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Recent Examples of upswept
Jace Bauserman, Field & Stream, 15 June 2023
Why? The proud, efficient and bilious store manager, Pauline (Eva Kaminsky), is all business; her upswept hair is a pincushion of pens.
—Jesse Green, New York Times, 21 Feb. 2023
Ryan Nelson renders upswept hair with precisely inked lines in his depiction of a woman that focuses on her bouffant.
—Mark Jenkins, Washington Post, 2 Dec. 2022
Even Taylor-Joy's upswept hair, a sort of softer version of a beehive styled by Gregory Russell, is giving me principal ballerina vibes.
—Kathleen Walsh, Glamour, 16 Jan. 2023
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Adjective
The plain edge blade with an upswept design makes the knife a solid slasher, and when combined with the needle-point and 6.30-ounce fighting weight, the knife will puncture and penetrate.
—Jace Bauserman, Field & Stream, 15 June 2023
Why? The proud, efficient and bilious store manager, Pauline (Eva Kaminsky), is all business; her upswept hair is a pincushion of pens.
—Jesse Green, New York Times, 21 Feb. 2023
Ryan Nelson renders upswept hair with precisely inked lines in his depiction of a woman that focuses on her bouffant.
—Mark Jenkins, Washington Post, 2 Dec. 2022
Even Taylor-Joy's upswept hair, a sort of softer version of a beehive styled by Gregory Russell, is giving me principal ballerina vibes.
—Kathleen Walsh, Glamour, 16 Jan. 2023
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for upswept
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Air vents and spoilers paid homage to the 250 GTO of years before, while the wide body fender flares and quad daytime running lights mounted below the flip-up headlights.Will Sabel Courtney, Robb Report, 11 Dec. 2024
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The Mavericks mounted a comeback as Dončić and Kyrie Irving finally found their offensive rhythm in the fourth.Kevin Dotson, CNN, 11 Dec. 2024
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Cozy and comforting blend of pear, rose, and vanilla.Rose Dommu, Them, 11 Dec. 2024
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Under his leadership, the company’s profits rose to more than $16 billion last year from $12 billion in 2021.Amy Julia Harris, New York Times, 11 Dec. 2024
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The lack of movement on the legislation and lack of White House focus seems to be endemic to a more significant problem for a party that needed more Black male voters in 2024, and will definitely need elevated turnout in the 2026 midterms.Richard Fowler, Forbes, 17 Dec. 2024
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Getty Images As consumers watched their spending follow years of elevated inflation, the restaurant industry was further divided into winners and losers this year.Jacob Pramuk, CNBC, 16 Dec. 2024
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At 42, Edward had reigned for less than a year, having ascended to the throne in January following the death of his father, King George V, at age 71.Janine Henni, People.com, 10 Dec. 2024
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Turner ascended to the NFL after beginning his college career as a walk-on at Richmond and finishing it as a graduate transfer at Wake Forest.Gary Klein, Los Angeles Times, 6 Dec. 2024
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One such name was DeSantis, Trump’s former primary challenger and prominent conservative figure.Cami Mondeaux, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 14 Dec. 2024
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With every testimony, Al-Hamada quickly became one of the most prominent advocates for Syrian prisoners held by Assad's regime, at least 157,000 between 2011 and August 2024, including thousands of women and children, according to a report by the Syrian Network for Human Rights (SNHR).Camilla Alcini, ABC News, 13 Dec. 2024
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Topline The Mega Millions jackpot climbed to $670 million—the fifth biggest lottery prize of the year so far—after no tickets matched all six numbers drawn on Tuesday night, although the eventual winner will take home a much smaller amount after paying their taxes.Siladitya Ray, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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This quarter, however, the Russell has climbed more than 7%, outpacing the S & P 500′s 5% gain.Sarah Min, CNBC, 10 Dec. 2024
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Advertisement While Fox News is more dominant than ever in the ratings, its corporate parent, Fox Corp., also faces uncertainty.Stephen Battaglio, Los Angeles Times, 11 Dec. 2024
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When his family is murdered and child kidnapped, a Neanderthal goes on an epic rampage journey to save her from the new dominant species.Samantha Bergeson, IndieWire, 10 Dec. 2024
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“Upswept.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/upswept. Accessed 21 Dec. 2024.
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