Example Sentences

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Am I blaming the influence of Hollywoodland for tech’s latest period of virtual loftiness?

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 6, 2023

Not that this new loftiness necessarily translated into material reward.

From New York Times • Apr. 21, 2022

There was a certain loftiness to that evening at the Kennedy Center, when Louis-Dreyfus, a slender glamour-puss in a navy-and-black lace Oscar de la Renta dress, was honored.

From The New Yorker • Dec. 10, 2018

Last Call Food Brawl Netflix Despite its culinary loftiness, Netflix isn’t above indulging in the sort of dirty gluttony that made Man v Food such a success.

From The Guardian • Aug. 29, 2018

Anna May feigned offense, then tipped up her chin and said with exaggerated loftiness, “And actually, I was one of just three lantern holders.”

From "The Red Car to Hollywood" by Jennie Liu