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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
As such, lofty trade deals promising economic growth and investment that will take time to feed through are cold comfort for many British consumers and businesses struggling right now.
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Holly Ellyatt, CNBC, 25 May 2025
That's a lofty goal, considering the 1.5 degree C threshold has long been discussed as a difficult but achievable goal.
—Doyle Rice, USA Today, 22 May 2025
Scientists have recognized for some time that these residents of the Andes Mountains have evolved genetic adaptations to the thin air of their lofty home.
—Kermit Pattison, Scientific American, 20 May 2025
Simpson’s heels feature a lofty platform with a sky-high block heel and are held in place by multiple straps across the upper.
—Karla Rodriguez, Footwear News, 19 May 2025
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Holly Ellyatt, CNBC, 25 May 2025
That's a lofty goal, considering the 1.5 degree C threshold has long been discussed as a difficult but achievable goal.
—Doyle Rice, USA Today, 22 May 2025
Scientists have recognized for some time that these residents of the Andes Mountains have evolved genetic adaptations to the thin air of their lofty home.
—Kermit Pattison, Scientific American, 20 May 2025
Simpson’s heels feature a lofty platform with a sky-high block heel and are held in place by multiple straps across the upper.
—Karla Rodriguez, Footwear News, 19 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for lofty
Adjective
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The backrest reclines to five different angles, and, set all the way back, the chaise can accommodate the full body of someone who’s up to six feet, four inches tall.—
Olivia Young,
Travel + Leisure,
26 May 2025
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Keep a distance from tall, isolated trees or other elevated objects.—
STAR-TELEGRAM WEATHER BOT,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
26 May 2025
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Richard was known for being outspoken, if not arrogant, consistently rubbing his Tagi tribe the wrong way and offending some of them with his blatant display of nudity on the island.—
Nick Caruso,
TVLine,
27 May 2025
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Multiple people described him to me as unpopular and arrogant.—
Amanda Chicago Lewis,
Harpers Magazine,
29 Apr. 2025
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The city has a long and proud history of coming together through difficult times.—
Chloe Mayer
Shane Croucher,
MSNBC Newsweek,
27 May 2025
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They were thanked for coming by loyal Canadians, clearly proud of their head of state.—
Simon Perry,
People.com,
27 May 2025
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Overwhelmingly, the pictures portrayed manual work as a noble, even romantic enterprise.—
Chris Wiley,
New Yorker,
31 May 2025
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Florentine society had changed a good deal since the days of their illustrious ancestor; noble blood had in fact become something of a liability.—
The Editors,
JSTOR Daily,
29 May 2025
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From crafting eloquent emails to optimizing complex logistics, AI offers immense convenience, a smooth handover of mental effort.—
Cornelia C. Walther,
Forbes.com,
22 May 2025
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LaBeouf delivers this confession with an eloquent conviction that’s a little uncanny.—
Owen Gleiberman,
Variety,
19 May 2025
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This includes New Jersey, which boasts the highest average earnings in the U.S. Higher wages can often result in better health insurance from an employer, less fear about medical debt and less reliance on state and federal health care services like Medicaid and Medicare.—
Sophie Clark,
MSNBC Newsweek,
29 May 2025
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An avid cyclist and mountaineer, Williams has summited six of the seven highest peaks on Earth, including Mt. Everest.—
Samantha Mathewson,
Space.com,
29 May 2025
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Remember the times when United, with all their haughty ambitions, used to look down on the clunky Thursday-Sunday routine of Europe’s second-tier competition?—
Daniel Taylor,
New York Times,
19 May 2025
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Widowed twice, Etheldreda is left to care for her own two children, her haughty stepdaughter, and a peregrine falcon.—
Maureen Lee Lenker,
EW.com,
13 May 2025
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The ‘bomb squad’ was a negative distraction at the start of this season but the number involved in it could be even greater this time around.—
Simon Johnson,
New York Times,
1 June 2025
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The compact structures make great guest houses, home offices, or creative retreats.—
Toni Sutton,
People.com,
1 June 2025
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“Lofty.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/lofty. Accessed 4 Jun. 2025.
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