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upper

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noun

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Recent Examples of upper
Adjective
Seen thus far in black, metallic gold and iridescent dusty cactus looks, the Air Max Goadome Low Foamposite introduces an all-new Foamposite upper design. Riley Jones, Footwear News, 23 June 2026 There's also space for more appliances to be installed and both upper and lower cabinetry to maximize storage. New Atlas, 23 June 2026
Noun
The knit upper has more give than stiff leather flats, while the cushioned insole and arch support help make long days feel easier. Jill Layton, PEOPLE, 26 June 2026 The shoes are still pretty narrow, but there's a subtle puffiness to the upper. Kaelin Dodge, InStyle, 26 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for upper
Recent Examples of Synonyms for upper
Adjective
  • The thermometer hit 91 degrees F on the uppermost floor of a psychiatric unit, Lussiez said.
    John Leicester, Los Angeles Times, 1 July 2026
  • Yes and Keith Urban also enter the Official Album Downloads chart within the uppermost region.
    Hugh McIntyre, Forbes.com, 23 June 2026
Noun
  • That campaign has upended daily life for people on the peninsula, resulting in frequent drone strikes, a ban on gas sales to ordinary residents, and the suspension of summer camps for children.
    Zahra Ullah, CNN Money, 26 June 2026
  • The costs of rent, gas and food all got more expensive in May, according to Labor Department data.
    Rachel Barber, USA Today, 26 June 2026
Noun
  • But that trip to the sideline was short-lived and the 24-year-old has dominated since returning, stringing together 15 ⅔ scoreless innings with Triple-A Albuquerque.
    Michael Lycklama, Idaho Statesman, 3 July 2026
  • Seventy-two million people are expected to travel more than 50 miles away from their homes over the Fourth of July holiday week, and more than 61 million of them are expected to drive for those trips, according to the AAA Auto Club.
    Keith Laing, USA Today, 3 July 2026
Adjective
  • Both rugs are off-white, with the topmost rug boasting a fringe border and plush texture, making the seating area feel even more comfortable.
    Sophia Beams, Better Homes & Gardens, 19 June 2026
  • Spectators seated in the topmost section on Sunday night will be on eye level with the Truman balcony.
    Simon Ducroquet, New York Times, 14 June 2026
Noun
  • Torrens doubled New York's advantage with a one-out blast in the seventh against Mason Fluharty, his second of the season.
    CBS New York Team, CBS News, 1 July 2026
  • Now, the United States is experiencing its own blast of dangerous heat, particularly in the East, which is facing skyrocketing temperatures and high humidity.
    Andrew Freedman, CNN Money, 1 July 2026
Noun
  • Silicon Valley — home to companies such as Apple, Nvidia, Google and Meta — has become the center of another modern rush, driven by artificial intelligence and the promise of transformative wealth.
    Andre Byik, USA Today, 29 June 2026
  • The pitch is not that London has never seen healthy food for busy people before, but that the smoothie—a category often caught between gym slop and shopping-centre sugar rushes—could be made credible.
    Lela London, Forbes.com, 29 June 2026

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“Upper.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/upper. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.

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