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as in upturn
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Recent Examples of upsweep
Sam Abuelsamid, Forbes, 31 May 2022
The glorious auburn of Swinton’s upswept hairdo is a sight to see, if not as impressive as the upsweep itself.
—BostonGlobe.com, 21 Oct. 2021
Dan Neil, WSJ, 28 Sep. 2017
Noun
The rocker panel upsweep remains but the wheel arches have become rounder than before.
—Sam Abuelsamid, Forbes, 31 May 2022
The glorious auburn of Swinton’s upswept hairdo is a sight to see, if not as impressive as the upsweep itself.
—BostonGlobe.com, 21 Oct. 2021
Verb
The roofline also collides with the upsweeping beltline at the top of the rear doors, where the door handles are cleverly concealed.
—Dan Neil, WSJ, 28 Sep. 2017
Recent Examples of Synonyms for upsweep
Noun
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But then, like how that summer’s World Cup prompted an upturn in football interest across England, 1990 also produced a wave of players who would contribute to the English national team reaching the past two European Championship finals.—
Michael Cox,
New York Times,
6 Sep. 2025
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This stock is one of the few that features an upturn in monthly momentum.—
Bill Sarubbi,
Forbes.com,
25 Aug. 2025
Noun
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As for her glam, Seyfried further ennunciated the balletcore aesthetic with her hair styled in a tight chignon by stylist Renato Campora.—
Julia Teti,
Footwear News,
2 Sep. 2025
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At the top of 2025, the actress attended a screening for her film, One Of Them Days, in a ginger chignon which matched her red lipstick.—
Essence,
Essence,
26 Aug. 2025
Verb
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Set in early-1960s New York City, the film follows a folk song singing Minnesotan with a guitar and a dream, rising from a coffeehouse performer to a counterculture legend.—
Hannah Kerns,
PEOPLE,
7 Sep. 2025
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Gabby Provenzano rose at the near post and powered home a header from point-blank range in the 81st minute, assisted by Sabrina McNeill’s cross off a corner.—
Shane Connuck,
Charlotte Observer,
7 Sep. 2025
Noun
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The Club stock resumed its recent upswing with a 2% gain Thursday.—
Natasha Abellard,
CNBC,
11 Sep. 2025
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The stock still appears relatively undervalued versus peers, with potential for an additional trillion-dollar upswing if further rulings are favorable; another decision due on September 10 could shape the next move.—
Trefis Team,
Forbes.com,
8 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Tuck into a few of the downy bao buns—the beef with pickled daikon, mayo, chili and coriander is a marvel, but don’t miss the bao with hoisin duck, pickled daikon, ginger, spring onions and cucumber—the salty crunch contrast with the steamed bun is delish.—
Katie Kelly Bell,
Forbes.com,
8 Sep. 2025
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My instructor for the hour was a thin woman with blonde hair, slicked into a top bun.—
Leah Asmelash,
CNN Money,
7 Sep. 2025
Verb
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After a while, the women let themselves out and ascend to the surface.—
Carmen Maria Machado,
New Yorker,
5 Sep. 2025
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Armani’s brand famously ascended into international fame when Richard Gere wore his designs in the 1980 film, American Gigolo.—
Lexi Carson,
HollywoodReporter,
4 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Perhaps the biggest beneficiary of the upsurge in demand has been easyJet, which launched easyJet Holidays to fill the gap left by Thomas Cook.—
Ian King,
CNBC,
10 Sep. 2025
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Lantica Studios has been a major driving force in the upsurge of local filmmaking in the Caribbean.—
Anna Marie de la Fuente,
Variety,
5 Sep. 2025
Noun
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For this shoot, his looks ranged from a modern beehive to effortless soft waves and reimagined braid styles – each one pushing texture and shape in fresh, modern ways.—
Brooke DeVard Ozaydinli,
Refinery29,
10 Sep. 2025
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The star of the kitchen is the steak trompo, a huge beehive of strip and sirloin steaks skewered on a vertical spit, glossy with fat.—
Helen Rosner,
New Yorker,
24 Aug. 2025
Cite this Entry
“Upsweep.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/upsweep. Accessed 14 Sep. 2025.
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