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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
Nottingham Forest This time last year Forest fans were derided for their lofty, seemingly unfounded levels of optimism, following two years of fighting relegation.
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George Caulkin, New York Times, 13 Aug. 2025
But this is Massachusetts, and the roll call of lofty careers tarnished by scandal is a long one.
—Boston Herald Editorial Staff, Boston Herald, 10 Aug. 2025
With lofty ambitions to manufacture 180,000 drones annually by 2028, Taiwan is also working to jumpstart its domestic industry, but with little success so far, Wired reported.
—Rachyl Jones, semafor.com, 6 Aug. 2025
The hotel chain has its popular down-alternative fill pillows for sale, which have a hypoallergenic and lofty design.
—Nashia Baker, Architectural Digest, 1 Aug. 2025
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George Caulkin, New York Times, 13 Aug. 2025
But this is Massachusetts, and the roll call of lofty careers tarnished by scandal is a long one.
—Boston Herald Editorial Staff, Boston Herald, 10 Aug. 2025
With lofty ambitions to manufacture 180,000 drones annually by 2028, Taiwan is also working to jumpstart its domestic industry, but with little success so far, Wired reported.
—Rachyl Jones, semafor.com, 6 Aug. 2025
The hotel chain has its popular down-alternative fill pillows for sale, which have a hypoallergenic and lofty design.
—Nashia Baker, Architectural Digest, 1 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for lofty
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In a nod to the clock tower that stands tall over the downtown along Santa Fe Drive, the new market will be called Clock Tower Landing.—
Tammy Ljungblad,
Kansas City Star,
18 Aug. 2025
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Aastha, meanwhile, is 3 feet, 6 inches tall and weighs 35 lbs.—
Bailey Richards,
People.com,
17 Aug. 2025
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But this act of arrogant bullying should also re-kindle the spirit of hope and unity that swept through this community in the aftermath of that horrible night in 2016, that still binds Orlando in its 150th anniversary year.—
Orlando Sentinel Editorial Board,
The Orlando Sentinel,
21 Aug. 2025
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Harry Potter fans might recognize Stroma for playing the arrogant Hogwarts student named Cormac McLaggen in the film franchise.—
Olivia Singh,
Forbes.com,
20 Aug. 2025
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This is a proud program with a history of success, but Southern Miss has fallen on hard times, with four losing records in the last five seasons.—
Antonio Morales,
New York Times,
19 Aug. 2025
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Next time, put your phone away, watch, and be proud.—
Janine Clements,
Miami Herald,
19 Aug. 2025
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But these noble and desirable purposes all involve trade-offs, which Democrats often prefer to ignore.—
Clive Crook,
Twin Cities,
21 Aug. 2025
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That most were working on the project for objectively noble reasons in a war against authoritarianism only compounds the tragedy.—
Ed Simon
August 18,
Literary Hub,
18 Aug. 2025
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Two of the game’s most brilliant villains have matured into eloquent eulogists.—
Simon Vozick-Levinson,
Rolling Stone,
30 June 2025
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The gleaming veneer of artificial intelligence has captivated the world, with large language models producing eloquent responses that often seem indistinguishable from human thought.—
Cornelia C. Walther,
Forbes.com,
10 June 2025
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Fiber: Uses fiber-optic cables for high speeds and reliability.—
Kara McGinley,
USA Today,
22 Aug. 2025
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That ratio is significantly higher than Milwaukee County as a whole, which has one for every 193 people and the entire state of Wisconsin which has one for every 275 people.—
Erik S. Hanley,
jsonline.com,
22 Aug. 2025
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Stories of haughty people scheming and plucky servants improving alarm clocks attract smaller audiences than, say, trench warfare.—
Elle Carroll,
Vulture,
11 Aug. 2025
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The haughty mother of Dr. William Kirkland (Jordan Donica) feigns surprise that Mrs. Scott and her daughter, Peggy (Denée Brown), are still attending the ball.—
Ben Travers,
IndieWire,
11 Aug. 2025
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Natural light floods the tiny house through double-pane windows on both levels, creating an airy, open feel, and there’s a roomy second-floor patio that’s great for relaxing and entertaining.—
Toni Sutton,
People.com,
24 Aug. 2025
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Selig decided a great way to boost attendance would be to start interleague play, ending an almost century-old tradition of separate but equal leagues that would meet only in the World Series.—
Paul Sullivan,
Chicago Tribune,
24 Aug. 2025
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“Lofty.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/lofty. Accessed 27 Aug. 2025.
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