as in ascent
the act or an instance of rising or climbing up
her ascension from the freshman to the varsity team was evidence of how much she had improved in one season
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Recent Examples of ascension
Elsewhere in the Variety interview, Shakira noted that Bad Bunny's ascension signifies the rise of Spanish-language pop around the world.
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Wesley Stenzel, Entertainment Weekly, 23 Oct. 2025
Such is big news because Biel has 10 goals and a still-team-leading 12 assists to his name and was a massive reason for the team’s late-season ascension before injuring his knee last week.
—Alex Zietlow, Charlotte Observer, 22 Oct. 2025
Her ascension, particularly at a time when Black ballerinas were so sparse, Howard said, emphasized the larger conversation around the lack of diversity in the ballet world.
—Leah Asmelash, CNN Money, 22 Oct. 2025
There wasn’t much teams could do to stop his ascension.
—Jaylon Thompson, Kansas City Star, 22 Oct. 2025
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Wesley Stenzel, Entertainment Weekly, 23 Oct. 2025
Such is big news because Biel has 10 goals and a still-team-leading 12 assists to his name and was a massive reason for the team’s late-season ascension before injuring his knee last week.
—Alex Zietlow, Charlotte Observer, 22 Oct. 2025
Her ascension, particularly at a time when Black ballerinas were so sparse, Howard said, emphasized the larger conversation around the lack of diversity in the ballet world.
—Leah Asmelash, CNN Money, 22 Oct. 2025
There wasn’t much teams could do to stop his ascension.
—Jaylon Thompson, Kansas City Star, 22 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for ascension
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But while the trajectory is indubitable, the ascent is far from smooth, as Ghana’s recent experiences neatly encapsulate.—
Charlie Campbell,
Time,
30 Oct. 2025
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But that backfired too, turbocharging the country’s technological ascent.—
Andy Browne,
semafor.com,
30 Oct. 2025
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But the anxiety of those on the climb remains a constant.—
Angie Han,
HollywoodReporter,
30 Oct. 2025
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The documentary finds Becky not at the peak, but in the climb.—
Rosy Cordero,
Deadline,
30 Oct. 2025
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“Ascension.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ascension. Accessed 6 Nov. 2025.
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