How to Use upswept in a Sentence

upswept

adjective
  • The upswept beltline that carries over from the EV with the new face does kind of give this the look of a baby Blazer.
    Sam Abuelsamid, Forbes, 1 Mar. 2021
  • The hairstylist Lacy Redway is known for her inventive approach to braids, twists and upswept styles.
    Crystal Martin, New York Times, 26 July 2016
  • 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
  • The upswept shape of their metallic accent strip means there are three button designs where other companies would make do with one.
    Jared Gall, Car and Driver, 24 Jan. 2020
  • The upswept rear character line has been reshaped into a simpler crease across the rear, and there’s tape in an attempt to conceal what looks like a full-width light bar connecting the taillights.
    Tony Markovich, Car and Driver, 15 July 2017
  • Exhaling through four upswept tailpipes, the V-12 emits a soundtrack that ranges from thunderous rumble to operatic howl.
    Tim Pitt, Robb Report, 16 Apr. 2022
  • Greater yellowlegs have a beautiful, subtly upswept bill, while lesser yellowlegs have a straight bill, darker and sharper-looking.
    Dave Taft, New York Times, 15 Sep. 2017
  • The exterior design is contemporary and recognizable, with a long hood, upswept rear fender and scalloped doors.
    Mark Phelan, USA TODAY, 8 June 2018
  • While the shadowy mise-en-scène is suggestive of film noir, Ball’s strong personality and expansive presence, enhanced by shoulder pads and upswept hair, inflect the action toward comedy.
    J. Hoberman, New York Times, 13 Oct. 2016
  • His graying beard and fashionably upswept haircut suggest a Confederate soldier in a historical drama.
    Josh Rothman, The New Yorker, 21 Apr. 2017

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