skyward
Americanadverb
adjective
adjective
adverb
Etymology
Origin of skyward
Example Sentences
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“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
“When stocks are blasting skyward, even the most steadfast can be sucked into the updraft. When they are cascading downward, keeping one’s cool is almost impossible.”
From MarketWatch ● Feb. 18, 2026
But the U.K.’s stock market success is much broader than silver—and the rally likely has legs that will outlast what increasingly looks like a dangerous charge skyward in the volatile white metal.
From Barron's ● Jan. 2, 2026
In thanks, the robot lifts a vibrant macaw skyward, helping it take flight,” she added.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jan. 1, 2026
She chases it down, then throws with both hands from ground level, sending the ball willy-nilly skyward.
From "Al Capone Does My Shirts" by Gennifer Choldenko
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