uppers

Definition of uppersnext
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
  • The satellite also hosts the European Union’s Copernicus Sentinel-4 mission, which aims to monitor key air quality trace gases and aerosols over Europe in support of the Copernicus Atmosphere Monitoring Service (CAMS) at high spatial resolution and with a fast revisit time.
    Richard Tribou, The Orlando Sentinel, 30 Jan. 2026
  • This competition principle was crucial for engineers building canisters that had to simultaneously filter toxic gases mixed with normal air.
    Natalia Sánchez Loayza, Scientific American, 29 Jan. 2026
Noun
  • Experiment with sizes and shapes No two trips are the same, which means every getaway may require a slightly different combination of packing cubes.
    Rachel Chang, Condé Nast Traveler, 26 Jan. 2026
  • For additional comfort, the upper is made from breathable mesh to promote airflow, and the rubber outsole offers extra grip to help prevent slips and trips.
    Mariana Best, Better Homes & Gardens, 26 Jan. 2026

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“Uppers.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/uppers. Accessed 1 Feb. 2026.

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