uppers

plural of upper

Example Sentences

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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. — Riley Jones, Footwear News, 3 Sep. 2019
Recent Examples of Synonyms for uppers
Noun
  • These gases react with one another, so their simultaneous presence can suggest that biological processes are replenishing them.
    — Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 3 Nov. 2026
  • These essential auto parts, which the FBI says can be cut from a car by thieves in less than a minute, transform toxic emissions from a vehicle’s exhaust into harmless gasses.
    — Rosalio Ahumada, Sacbee.com, 2 Nov. 2026
Noun
  • Rooms are spacious by Tokyo standards, service is warm and accommodating, and the calm, orderly atmosphere suits quieter family trips.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 5 Nov. 2026
  • On TikTok, subscribers post under #amctheatres, showing off their trips through the A-List priority line near the concession counter.
    — Sofia DiStefano, Fortune, 4 Nov. 2026

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“Uppers.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/uppers. Accessed 7 Nov. 2026.

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