Synonyms of ascension

ascension

noun

ə-ˈsen(t)-shən 

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• ascent
• climb
• rising
• rise
• takeoff
• soar
• hike
• increase
• elevation
• raise
• hoist
• thrust
• levitation
• upheaval
• boost
• liftoff
• raising
• upturn
• upswing
• upsurge
• uplifting
• upwelling
• uptrend
• blastoff
• heave
• upraising
• upthrust
• upsweep

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• fall
• descent
• drop
• dip
• plunge
• dive
• sinking
• decrease
• decline
• nosedive
• plummeting
• down
• downfall
• plop
• downgrade
• comedown

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of ascension

The Kohs and their friends believe schooling is a route to class ascension. — Sanjena Sathian, Vulture, 22 Sep. 2026

There’s a million stories of guys that have that classic ascension. — Gary Phillips, New York Daily News, 10 Sep. 2026

Unquestioned leader in the clubhouse for ascension into the elite tier of his position. — Paul Dehner Jr, New York Times, 10 Sep. 2026

Anyone that looks at Adams’ journey sees that his ascension most likely will not stop at him being an offensive coordinator. — Nick Harris, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 9 Sep. 2026