aerial

adjective

Definition of aerialnext
as in suspended

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Recent Examples of aerial Each city and many organizations had their own displays of rockets and aerial bombs, the largest one in this area being at Walt Disney World. — Orlando Sentinel Staff, The Orlando Sentinel, 4 July 2026 This aerial photo shows a view of the Mutrah Corniche in Muscat on February 4, 2026. — Sam Meredith, CNBC, 3 July 2026 New York Harbor will host an international Parade of Sail featuring dozens of tall ships and more than 100 military aircraft in an aerial review. — Kyla Guilfoil, NBC news, 5 July 2026 Snowbowl Scenic Gondola On a hot day, the best escape is a visit to the Snowbowl Scenic Gondola, which takes you on an aerial journey to the cool air at 11,500 feet above sea level. — Evie Carrick, Travel + Leisure, 3 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for aerial
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vertical
Adjective
  • Thanks to this vertical ecosystem, stretching from the Apple Watch through iPhone and iPad to the Mac, Apple’s retail pricing has more flexibility than a traditional smartphone manufacturer.
    — Ewan Spence, Forbes.com, 4 July 2026
  • Bradley Barcola provides a vertical threat with his speed while Olise is the creator that knits everything together.
    — Graham Ruthven, New York Times, 4 July 2026
Definition of vertical

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“Aerial.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/aerial. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.

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