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as in tall
extending to a great distance upward
the ever-increasing lofty heights of the world's skyscrapers
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as in arrogant
having a feeling of superiority that shows itself in an overbearing attitude
she acts all lofty and superior just because she went to an Ivy League college
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as in proud
having or displaying feelings of scorn for what is regarded as beneath oneself
his lofty attitude toward menial chores really rankles the other camp counselors
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as in noble
having, characterized by, or arising from a dignified and generous nature
remained true to the cause's lofty ideals, regardless of the changing winds of popular opinion
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as in eloquent
very dignified in form, tone, or style
the lofty nature of the coronation ceremony
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Recent Examples of lofty
That’s not an especially lofty placement, but the fact that the song is even charting is worth pointing out.
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Hugh McIntyre, Forbes.com, 27 Mar. 2025
Systemic issues While the fate of India’s PLI scheme appears uncertain at this juncture, the issues the country faces in realizing its lofty ambitions need a deeper look.
—Amala Balakrishner, CNBC, 27 Mar. 2025
That’s a lofty placement for a cut that’s been available for more than a year.
—Hugh McIntyre, Forbes.com, 26 Mar. 2025
Unable to meet the impossibly lofty standard Donovan left behind, White ultimately departed for Georgia.
—Mike Bianchi, The Orlando Sentinel, 26 Mar. 2025
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Hugh McIntyre, Forbes.com, 27 Mar. 2025
Systemic issues While the fate of India’s PLI scheme appears uncertain at this juncture, the issues the country faces in realizing its lofty ambitions need a deeper look.
—Amala Balakrishner, CNBC, 27 Mar. 2025
That’s a lofty placement for a cut that’s been available for more than a year.
—Hugh McIntyre, Forbes.com, 26 Mar. 2025
Unable to meet the impossibly lofty standard Donovan left behind, White ultimately departed for Georgia.
—Mike Bianchi, The Orlando Sentinel, 26 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for lofty
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At one point, the smoke from the homes was so thick and tall that it could be seen by air traffic controllers at Fort Lauderdale Executive Airport, about two miles away, Guzman said.—
David Goodhue,
Miami Herald,
18 Apr. 2025
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Completed in 2021, The St. Regis Chicago, at 101 stories tall, is one of the most impressive and imposing buildings in the city.—
Wendy Altschuler,
Forbes.com,
18 Apr. 2025
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Ava Daniels is a young comedy writer who is unable to find work due to an insensitive tweet and her reputation for being self-centered and arrogant.—
Paul Tassi,
Forbes.com,
9 Apr. 2025
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And the villains, of course, exuding every nastily relatable emotion; the stepmothers and sorceresses are vain, arrogant, dismissive, lonely, rude, and outrageous.—
Darren Franich,
Vulture,
26 Mar. 2025
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Christine Brown's 6 Children: All About Her Son and Daughters with Sister Wives Costar and Ex Kody Brown In December 2022, Christine shared a proud mom moment with her followers on Instagram, explaining how Truely stood up to a bully at school who was bothering her friend.—
Karli Bendlin,
People.com,
20 Apr. 2025
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Jaylon is a proud alumnus of the University of Georgia.—
Jaylon Thompson,
Kansas City Star,
20 Apr. 2025
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Even those with noble intentions, like Boromir, who dream of wielding it to protect their people, fail to grasp its truth.—
Jon Fleischman,
Oc Register,
12 Apr. 2025
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Bonhoeffer’s understanding of conscience inspires heroic action: People really can do the most dangerous and noble things — a good reminder in our low, dishonest times.—
David DeCosse,
Mercury News,
11 Apr. 2025
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Notably, the hues of navy and blue work well together to portray the actor as eloquent in matters of style.—
Robyn Mowatt,
Essence,
18 Apr. 2025
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His book is a distraught but eloquent cry against our tolerance for other people’s calamities.—
Fintan O’Toole,
New York Times,
25 Feb. 2025
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From the foyer, an ethanol fireplace encased in slabs of polished stone anchors a lounge beneath ceilings over 10 feet high.—
Demetrius Simms,
Robb Report,
10 Apr. 2025
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Some products, though, could face duties higher than 145 percent.—
Meghan Hall,
Sourcing Journal,
10 Apr. 2025
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Schwarzenegger stars as the haughty, sleazy eldest son of a wealthy family whose patriarch and matriarch are portrayed by Jason Isaacs and Parker Posey, respectively.—
Natalie Oganesyan,
Deadline,
17 Feb. 2025
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Though Saturday Night excoriates Chase as a haughty frat-adjacent character and the actor’s reputation as being difficult to work with precedes him, an early writer paints a more humble picture.—
Natalie Oganesyan,
Deadline,
15 Feb. 2025
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McIlroy made a pair of double bogeys at the end of his first round, undoing a great round to finish the first 18 holes at even par.—
Thomas G. Moukawsher,
MSNBC Newsweek,
14 Apr. 2025
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The show will explore the intersection of design, storytelling, and innovation, offering a rare glimpse into how truly great products are made.—
Chris Gallagher,
USA Today,
14 Apr. 2025
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“Lofty.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/lofty. Accessed 25 Apr. 2025.
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