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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
Apple shares are likely to slump as Wall Street’s expectations for the company’s next iPhone — potentially a foldable — have become too lofty, according to Jefferies.
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Liz Napolitano, CNBC, 3 Oct. 2025
However, lofty goals often lead to significant hesitation or avoidance.
—Alexa Mikhail, Flow Space, 3 Oct. 2025
Will Tudor as Sillerton Jackson, Friend of Newland who is lofty and a gossip with secrets of his own.
—Joe Otterson, Variety, 2 Oct. 2025
There, he had been bestowed with the rather lofty nickname of ‘the Geordie Maradona’ — something that feels increasingly merited.
—Paul Taylor, New York Times, 2 Oct. 2025
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Liz Napolitano, CNBC, 3 Oct. 2025
However, lofty goals often lead to significant hesitation or avoidance.
—Alexa Mikhail, Flow Space, 3 Oct. 2025
Will Tudor as Sillerton Jackson, Friend of Newland who is lofty and a gossip with secrets of his own.
—Joe Otterson, Variety, 2 Oct. 2025
There, he had been bestowed with the rather lofty nickname of ‘the Geordie Maradona’ — something that feels increasingly merited.
—Paul Taylor, New York Times, 2 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for lofty
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Police described Taylor as a Black male who is 5 feet 11 inches tall and weighs 200 pounds.—
Erik S. Hanley,
jsonline.com,
5 Oct. 2025
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Front man Coleman cuts a tall, brooding figure, saving his emotions for his vocal delivery and occasional pronouncements on the importance of faith.—
Brian McCollum,
Freep.com,
5 Oct. 2025
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Jack Cutmore-Scott as Julius Beaufort, an arrogant new money banker at the center of New York society with an interest in Ellen.—
Joe Otterson,
Variety,
2 Oct. 2025
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Jean stepped out as Nia approached—lean and arrogant, a cigarette pinched between her lips.—
David Wright Faladé,
New Yorker,
28 Sep. 2025
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Central Texas has a proud tradition of producing and celebrating flavorful sodas.—
Taylor Tobin,
Southern Living,
1 Oct. 2025
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The godfather of modern West Indian fast bowling shakes his head slowly, having been reminded what happened the last time his once proud and near-invincible team played Test cricket.—
Paul Newman,
New York Times,
1 Oct. 2025
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But the filmmakers’ motivations for glomming on to Ed are depicted as being noble.—
Judy Berman,
Time,
6 Oct. 2025
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Plus, the great David Thewlis will make his first appearance as Peylak, noble leader of the Wind Traders tribe.—
Jeff Spry,
Space.com,
1 Oct. 2025
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His words are echoed by a man who goes back even further than the 74-year-old Roberts in commentator Joseph ‘Reds’ Perreira, who has seen it all in more than 60 years as an eloquent voice of Caribbean cricket.—
Paul Newman,
New York Times,
1 Oct. 2025
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Boggs’s biography, which foregrounds Baldwin’s deepest love relationships, is a moving and eloquent rejoinder to the decline narrative.—
Megan Marshall
September 25,
Literary Hub,
25 Sep. 2025
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If trapped by moving water, seek the highest possible point and contact emergency services by calling 911.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
8 Oct. 2025
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Computer Mice Deals The Logitech G502 Lightspeed earned high marks from our expert thanks to great battery life and low-latency wireless connectivity.—
Jade Chung-Lee,
PC Magazine,
8 Oct. 2025
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In the small Campo dei Tolentini, presided over by the haughty neoclassical columns of the eponymous church, a queue straggles from a tiny bar.—
Rebecca Ann Hughes,
Forbes.com,
19 Sep. 2025
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Lellouche stars as unlikely hero Zem, a disillusioned Zone 3 cop with an idealistic militant past, who is teamed with haughty, high-flying Zone 2 officer Salia, played by Adèle Exarchopoulos, after a leading politician is assassinated in Zone 1.—
Melanie Goodfellow,
Deadline,
10 Sep. 2025
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See how commonwealth compares to other states The classic Halloween symbol is also great at dividing the masses.—
Marina Johnson,
Louisville Courier Journal,
2 Oct. 2025
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At just $30, Universal Thread’s version is a great way to add the style to your rotation at a fraction of the price.—
Rachel Trujillo,
PEOPLE,
1 Oct. 2025
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“Lofty.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/lofty. Accessed 8 Oct. 2025.
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