UPWARDS Synonyms: 44 Similar and Opposite Words

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adjective

Definition of upward

as in upper

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adverb

variants or upwards

as in skyward

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Recent Examples of upward

Adjective

Mansfield Timberview Timberview had already started its upward trajectory last season. — Charles Baggarly, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 23 Sep. 2026 An escalation of fighting between Saudi Arabia and the Houthis, which has become a very real risk since the Houthis launched attacks on the Saudi cities of Riyadh and Yanbu last week, would add to the upward pressure on prices. — Richard Haass, Foreign Affairs, 23 Sep. 2026

Adverb

Estimates say upward of 20,000 protestors who took to the streets of Iran earlier this year demanding freedom have been murdered by the government. — Eric Shawn, FOXNews.com, 24 Sep. 2026 There are glistening construction workers and disembodied skirts blowing upwards from the convected wind of subway grates and cabs again, a heat-wave dream loop. — Literary Hub, 23 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for upward

Recent Examples of Synonyms for upward

Adjective

On some Subaru engines, accessing the upper oil pan section can be considerably more labor-intensive than replacing the lower pan gasket.

— John Paul Senior Manager Public Affairs And Traffic Safety Aaa Northeast, Hartford Courant, 26 Sep. 2026
The Winnie is an elevated take on a casual sneaker, thanks to the chic colorways and leather upper.

— Cheryl Wagemann, InStyle, 25 Sep. 2026

Definition of upper

Adjective

The duo’s Black/White/Metallic Silver makeup features the same croc texture placement on its two uppermost side panels, but shifts from the matte finish seen on the Enigma Stone pair for a glossy, patent leather-like sheen on its black croc cutouts.

— Riley Jones, Footwear News, 23 Sep. 2026
One design quibble — at its uppermost reaches, the limestone is just a bit too close to the narrow edge of the steel canopy.

— Edward Keegan, Chicago Tribune, 19 Sep. 2026

Definition of uppermost

Adverb

Explore the interactive map above to watch a custom video following Vinny’s journey through the Northeast.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 Sep. 2026
Our study linked above found that deadlines and delivery pressure are the top barriers to validating AI output.

— Nacho De Marco, Forbes.com, 23 Sep. 2026

Definition of above

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

Adjective

People from across Massachusetts have submitted auditions to be featured as the official overhead announcement voice at Logan Airport.

— Matt Schooley, CBS News, 28 Sep. 2026
Kaminski and Pew share that overhead lighting has become much more minimal and recessive.

— Maria Sabella, Better Homes & Gardens, 27 Sep. 2026

Definition of overhead

Adjective

Located within an uplifted section of oceanic crust known as an ophiolite, the Bulqizë reservoir generates its own continuous supply of clean energy.

— Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 29 Sep. 2026
This team’s confidence needs to remain uplifted, but that’s going to be monumental task to manage if the blowouts begin the pile up.

— Omar Kelly, Miami Herald, 20 Sep. 2026

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