UPPER Synonyms: 79 Similar and Opposite Words

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adjective

Definition of upper

as in higher

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noun

as in gas

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as in trip

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Recent Examples of upper

Adjective

The Falcon 9's upper stage, meanwhile, carried the 27 Starlink satellites to LEO, deploying them on schedule 62 minutes after launch. — Mike Wall, Space.com, 6 Sep. 2026 The upper features mesh paneling which creates airflow pockets to keep your feet from sweating during workouts, too. — Kaelin Dodge, InStyle, 6 Sep. 2026

Noun

The open layout includes reception, dining, and kitchen areas on the lower level and two en-suite bedrooms on the upper. — Demetrius Simms, Robb Report, 1 Sep. 2026 There’s a soft lining for comfort, and the durable synthetic upper can take a beating. — Bestreviews, Mercury News, 20 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for upper

Recent Examples of Synonyms for upper

Adjective

Significant gaps between the uppermost rungs at companies and other executives run through much of Pearl Meyer’s Q2 2026 Market Intelligence Survey.

— Amanda Gerut, Fortune, 20 Aug. 2026
The radar will be able to reach anywhere from several yards below the planet's surface to the uppermost layers of surface material.

— Chelsea Gohd, Space.com, 7 Aug. 2026

Definition of uppermost

Noun

This year’s Silver Medallion tributes — the festival’s signature career honorees — will go to filmmaker Andrew Haigh and actors Sandra Hüller and John Malkovich, who will make his first trip to Telluride.

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 3 Sep. 2026
That season’s trip to the West finals, alas, underscores what a disaster the Leonard era has been for this franchise, even as Leonard generally played amazingly.

— John Hollinger, New York Times, 3 Sep. 2026

Definition of trip

Adjective

For now, Vans will need to ensure the brand continues to garner brand heat to stay topmost in consumers’ minds.

— Vicki M. Young, Footwear News, 31 July 2026
The penthouses on the topmost 14th floor can be combined to form a seven-bedroom cluster occupying that entire floor for those looking to max out.

— Miami Herald, Miami Herald, 13 July 2026

Definition of topmost

Noun

The pass-rush group isn’t nearly as scary without Garrett, and that could affect every level of the defense.

— Zac Jackson, New York Times, 8 Sep. 2026
Flights at Miami International Airport cancelled, delayed The deadly crash happened during the Labor Day travel rush at one of the nation’s busiest airports.

— Karissa Waddick, USA Today, 7 Sep. 2026

Definition of rush

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