In Microsoft Word, for example, pressing shift and F7 brings up the synonym
finder. Highlight the word or phrase you’re trying to replace and
consider your options. Once you’ve found a synonym, you can dig deeper
for other related words. By clicking on “look up,” you’re able to discover
subtle relationships between words that may lead you to ideas that you
otherwise might not have considered. When you toss a rock into still
water, circles radiate out. As you move from one word to another, the
relationship between the words is like this ripple effect in the water.
As you consider Hannah’s list of alternatives to “highest,” note that
there are subtle differences in the meaning of each word. Here’s the list
she came up with: