upwards of
adverb
variants
or less commonly upward of
: more than : in excess of
they cost upwards of $25
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Jheri curl references abound on TikTok and Reddit, often exchanged by users born upwards of 10, 20, or even 30 years after the hairstyle’s reign.
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Kelli María Korducki, thehustle.co, 11 July 2025
In most years, my first and second tiers will possess upwards of eight players, with the first tier usually containing four to five names.
—Jeff Haverlack, New York Times, 11 July 2025
Ollie’s Army members account for 80% of sales and spend upwards of 40% more per shopping trip.
—Pamela N. Danziger, Forbes.com, 10 July 2025
These days, vintage wicker can go for thousands of dollars in antique stores, and the average price of a modern wicker armchair is upwards of $300.
—Gabi De La Rosa, Southern Living, 9 July 2025
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Kelli María Korducki, thehustle.co, 11 July 2025
In most years, my first and second tiers will possess upwards of eight players, with the first tier usually containing four to five names.
—Jeff Haverlack, New York Times, 11 July 2025
Ollie’s Army members account for 80% of sales and spend upwards of 40% more per shopping trip.
—Pamela N. Danziger, Forbes.com, 10 July 2025
These days, vintage wicker can go for thousands of dollars in antique stores, and the average price of a modern wicker armchair is upwards of $300.
—Gabi De La Rosa, Southern Living, 9 July 2025
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“Upwards of.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/upwards%20of. Accessed 19 Jul. 2025.
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