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
The visit will mark Trump's first meeting with King Charles since the monarch's ascension and an unusual second state visit for a U.S. president.
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Amanda Castro
hannah Parry, MSNBC Newsweek, 25 June 2025
The Policy Revolution Behind the Numbers China’s pharmaceutical ascension didn’t happen by accident—it was engineered through deliberate policy reforms that removed regulatory bottlenecks and streamlined approval processes.
—Greg Licholai Md, Forbes.com, 25 June 2025
His ascension to President is a natural progression, one that is both seamless and will be universally respected.
—Matt Grobar, Deadline, 18 June 2025
The journeyman playmaker was part of Bryce Young’s late-season ascension, as Moore became a go-to target for the QB.
—Mike Kaye, Charlotte Observer, 21 May 2025
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Amanda Castro
hannah Parry, MSNBC Newsweek, 25 June 2025
The Policy Revolution Behind the Numbers China’s pharmaceutical ascension didn’t happen by accident—it was engineered through deliberate policy reforms that removed regulatory bottlenecks and streamlined approval processes.
—Greg Licholai Md, Forbes.com, 25 June 2025
His ascension to President is a natural progression, one that is both seamless and will be universally respected.
—Matt Grobar, Deadline, 18 June 2025
The journeyman playmaker was part of Bryce Young’s late-season ascension, as Moore became a go-to target for the QB.
—Mike Kaye, Charlotte Observer, 21 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for ascension
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Progressive Challenger Emerges as New Target Back home, the rapid ascent of Zohran Mamdani—a Democratic Socialist who upset Andrew Cuomo in New York City's mayoral primary—has given Trump a fresh political foil.—
Jesus Mesa,
MSNBC Newsweek,
29 June 2025
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The historical drama produced by MGM Television follows the couple’s ascent.—
Abigail Lee,
Variety,
25 June 2025
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The climb offers the chance to experience different climates and parts of the ecosystem change on the way up.—
AFAR Media,
AFAR Media,
8 July 2025
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The expansion campaign will be smaller, the new destinations probably will be, the power climb is perhaps a bit less confusing.—
Paul Tassi,
Forbes.com,
8 July 2025
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“Ascension.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ascension. Accessed 13 Jul. 2025.
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