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loftier

adjective

as in higher

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  1. upper
  2. uppermost
Adjective
  • On some Subaru engines, accessing the upper oil pan section can be considerably more labor-intensive than replacing the lower pan gasket.
    — John Paul Senior Manager Public Affairs And Traffic Safety Aaa Northeast, Hartford Courant, 26 Sep. 2026
  • The Winnie is an elevated take on a casual sneaker, thanks to the chic colorways and leather upper.
    — Cheryl Wagemann, InStyle, 25 Sep. 2026
Definition of upper
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  • The duo’s Black/White/Metallic Silver makeup features the same croc texture placement on its two uppermost side panels, but shifts from the matte finish seen on the Enigma Stone pair for a glossy, patent leather-like sheen on its black croc cutouts.
    — Riley Jones, Footwear News, 23 Sep. 2026
  • One design quibble — at its uppermost reaches, the limestone is just a bit too close to the narrow edge of the steel canopy.
    — Edward Keegan, Chicago Tribune, 19 Sep. 2026
Definition of uppermost
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