Adjective
high-stakes (not comparable)
(idiomatic) Involving large costs or rewards.
But for those two high-stakes national stories, Paxton would be home in Texas batting away news coverage of the workings of his own office. Source: Internet
Camilla Parker Bowles was busy at that time as well, trying to improve her public image as the woman whom Prince Charles had left Princess Diana for, so she was most likely not planning a high-stakes jewel heist either. Source: Internet
But the high-stakes political showdown would make it difficult to move on to the next phase, when a unified negotiating team that includes the Afghan government is expected to sit across from the Taliban. Source: Internet
"An often engaging tale that should keep readers hooked with a blend of magic, high-stakes action, and the continuing growth of its likable teen protagonist." Source: Internet
Although they will face each other in a high-stakes match, they acted as they always do around each other in the past few days. Source: Internet
Big money round Beginning approximately two months into season four and continuing until the end of that season in June 2002, Hollywood Squares instituted a new high-stakes round in response to the recent trend of quiz shows offering big cash prizes. Source: Internet