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skyward

[skahy-werd] / ˈskaɪ wərd /


ADJECTIVE
overhead
Synonyms


ADJECTIVE
upward
Synonyms
STRONG
WEAK
acclivous anabatic ascending ascensional ascensive assurgent
Antonyms




PREPOSITION
up
Synonyms
Antonyms
WEAK


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In the evening, two beams of light will project skyward from lower Manhattan, symbolic of the towers.

From Barron's ● Sep. 7, 2026

Trump stayed put, however, clapping and smiling until Rodri thrusted the trophy skyward and gold confetti shot from cannons behind them to officially start the celebration.

From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 20, 2026

“I definitely would not be standing here without her, so thank you,” Linda said, blowing a kiss skyward.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 12, 2026

That gave the U.S. government a 10% stake—and sent Intel’s stock skyward.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 23, 2026

“Cave Inimicum,” Hermione finished with a skyward flourish.

From "Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows" by J.K. Rowling


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