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skyward

American  
[skahy-werd] / ˈskaɪ wərd /

adverb

  1. Also skywards. toward the sky.


adjective

  1. directed toward the sky.

skyward British  
/ ˈskaɪwəd /

adjective

  1. directed or moving towards the sky

"Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged" 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

adverb

  1. Also: skywards. towards the sky

"Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged" 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

Etymology

Origin of skyward

First recorded in 1575–85; sky + -ward


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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

“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

As travelers rediscover the road, the cost of driving has been shooting skyward.

From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 4, 2026

“R-r-r-oof,” wailed Prince Terrien, rolling his eyes skyward.

From "Bridge to Terabithia" by Katherine Paterson

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