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Recent Examples of uppers
The collaboration’s blue, purple and green colorways feature full suede uppers, while the white style uses a leather upper with a 3M reflective Swoosh and the black makeup uses a fully nubuck construction.
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Riley Jones, Footwear News, 3 Sep. 2019
Riley Jones, Footwear News, 3 Sep. 2019
Recent Examples of Synonyms for uppers
Noun
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This oxygen can react with battery electrolytes, generating gases and other byproducts that degrade cell performance and create potential safety risks.—
Neetika Walter,
Interesting Engineering,
13 Mar. 2026
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Typically, eruptions shoot gases and particles into the air that reflect sunlight back into space and help cool the Earth.—
Lauren Sommer,
NPR,
12 Mar. 2026
Noun
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What kind of traveler absolutely loves your trips?—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
17 Mar. 2026
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Many astrotourists organize their trips around DarkSky International’s map of more than 250 certified stargazing-friendly destinations.—
Stephanie Vermillion,
Outside,
16 Mar. 2026
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“Uppers.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/uppers. Accessed 20 Mar. 2026.
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