as in tall
extending to a great distance upward
the brochure described the seaside hotel as "an imposing edifice graced by old world charm, situated atop an altitudinous promontory with panoramic views"
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Adjective
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Her presence on the floor presents as another tall obstacle for opposing teams to deal with.—
Fiifi Frimpong,
New York Daily News,
20 June 2025 -
Keep a distance from tall, solitary trees or other elevated structures.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
19 June 2025
Adjective
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Key stat Muncy tied his career high with seven RBIs.—
Greg Beacham,
Chicago Tribune,
23 June 2025
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Al Ain is the fourth-biggest city in the UAE and has the highest proportion of Emiratis living there of anywhere in the country, but cricket remains a far more popular sport with the Asian diaspora.—
Jordan Campbell,
New York Times,
22 June 2025
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“Altitudinous.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/altitudinous. Accessed 1 Jul. 2025.
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