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adjective

Definition of upwardnext
as in upper

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adverb

variants or upwards
as in skyward

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Recent Examples of upward
Adjective
However, over the past couple weeks, following the latest upward move in prices, sales have been particularly weak. — Sj Guest Editorial, Footwear News, 29 Sep. 2026 Meanwhile, Ship continued on its upward ascent, inserting into low Earth orbit (LEO) about a half-hour into the flight. — Mike Wall, Space.com, 28 Sep. 2026
Adverb
Old-fashioned striped barbershop poles turn in place on a vertical axis, but humans typically perceive the stripes moving upward rather than turning with the pole. — Jennifer Ouellette, ArsTechnica, 30 Sep. 2026 They’re expected to manage upward and downward, drive culture, champion strategy and nurture their teams. — Christine Muldoon, Forbes.com, 29 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for upward
Recent Examples of Synonyms for upward
  1. upper
  2. skyward
  3. uppermost
  4. above
  5. topmost
  6. overhead
  7. uplifted
Adjective
  • The team announced his absence as being due to an upper-body injury.
    — Jordan McPherson, Miami Herald, 2 Oct. 2026
  • Highs in the upper 60s are expected multiple days next week, and lows will fall into the upper 40s.
    — Mark Price, Charlotte Observer, 2 Oct. 2026
Definition of upper
Adverb
  • Considering the condition the vehicle is in, that number figures to climb skyward in the days to come.
    — Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 17 Sep. 2026
  • Bathed in the glow of the late-afternoon light, the firefighters look skyward, squinting into the sun.
    — Thomas E. Franklin, USA Today, 11 Sep. 2026
Definition of skyward
Adjective
  • The columnless uppermost floor will hold temporary exhibitions, a viewing terrace, and a restaurant.
    — News Desk, Artforum, 6 Oct. 2026
  • For anyone else looking to upgrade their gaming PC to the uppermost reasonable card in 2026 (the RTX 5090 is just too pricey for gamers), the Gigabyte RTX 5080 would be a smart choice.
    — Michael Justin Allen Sexton, PC Magazine, 3 Oct. 2026
Definition of uppermost
Adverb
  • In addition to the restaurants above, special dining experiences are hosted on property several nights a week in the Resol Garden, an outdoor space beside the main restaurant Itzam with an open woodfire grill.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 7 Oct. 2026
  • Only soldiers of officer rank and above were allowed to wear the Burberry trench coat and had to purchase it themselves out of pocket.
    — Frannie Comstock, Encyclopedia Britannica, 7 Oct. 2026
Definition of above
Adjective
  • For now, Vans will need to ensure the brand continues to garner brand heat to stay topmost in consumers’ minds.
    — Vicki M. Young, Footwear News, 31 July 2026
  • The penthouses on the topmost 14th floor can be combined to form a seven-bedroom cluster occupying that entire floor for those looking to max out.
    — Miami Herald, Miami Herald, 13 July 2026
Definition of topmost
Adjective
  • Food and drink The Courtyard Bar serves classic and contemporary cocktails and mocktails beneath skylight overhead windows that give the space a gloriously light and airy feel, even on cloudy days.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 Oct. 2026
  • The facility also houses an omnidirectional, multi-robot overhead mobility system for safer humanoid development.
    — Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 5 Oct. 2026
Definition of overhead
Adjective
  • Located within an uplifted section of oceanic crust known as an ophiolite, the Bulqizë reservoir generates its own continuous supply of clean energy.
    — Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 29 Sep. 2026
  • This team’s confidence needs to remain uplifted, but that’s going to be monumental task to manage if the blowouts begin the pile up.
    — Omar Kelly, Miami Herald, 20 Sep. 2026
Definition of uplifted

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“Upward.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/upward. Accessed 9 Oct. 2026.

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