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Definition of upwardnext
as in upper

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adverb

variants or upwards
as in skyward

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Recent Examples of upward
Adjective
With further tech sector investment in the Southern California region, the upward trend may continue. — Los Angeles Times, 12 Aug. 2026 The playoffs look to be well out of the question for Kansas City in 2026, but as the club builds its roster with an eye toward the 2027/28 season, an upward trajectory is mandatory. — Daniel Sperry, Kansas City Star, 12 Aug. 2026
Adverb
The country is on the verge of losing its measles elimination status as cases have reached a 34-year high and are still ticking upward. — Beth Mole, ArsTechnica, 17 Aug. 2026 Whether Kidman’s performance inched the price upward remains unclear. — Ara H. Merjian, ARTnews.com, 16 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for upward
Recent Examples of Synonyms for upward
  1. upper
  2. skyward
  3. uppermost
  4. above
  5. topmost
  6. overhead
  7. uplifted
Adjective
  • As far as pop stars who happen to also be thoughtful and excellent songwriters go, Kahan is in the upper ranks.
    — Chris Willman, Variety, 17 Aug. 2026
  • Under a mix of sun and clouds, temperatures will soar into the mid and upper 80s away from any showers.
    — Cutter Martin, CBS News, 16 Aug. 2026
Definition of upper
Adverb
  • In May 2025, a huge mass of rock and ice from a glacier thundered down the mountainside in the nearby Loetschental valley, sending plumes of dust skyward and coating with mud nearly all of Blatten, which had been evacuated earlier as a precaution.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 18 Aug. 2026
  • Visit one of the area’s large, open lakes for sweeping views skyward, or book a remote cabin or local lodge room to stargaze closer to bed.
    — Stephanie Vermillion, Travel + Leisure, 6 Aug. 2026
Definition of skyward
Adjective
  • Significant gaps between the uppermost rungs at companies and other executives run through much of Pearl Meyer’s Q2 2026 Market Intelligence Survey.
    — Amanda Gerut, Fortune, 20 Aug. 2026
  • The radar will be able to reach anywhere from several yards below the planet's surface to the uppermost layers of surface material.
    — Chelsea Gohd, Space.com, 7 Aug. 2026
Definition of uppermost
Adverb
  • Bass made the comments earlier Thursday during a news conference (watch a clip of it above).
    — Dade Hayes, Deadline, 20 Aug. 2026
  • The league will strive to avoid the potential unintended consequences referenced above.
    — Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 20 Aug. 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
  • The Riverside Transmission Reliability Project aims to add a second connection to California's power grid through both overhead and underground lines.
    — Joy Benedict, CBS News, 19 Aug. 2026
  • Wildlife photographer captures striking images of recovery Photographer Chris Bray managed to capture overhead photos with a drone of the Starship being hauled to shore that set the internet abuzz.
    — Eric Lagatta, USA Today, 19 Aug. 2026
Definition of overhead
Adjective
  • But Starbucks has a few months of soft openings under its belt to see how the uplifted stores are performing in Chicago, and Williams said the early returns are promising.
    — Robert Channick, Chicago Tribune, 9 Apr. 2026
  • For those weighed down by adult concerns, watching an episode leaves them feeling uplifted.
    — Scot Paltrow, Los Angeles Times, 30 Mar. 2026
Definition of uplifted

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