upwards · adverb /ˈʌp.wərdz/
upwards of sth
C2 more than a particular amount
Dictionary example:
Rooms in this hotel cost upwards of $250 a night.
Learner example:
Once home to upwards of 50,000 people, Gaza was occupied by anti-gover[n]ment forces for over two years. (Certificate of Proficiency in English; C2; Greek)
