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Recent Examples of upper
Riley Jones,
Footwear News,
23 June 2026
There's also space for more appliances to be installed and both upper and lower cabinetry to maximize storage.
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New Atlas,
23 June 2026
Jill Layton,
PEOPLE,
26 June 2026
The shoes are still pretty narrow, but there's a subtle puffiness to the upper.
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Kaelin Dodge,
InStyle,
26 June 2026
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Adjective
Seen thus far in black, metallic gold and iridescent dusty cactus looks, the Air Max Goadome Low Foamposite introduces an all-new Foamposite upper design.
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Riley Jones,
Footwear News,
23 June 2026
There's also space for more appliances to be installed and both upper and lower cabinetry to maximize storage.
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New Atlas,
23 June 2026
Noun
The knit upper has more give than stiff leather flats, while the cushioned insole and arch support help make long days feel easier.
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Jill Layton,
PEOPLE,
26 June 2026
The shoes are still pretty narrow, but there's a subtle puffiness to the upper.
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Kaelin Dodge,
InStyle,
26 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for upper
Adjective
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Near the end of the trilogy, Carney and Elizabeth dine at Windows on the World, the luxury restaurant that once looked out from the North Tower’s uppermost floors.
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According to the music magazine, only half a dozen tunes have entered the Radio Songs chart within its uppermost region.
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That campaign has upended daily life for people on the peninsula, resulting in frequent drone strikes, a ban on gas sales to ordinary residents, and the suspension of summer camps for children.
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The costs of rent, gas and food all got more expensive in May, according to Labor Department data.
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The Falcons’ second-year running back joined defensive lineman Zach Harrison, team president and CEO Greg Beadles and several other members of the organization in an early March trip overseas with Compassion International.
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Mary returns to the Gardiners, and re-connects with a newly single Tom Hayward during a trip to the lakes — which is crashed by Ryder and Caroline Bingley.
Adjective
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Both rugs are off-white, with the topmost rug boasting a fringe border and plush texture, making the seating area feel even more comfortable.
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Spectators seated in the topmost section on Sunday night will be on eye level with the Truman balcony.
Noun
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Torrens doubled New York's advantage with a one-out blast in the seventh against Mason Fluharty, his second of the season.
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Now, the United States is experiencing its own blast of dangerous heat, particularly in the East, which is facing skyrocketing temperatures and high humidity.
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Silicon Valley — home to companies such as Apple, Nvidia, Google and Meta — has become the center of another modern rush, driven by artificial intelligence and the promise of transformative wealth.
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The pitch is not that London has never seen healthy food for busy people before, but that the smoothie—a category often caught between gym slop and shopping-centre sugar rushes—could be made credible.
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“Upper.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/upper. Accessed 3 Jul. 2026.
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