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high road

NOUN

ethical or easiest course

Synonyms

WEAK

direct route main road no-brainer

Example Sentences

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Having recognized the error of his ways, Ogles manned up and took the high road: He posted that it was a staffer’s fault.

From Slate • Jun. 6, 2026

Nvidia took longer to figure this out than it should have, but at least now it is taking the high road by changing how it reports share-based compensation.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 4, 2026

“It was a real blessing to be here,” Howland said, “and I wanted to leave taking the high road, doing it the right way.”

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 22, 2025

By Monday afternoon Biden was back on the high road.

From Salon • Feb. 1, 2024

"This is the high road," he gasped, looking at Lady Stark with accusation.

From "A Game of Thrones" by George R.R. Martin