AERIAL Synonyms: 17 Similar and Opposite Words

aerial

adjective

Definition of aerial

as in suspended

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Recent Examples of aerial This aerial view taken on August 28, 2026, shows a panoramic view of Reykjavik, Iceland, with Hallgrimskirkja, Iceland's largest church, rising above the capital city's skyline. — Azhar Sukri, CNBC, 30 Aug. 2026 The extent of the damage is still unknown, according to the Scouting America Longhorn Council website, but aerial images and photos taken by emergency response personnel show catastrophic damage to many of the buildings. — Harriet Ramos, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 30 Aug. 2026 One of the walls in his town-hall office is covered by an aerial photo of the local pinelands. — Michael Finnegan, Los Angeles Times, 30 Aug. 2026 The attack in the Bucha district came amid near constant aerial assaults from Russia. — Svitlana Vlasova, CNN Money, 29 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for aerial

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vertical

Adjective

Stipp emphasizes Suja Life's long-term vision, vertical integration, and brand-building expertise, aiming for sustained double-digit growth despite current market challenges.

— Pamela N. Danziger, Forbes.com, 29 Aug. 2026
That kind of vertical integration is becoming an increasingly important strategy across China’s EV industry.

— Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 29 Aug. 2026

Definition of vertical

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