loftier

adjective

as in higher

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  1. upper
  2. uppermost
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
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  • 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
  • Before this week, Göransson had come very close to entering the uppermost region but had never managed to do so.
    — Hugh McIntyre, Forbes.com, 29 July 2026
Definition of uppermost
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