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Recent Examples of skyward
Gazing skyward without fear The March 3rd blood moon offers an opportunity to appreciate both astronomy and storytelling.
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Alan Bradley, Space.com, 2 Mar. 2026
Two cars teetered at the jagged edge, their noses tipped skyward, almost frozen in the instant before a plunge.
—Ira Gorawara, New York Times, 28 Feb. 2026
Meyers Taylor’s two young sons, Noah and Nico, watched her leap into the air, throw her fists skyward, wave the American flag, then fall to her knees and start to cry.
—Hanna Wickes, Miami Herald, 17 Feb. 2026
In Sacramento, the downtown arena and surrounding entertainment district are enjoyable and energetic without overwhelming fans with an assault of sound and light, and the purple beam that ascends skyward when the Kings win is a nice hometown touch.
—Bill Shaikin, Los Angeles Times, 10 Feb. 2026
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Alan Bradley, Space.com, 2 Mar. 2026
Two cars teetered at the jagged edge, their noses tipped skyward, almost frozen in the instant before a plunge.
—Ira Gorawara, New York Times, 28 Feb. 2026
Meyers Taylor’s two young sons, Noah and Nico, watched her leap into the air, throw her fists skyward, wave the American flag, then fall to her knees and start to cry.
—Hanna Wickes, Miami Herald, 17 Feb. 2026
In Sacramento, the downtown arena and surrounding entertainment district are enjoyable and energetic without overwhelming fans with an assault of sound and light, and the purple beam that ascends skyward when the Kings win is a nice hometown touch.
—Bill Shaikin, Los Angeles Times, 10 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for skyward
upward
Adverb
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Since no one won the Mega Millions jackpot last night, the prize will continue to tick upward, currently standing at $70 million, until the next drawing, which will take place Friday, March 27.—
Amaris Encinas,
USA Today,
25 Mar. 2026
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With global temperatures creeping upward, what was once considered extreme heat is becoming the new normal.—
Brad Stulberg,
Outside,
25 Mar. 2026
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“Skyward.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/skyward. Accessed 1 Apr. 2026.
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