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

He’s holding the political high ground and will remain there as long as he stays on the high road.

From Los Angeles Times • Jul. 15, 2024

By Monday afternoon Biden was back on the high road.

From Salon • Feb. 1, 2024

“Tell me you’re not watching this trash,” she says, always taking the high road.

From "Watch Us Rise" by Renée Watson and Ellen Hagan