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as in lifted
being positioned above a surface
an elevated monorail that transports visitors all over the theme park
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as in eloquent
very dignified in form, tone, or style
the elevated language of Lincoln's Gettysburg Address
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as in increased
being at a higher level than average
for the next several days temperatures will be a little elevated for this time of year
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as in high
having, characterized by, or arising from a dignified and generous nature
the offspring of this very wealthy family have been instilled with the elevated notion that they should devote their lives to public service
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as in soaring
located at a greater height than average or usual
from their elevated position the machine gunners had a commanding view of the whole battlefield
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as in ecstatic
experiencing or marked by overwhelming usually pleasurable emotion
she's been in an elevated mood all week after hearing that she got the promotion
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as in excited
to fill with great joy
seeing their son ordained as a priest was one of the most elevating moments in their lives
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as in raised
to move from a lower to a higher place or position
the old trick of using a fat phone book to elevate a child to a more comfortable position at the table
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as in promoted
to move higher in rank or position
the announcement that the pope will elevate several prelates to the rank of cardinal
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as in exalted
to assign a high status or value to
a decade in which greed and selfishness were elevated to the rank of virtues
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Recent Examples of elevated
Kaitlin Clapinski, InStyle, 1 Feb. 2026
Whether through elevated service, innovative programming or more inclusive events, the industry is giving players more reasons to come back, not just reasons to show up.
—Steve Skinner, Sportico.com, 31 Jan. 2026
Amber Rambharose, InStyle, 11 Jan. 2026
Desjah Altvater, Forbes.com, 26 Jan. 2026
In her 11-year tenure, Sellmyer has elevated the voice and profile of music publishers and their songwriter partners, and has expanded NMPA’s impact to host major events across the country.
—Jem Aswad, Variety, 26 Jan. 2026
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Adjective
This would make for a great elevated travel bag.
—Kaitlin Clapinski, InStyle, 1 Feb. 2026
Whether through elevated service, innovative programming or more inclusive events, the industry is giving players more reasons to come back, not just reasons to show up.
—Steve Skinner, Sportico.com, 31 Jan. 2026
Noun
Make sure to opt for heeled footwear to keep the ensemble elevated.
—Amber Rambharose, InStyle, 11 Jan. 2026
Verb
Across two nights and four shows in LA, Duckwrth elevated the intimacy even further, bringing out collaborators like Jordan Ward, Tanerélle, and GAWD.
—Desjah Altvater, Forbes.com, 26 Jan. 2026
In her 11-year tenure, Sellmyer has elevated the voice and profile of music publishers and their songwriter partners, and has expanded NMPA’s impact to host major events across the country.
—Jem Aswad, Variety, 26 Jan. 2026
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Meanwhile, if the prize were awarded for power per second of screentime, Gaby Hoffmann, playing a nineteen-sixties dropout in survival mode, would win; her furious silence is as eloquent as her terse determination, and her voice, quietly oracular, is one of the most memorable things in the movie.—
Richard Brody,
New Yorker,
22 Jan. 2026
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Now, Cheshire serves as an eloquent and witty guide to the ways our world was once charted, from the trench networks of World War I to the early gridiron layouts of New York City.—
Air Mail,
Air Mail,
17 Jan. 2026
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The task force called for increased and more stable funding for fireworks disposal, noting costs nearly doubled in 2024 amid a shrinking disposal industry and rising seizures.—
Daniel Lempres,
Sacbee.com,
28 Jan. 2026
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Police Chief Jim McDonnell, who attended the City Council meeting, took issue with council members criticizing the increased hiring.—
Noah Goldberg,
Los Angeles Times,
21 Jan. 2026
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Once the company separates, Cahillane will serve as chief executive of Global Taste Elevation, the placeholder name for the spinoff with high-growth brands like Heinz and Philadelphia.—
Amelia Lucas,
CNBC,
31 Jan. 2026
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Ships have real inertia and Newtonian physics, and pilots can choose to toggle flight assistance on to help stabilize their often unpredictable craft, or off to perform mind-bending maneuvers that can be the edge between life and death in high-skill player versus player shootouts.—
Alan Bradley,
Space.com,
31 Jan. 2026
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The Shakers, a sect of Christianity named for their ecstatic worship dancing, were nonviolent and refused to fight in the Revolutionary War upon settling in Upstate New York.—
Patrick Ryan,
USA Today,
24 Jan. 2026
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Here, Seyfried captures the inner conflict of Ann Lee’s torment and trauma along with the ecstatic release of her religious practice.—
Mark Olsen,
Boston Herald,
23 Jan. 2026
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Rinehart said she was excited by Saudi Arabia’s ambition to build a world-class mining industry a reflected in its pro-mining policies.—
Tim Treadgold,
Forbes.com,
25 Jan. 2026
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Many of the theater’s patrons use hearing aids and were excited for the new technology, said Liz Lach, producing associate at the theater.—
Lisa Schencker,
Chicago Tribune,
24 Jan. 2026
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This is the type of snow that will get lifted by the wind, and gusts of up to 35 mph are expected.—
Caroline Silva,
AJC.com,
31 Jan. 2026
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My body often shut down and I was overcome with anxiety and depression, unable to eat or sleep, hiding away in a dark room for days until the pain lifted.—
Fatima Bhutto,
Vogue,
31 Jan. 2026
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Her director communicated Amber’s results to senior management and took the credit, giving Amber lackluster performance reviews to keep her from being promoted off the team.—
Chris Lipp,
Forbes.com,
29 Jan. 2026
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The Panthers have used their first-round pick on a wide receiver both years since Dave Canales arrived and Morgan was promoted to GM.—
Joseph Person,
New York Times,
28 Jan. 2026
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Later years are to be exalted and welcomed.—
Janelle Ash,
FOXNews.com,
17 Jan. 2026
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Later years are to be exalted and welcomed.—
Angela Andaloro,
PEOPLE,
16 Jan. 2026
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“Elevated.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/elevated. Accessed 2 Feb. 2026.
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