upper

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They became popular symbols of royalty, and in more recent times, were adopted by the upper class for use on stationery, clothing and accessories.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 8, 2026

It aims to become an upper middle-income country by the end of the decade, a goal that will require raising GDP per capita by 70 percent from today's $5,000.

From Barron's • Apr. 8, 2026

Chatter around the growing spending gap between the upper, middle and lower classes says we’re in an E-shaped economy — see where you fit in.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 7, 2026

This upper rung of tech media is moving toward flattering, access-driven coverage, where the powerful reward friendliness more than broader audiences reward independence.

From Slate • Apr. 7, 2026

NOTE: In some woodwinds, such as the clarinet , the upper "octave" may actually be the third harmonic rather than the second, which complicates the fingering patterns of these instruments.

From "Understanding Basic Music Theory" by Catherine Schmidt-Jones and Russel Jones