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Recent Examples of skyward
During this time, the city seemed not only to contract around Talayan but to jettison itself skyward.
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Sean Williams, Harpers Magazine, 27 Jan. 2026
Johnson launched skyward, then slammed the ball down.
—Lauren Williams, AJC.com, 24 Jan. 2026
Step inside to discover vivid 1930s murals portraying city life during the Great Depression—then ride the vintage elevator skyward for sweeping views from the Bay Bridge to the Golden Gate.
—Lewis Nunn, Forbes.com, 22 Jan. 2026
The second half saw Sesko attempt another volley after a pass from Fernandes was sent skyward by Dorgu.
—Carl Anka, New York Times, 17 Jan. 2026
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Sean Williams, Harpers Magazine, 27 Jan. 2026
Johnson launched skyward, then slammed the ball down.
—Lauren Williams, AJC.com, 24 Jan. 2026
Step inside to discover vivid 1930s murals portraying city life during the Great Depression—then ride the vintage elevator skyward for sweeping views from the Bay Bridge to the Golden Gate.
—Lewis Nunn, Forbes.com, 22 Jan. 2026
The second half saw Sesko attempt another volley after a pass from Fernandes was sent skyward by Dorgu.
—Carl Anka, New York Times, 17 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for skyward
upward
Adverb
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Picture an upward-facing line that dips in the middle before continuing its trajectory to its previous height.—
Frederick Dreier,
Outside,
18 Feb. 2026
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Upright To reduce the height of an upright juniper through crown reduction, cut back the leader to a junction where an upward-facing side branch is attached.—
Luke Miller,
Better Homes & Gardens,
17 Feb. 2026
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“Skyward.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/skyward. Accessed 21 Feb. 2026.
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