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as in promotion
a raising or a state of being raised to a higher rank or position
the appointment of Sandra Day O'Connor marked the first elevation of a woman to the U.S. Supreme Court
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as in hill
an area of high ground
Little Round Top is one of the most visited elevations in the entire Gettysburg National Military Park
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Recent Examples of elevation
Firm and fast greens will put a premium on accuracy and decision-making, especially when factoring in the approximate 10% extra carry due to the course’s 6,400-foot elevation.
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Kyle Newman, Denver Post, 23 June 2025
But the visual variety is staggering, with an island green, peninsula holes, huge elevation changes, and exposed rock and water everywhere—it is built into and on top of cliffs, after all.
—Larry Olmsted, Forbes.com, 20 June 2025
The summer solstice, according to the National Weather Service, is when the earth's tilt toward the sun reaches its maximum noontime elevation.
—John Tufts, Louisville Courier Journal, 20 June 2025
Out-and-back route is 4.5 miles with an 800-foot elevation gain.
—Pomerado News, San Diego Union-Tribune, 19 June 2025
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Kyle Newman, Denver Post, 23 June 2025
But the visual variety is staggering, with an island green, peninsula holes, huge elevation changes, and exposed rock and water everywhere—it is built into and on top of cliffs, after all.
—Larry Olmsted, Forbes.com, 20 June 2025
The summer solstice, according to the National Weather Service, is when the earth's tilt toward the sun reaches its maximum noontime elevation.
—John Tufts, Louisville Courier Journal, 20 June 2025
Out-and-back route is 4.5 miles with an 800-foot elevation gain.
—Pomerado News, San Diego Union-Tribune, 19 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for elevation
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The new report also found that news, promotion, informational and interactive programming writers also saw a nearly 26% decline in work.—
Rosa Escandon,
Forbes.com,
30 June 2025
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These are murky waters, especially when performance, promotion, and compensation are on the line.—
David Ferrucci,
Fortune,
30 June 2025
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If finding indoor shelter is not an option: Avoid open fields, the top of a hill, or a ridge top.—
Charlotte Observer,
Charlotte Observer,
10 July 2025
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Just as runners map their route to avoid unnecessary hills or dangerous intersections, project leaders must anticipate obstacles and plan alternative pathways.—
Sarah Edwards,
Forbes.com,
10 July 2025
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Chambray may be a humble fabric, but 100 Hands has elevated it to new heights with its Iced Washed Japanese Chambray Shirt.—
Eric Twardzik,
Robb Report,
7 July 2025
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The first-floor gallery is confusing enough with its varying ceiling heights and tomb-like layout.—
Ray Mark Rinaldi,
Denver Post,
7 July 2025
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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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But, with Trevino on the mound, someone had to go behind the plate and the only one left was Stephenson.—
C. Trent Rosecrans,
New York Times,
10 July 2025
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Still, Montgomery left Hendricks on the mound, and Smith hit a hard ground ball through the middle, driving in a run.—
Jeff Fletcher,
Oc Register,
10 July 2025
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This noble gas, once used as anesthesia, is now rumored to increase red blood cell production and protect the brain at extreme altitudes.—
Popular Science Team,
Popular Science,
2 July 2025
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The meteor was first seen at an altitude of 48 miles above the town of Oxford, Georgia, moving southwest at 30,000 miles per hour, said Bill Cooke, a lead at NASA's Meteoroid Environment Office.—
Kierra Frazier,
CBS News,
26 June 2025
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The research could lead to advancements in formulating pharmaceuticals, among other applications.—
Robert Z. Pearlman,
Space.com,
28 June 2025
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These advancements can lead to better support experiences, stronger internal knowledge sharing and more responsive service.—
Marc Scheipe,
Forbes.com,
26 June 2025
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According to the zoo, the wild rodent had hitched a ride near Minturn, Colo. — a small town in the mountains outside of Aspen that is about 100 miles from Denver.—
Charlotte Phillipp,
People.com,
1 July 2025
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Imagine standing atop a mountain, gazing at the vast landscape below, trying to make sense of the world around you.—
Ben Verghese,
Forbes.com,
1 July 2025
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“Elevation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/elevation. Accessed 13 Jul. 2025.
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