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

The 30-year-old from Edwards, Colo., took only the high road after winning Wednesday’s slalom in Cortina d’Ampezzo.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 18, 2026

This isn’t the high road to Rome, though neither is it the lowest.

From Los Angeles Times • Jul. 18, 2024

By Monday afternoon Biden was back on the high road.

From Salon • Feb. 1, 2024

Up here the land was harsh and wild, and the high road little more than a stony track.

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