Example Sentences
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of aloft
That patient practice will be put to use in 2027 when the first Axiom space station module goes aloft and docks with the ISS.
—
Jeffrey Kluger, Time, 6 June 2025
The band paraded along the catwalk into the audience, guitars aloft, in a Bacchanalian procession of musicality and theatricality.
—Lee Sharrock, Forbes.com, 30 June 2025
Blue Origin Blue Origin has now launched 13 passenger flights since the sub-orbital spacecraft carried Amazon and Blue Origin founder Bezos and three others aloft in July 2021.
—William Harwood, CBS News, 29 June 2025
Huge crowds turned out in the city for the parade, with many holding homemade banners aloft.
—Olivia Kemp, CNN Money, 28 June 2025
See All Example Sentences for aloft
Jeffrey Kluger, Time, 6 June 2025
The band paraded along the catwalk into the audience, guitars aloft, in a Bacchanalian procession of musicality and theatricality.
—Lee Sharrock, Forbes.com, 30 June 2025
Blue Origin Blue Origin has now launched 13 passenger flights since the sub-orbital spacecraft carried Amazon and Blue Origin founder Bezos and three others aloft in July 2021.
—William Harwood, CBS News, 29 June 2025
Huge crowds turned out in the city for the parade, with many holding homemade banners aloft.
—Olivia Kemp, CNN Money, 28 June 2025
See All Example Sentences for aloft
Recent Examples of Synonyms for aloft
Adverb
-
As helicopters started flying overhead, the campers realized how grave the situation had become.—
Adam Carlson,
People.com,
7 July 2025
-
Finance and legal are often seen as compliance overhead by many CEOs.—
Shivaram Rajgopal,
Forbes.com,
5 July 2025
Adverb
-
With several third and fourth year players trending upward, Green Bay should be poised to make a move.—
Rob Reischel,
Forbes.com,
9 July 2025
-
The disease progresses from the bottom of the plant upward, causing the leaves to turn yellow, wilt, and eventually die.—
Kim Toscano,
Southern Living,
9 July 2025
Adverb
-
This way, the artificial glow doesn't drown out the colorful hues up above.—
Skyler Caruso,
People.com,
11 July 2025
-
Here's a selection of some of our favorites, past favorites, or just alternatives to our picks above.—
Luke Larsen,
Wired News,
11 July 2025
Cite this Entry
“Aloft.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/aloft. Accessed 15 Jul. 2025.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
Share