials manipulating ski suits has shaken a national reputation for fair play and high-minded principles at their home Nordic world championships, where the host team dominated the medal table.
—Graham Dunbar, Chicago Tribune, 12 Mar. 2025
See All Example Sentences for high-minded
Recent Examples of Synonyms for high-minded
Adjective
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Royal titles are reserved for those born into or marrying into the family, while dukedoms and other noble titles are passed down through a family or granted by the reigning monarch.—
Stephanie Petit,
People.com,
6 July 2025
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He’s covered in sweat and using a scrap of cardboard as a fan—not for himself, but for the tides of people who pass him, in a noble effort to keep them cool.—
Richard Collett,
Saveur,
2 July 2025
Adjective
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In 2022, Ackles joined the cast of Prime Video's The Boys as arrogant superhero Soldier Boy.—
Brianne Tracy,
People.com,
4 July 2025
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Her larger-than-life ego and past as a shaman make Player 044 come off as arrogant and selfish, getting under just about everyone's skin.—
EW.com,
EW.com,
4 July 2025
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This is a great NBA Summer League matchup; make sure to tune in and catch all the action.—
Ben Verbrugge,
MSNBC Newsweek,
8 July 2025
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This is a great day to schmooze with friends and members of groups and organizations.—
Georgia Nicols,
Denver Post,
7 July 2025
Adjective
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Net profit slumped 11% in 2024 to 2.3 billion baht ($71 million) while revenue stagnated at 33 billion baht amid weak consumer spending and higher costs related to distribution, staffing and store openings.—
Gloria Haraito,
Forbes.com,
2 July 2025
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Key stat Muncy tied his career high with seven RBIs.—
Greg Beacham,
Chicago Tribune,
23 June 2025
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Sitting in a room full of pretentious ex-friends and mentally eviscerating them all is a universal human experience.—
Literary Hub
July 1,
Literary Hub,
1 July 2025
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And a slightly surreal, fantastical closing scene is puzzling and pretentious rather than provocative.—
Stephen Farber,
HollywoodReporter,
16 June 2025
Adjective
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Different views on the topic Some readers challenge the emphasis on political decorum, arguing that respect must be earned through honorable conduct rather than election victories.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
4 July 2025
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Or that America's founding principles are honorable and created a superpower that leads the world.—
Newsweek Staff,
MSNBC Newsweek,
3 July 2025
Adjective
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Since then, grandiose rivers of tulle have streamed through celebrity ceremonies like fast-rushing water: from Sophia Richie to Paris Hilton, Naomi Biden, Nicola Peltz Beckham and Millie Bobby Brown.—
Leah Dolan,
CNN Money,
30 June 2025
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Seon-nyeo and Jeong-dae have successfully arrived at an exit, but her grandiose personality gives Jeong-dae the window to push her aside and slam the door shut behind him.—
Jennifer Zhan,
Vulture,
27 June 2025
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The weather was sublime, the food was tasty, Mummy was smiling.—
Stephanie Nolasco , Ashley Papa,
FOXNews.com,
13 July 2025
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The Orkney scallops grilled in direct contact with whisky barrels were sublime.—
George Koutsakis,
Forbes.com,
3 July 2025
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“High-minded.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/high-minded. Accessed 18 Jul. 2025.
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