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as in tall
extending to a great distance upward
the ever-increasing lofty heights of the world's skyscrapers
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as in arrogant
having a feeling of superiority that shows itself in an overbearing attitude
she acts all lofty and superior just because she went to an Ivy League college
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as in proud
having or displaying feelings of scorn for what is regarded as beneath oneself
his lofty attitude toward menial chores really rankles the other camp counselors
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as in noble
having, characterized by, or arising from a dignified and generous nature
remained true to the cause's lofty ideals, regardless of the changing winds of popular opinion
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as in eloquent
very dignified in form, tone, or style
the lofty nature of the coronation ceremony
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Recent Examples of lofty
But beneath those lofty questions of ethics lies a more basic problem: These guys are out of touch.
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Allison Morrow, CNN Money, 1 May 2025
Because of that lofty goal, Kinokuniya offers books and magazines in both Japanese and English in U.S. stores.
—Mae Hamilton, AFAR Media, 1 May 2025
There’s a fireplace in the lofty great room, decorative wainscoting in the dining area and a walk-in pantry in the kitchen.
—Mike Klingaman, Baltimore Sun, 30 Apr. 2025
After teasing this track for almost two months, Keable’s full joint meets the lofty expectations.
—Michael Saponara, Billboard, 28 Apr. 2025
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Allison Morrow, CNN Money, 1 May 2025
Because of that lofty goal, Kinokuniya offers books and magazines in both Japanese and English in U.S. stores.
—Mae Hamilton, AFAR Media, 1 May 2025
There’s a fireplace in the lofty great room, decorative wainscoting in the dining area and a walk-in pantry in the kitchen.
—Mike Klingaman, Baltimore Sun, 30 Apr. 2025
After teasing this track for almost two months, Keable’s full joint meets the lofty expectations.
—Michael Saponara, Billboard, 28 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for lofty
Adjective
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Among the Americans taking hormones are many cisgender children and teen-agers who take human growth hormone in order to grow taller, or take birth control in order to regulate their periods or avoid pregnancy.—
S. C. Cornell,
New Yorker,
2 May 2025
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Cages should be at least 4 to 5 feet tall and 2 to 3 feet wide.—
Megan Hughes,
Better Homes & Gardens,
1 May 2025
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That doesn’t portray a hero, but rather someone so arrogant as to invent his own law and appoint himself its executioner.—
Sun Sentinel Editorial Board,
Sun Sentinel,
11 Apr. 2025
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Fed Up in Illinois Dear Fed Up: Is Edie mean, arrogant, disobedient and rude in the presence of her parents, or has she been invited to spend time with your girls separately?—
Abigail Van Buren,
Boston Herald,
5 Apr. 2025
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Cheech Marin and Tommy Chong are proud of the state of stoner comedy.—
Angela Andaloro,
People.com,
3 May 2025
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The proud regionality of Italy is one such example and this book shows it off beautifully.—
Wilder Davies,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
2 May 2025
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But even if Van Hollen’s motivation for going to El Salvador was less than noble, the truth is there are things more important than the political fight of the day.—
Chris Roemer,
Baltimore Sun,
24 Apr. 2025
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The coat of arms above serves as the door for the ‘most noble, most loyal, most valiant and always loyal’.—
Jacob Tanswell,
New York Times,
24 Apr. 2025
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Notably, the hues of navy and blue work well together to portray the actor as eloquent in matters of style.—
Robyn Mowatt,
Essence,
18 Apr. 2025
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His book is a distraught but eloquent cry against our tolerance for other people’s calamities.—
Fintan O’Toole,
New York Times,
25 Feb. 2025
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Building a community around these creators keeps engagement levels high and content flowing, as their audiences feel personally invested.—
Fairchild Studio,
Footwear News,
5 May 2025
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Plus, not everyone’s thrilled about tunnel construction disrupting high season traffic.—
Abby Montanez,
Robb Report,
4 May 2025
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As the daughter of the haughty Chodron de Courcel and Brondeau d’Urtières families, Bernadette never lacks confidence.—
Armond White,
National Review,
23 Apr. 2025
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Schwarzenegger stars as the haughty, sleazy eldest son of a wealthy family whose patriarch and matriarch are portrayed by Jason Isaacs and Parker Posey, respectively.—
Natalie Oganesyan,
Deadline,
17 Feb. 2025
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Cancer, a disease that doesn’t discriminate and spares no one from its reach, has long been one of humanity’s greatest adversaries.—
Daniel Fusch,
USA Today,
27 Apr. 2025
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This is a great UFC Fight Night that will not disappoint; make sure to tune in and catch all the action.—
Thomas G. Moukawsher,
MSNBC Newsweek,
27 Apr. 2025
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“Lofty.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/lofty. Accessed 9 May. 2025.
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