loftier

adjective

as in higher

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  1. upper
  2. uppermost
Adjective
  • If Democrats take both the House and Senate next year, Hegseth could get a debilitating trial in the upper chamber.
    — Nicholas Wu, semafor.com, 9 Oct. 2026
  • The researchers said the largest lifespan improvement represents a theoretical upper limit under optimal conditions.
    — Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 9 Oct. 2026
Definition of upper
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  • The columnless uppermost floor will hold temporary exhibitions, a viewing terrace, and a restaurant.
    — News Desk, Artforum, 6 Oct. 2026
  • For anyone else looking to upgrade their gaming PC to the uppermost reasonable card in 2026 (the RTX 5090 is just too pricey for gamers), the Gigabyte RTX 5080 would be a smart choice.
    — Michael Justin Allen Sexton, PC Magazine, 3 Oct. 2026
Definition of uppermost
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“Loftier.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/loftier. Accessed 15 Oct. 2026.

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