upwards of

adverb

variants or less commonly upward of
: more than : in excess of
They cost upwards of $250.

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These days, a complete Wirkkala set can fetch upwards of $3,600. — Jessica Salter, CNN Money, 7 July 2026 With a capacity for upwards of 20,000 people, the home of the New York Knicks has hosted a number of significant cultural events through the years. — Tracy Wright, FOXNews.com, 1 July 2026 His family found a hospital in Massachusetts to accommodate him, but the mediflight journey could cost upwards of $250,000. — Angel Saunders, PEOPLE, 2 July 2026 The lawsuit focuses on communication and procedural issues, alleging that Jackson County did not follow the proper legal steps before raising home values by upwards of 15% per parcel. — Ilana Arougheti, Kansas City Star, 6 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for upwards of

Word History

First Known Use

1683, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of upwards of was in 1683

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“Upwards of.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/upwards%20of. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.

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upwards of

adverb
variants also upward of
: more than
upwards of half a million people
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