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Recent Examples of upper
Tori Latham, Robb Report, 21 May 2025
The upper thins out into a slender strap that wraps around the ankle in a slingback style.
—Jaden Thompson, Footwear News, 20 May 2025
Kate Nishimura, Sourcing Journal, 30 Apr. 2025
Mesh uppers and rubber outsoles strike the right balance between breathability and durability, while bouncy cushioning keeps your stride springy.
—Merrell Readman, Travel + Leisure, 24 Apr. 2025
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Adjective
Photo : Become Legendary One of the two additional bedrooms, both on the upper floor.
—Tori Latham, Robb Report, 21 May 2025
The upper thins out into a slender strap that wraps around the ankle in a slingback style.
—Jaden Thompson, Footwear News, 20 May 2025
Noun
But first, brands must reexamine their long-term goals related to sourcing and reframe their thinking about cost, according to Stephen Martin, CEO of KX Lab, a startup pioneering the use of 3D-knitting for footwear uppers.
—Kate Nishimura, Sourcing Journal, 30 Apr. 2025
Mesh uppers and rubber outsoles strike the right balance between breathability and durability, while bouncy cushioning keeps your stride springy.
—Merrell Readman, Travel + Leisure, 24 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for upper
Noun
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The world’s largest automaker said the 2026 Toyota RAV4 only will be offered as a hybrid or plug-in hybrid, eliminating a traditional gas engine in the vehicle for the first time.—
Michael Wayland,
CNBC,
21 May 2025
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It’s made up of billions of stars, massive clouds of gas and cosmic dust.—
Valerie Mesa,
People.com,
20 May 2025
Noun
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The trip was supposed to be a final hurrah before everyone parts ways for new jobs and life changes.—
Ashley Vega,
People.com,
22 May 2025
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Fahy’s latest bad trip, Sirens, feels a lot like this year’s Perfect Couple.—
Judy Berman,
Time,
22 May 2025
Adjective
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Most of the collections he’s placed on the roster have reached the uppermost region, with a total of 22 projects making it to the list.—
Hugh McIntyre,
Forbes.com,
28 May 2025
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This rise in molten material causes the lithosphere – where the planet’s crust and uppermost part of the mantle meet – to push upwards, resulting in land features similar to peaks and valleys.—
Stephanie Edwards,
Discover Magazine,
14 May 2025
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Officials said embryos stored inside the clinic were not damaged by the blast.—
Natalie Neysa Alund,
USA Today,
20 May 2025
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Meanwhile, the Vault Collection is a blast from the past with dedicated items for various chapters of the resort’s history.—
Rachel Chang,
Travel + Leisure,
20 May 2025
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Far removed from the green rush, Mura is helping the service businesses that maintain our buildings, hospitals and infrastructure operate faster and smarter.—
Alexandra York,
Forbes.com,
30 May 2025
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The rush is also on to translate EV supremacy to other industries.—
Charlie Campbell,
Time,
29 May 2025
Adjective
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Others assert that achieving AGI is going to be complex and convoluted, necessitating that only the topmost AI experts will be able to tell us that AGI is almost here.—
Lance Eliot,
Forbes.com,
6 May 2025
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People will even be willing to switch back-and-forth between the topmost general-purpose AI and a particular best-in-class domain-specific AI that befits their needs.—
Lance Eliot,
Forbes.com,
22 Apr. 2025
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“Upper.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/upper. Accessed 3 Jun. 2025.
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