upswept
adjective
up·swept
ˈəp-ˌswept 
: swept upward
especially
: brushed up to the top of the head
upswept hair
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The design features a bold, upswept sunglass in a dark mahogany shade with true brown lenses, paired with universal-fitting nose pads.
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Julia Teti, Footwear News, 29 May 2025
Holgate points out many form-follows-function design touches, such as the traditional Aston Martin side strakes that double as air extractors, or the upswept venturis that expose the outer edges of the rear tires—emphasizing the car’s width and squat stance.
—Tim Pitt, Robb Report, 9 Apr. 2025
One nagging problem that the Globemaster shares with the Lockheed C-130 Hercules is its rear section, which is marked by an upswept rear when the cargo door is raised.
—David Szondy, New Atlas, 2 Feb. 2025
This highly efficient system of a centerline propeller and a rotating thruster behind allowed De Voogt’s naval architects to fashion a hull shape with an optimized, upswept after body for less turbulence and a quieter wake.
—Bill Springer, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
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Julia Teti, Footwear News, 29 May 2025
Holgate points out many form-follows-function design touches, such as the traditional Aston Martin side strakes that double as air extractors, or the upswept venturis that expose the outer edges of the rear tires—emphasizing the car’s width and squat stance.
—Tim Pitt, Robb Report, 9 Apr. 2025
One nagging problem that the Globemaster shares with the Lockheed C-130 Hercules is its rear section, which is marked by an upswept rear when the cargo door is raised.
—David Szondy, New Atlas, 2 Feb. 2025
This highly efficient system of a centerline propeller and a rotating thruster behind allowed De Voogt’s naval architects to fashion a hull shape with an optimized, upswept after body for less turbulence and a quieter wake.
—Bill Springer, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
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“Upswept.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/upswept. Accessed 6 Jul. 2025.
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upswept
adjective
up·swept
ˈəp-ˌswept
: swept upward
an upswept hairdo
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