1
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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2
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
In the Smoky Mountains, places like Gatlinburg, Tennessee, could see up to 8 inches of snow, and higher elevations could get up to 15 inches of snow and strong wind gusts.
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Kenton Gewecke, ABC News, 10 Nov. 2025
In the Rockies, higher elevations may need 8 to 12 inches for a warning, while lower valleys may only need 2 to 4.
—Sirena Bergman, MSNBC Newsweek, 10 Nov. 2025
According to the weather service, the probability of snow exceeding one inch is low and would be limited to the highest elevations.
—Diana Leyva, Nashville Tennessean, 10 Nov. 2025
Some are on an elevation journey, some want to drive volume, some want to expand categories or price points or retail distribution.
—Jennie Bell, Footwear News, 10 Nov. 2025
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Kenton Gewecke, ABC News, 10 Nov. 2025
In the Rockies, higher elevations may need 8 to 12 inches for a warning, while lower valleys may only need 2 to 4.
—Sirena Bergman, MSNBC Newsweek, 10 Nov. 2025
According to the weather service, the probability of snow exceeding one inch is low and would be limited to the highest elevations.
—Diana Leyva, Nashville Tennessean, 10 Nov. 2025
Some are on an elevation journey, some want to drive volume, some want to expand categories or price points or retail distribution.
—Jennie Bell, Footwear News, 10 Nov. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for elevation
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During the live video, Khan mentioned New Japan Strong and Ring of Honor (ROH) as promotions that would be interested in seeing a National Champion appear at their events.—
Matthew Couden,
MSNBC Newsweek,
6 Nov. 2025
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Eventually, the consumer will click on a promotion from a new bank and open an account.—
Daniel de Visé,
USA Today,
6 Nov. 2025
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Another video filmed by a Palestinian resident shows the settlers coming down a hill toward the Bedouin village.—
Zeena Saifi,
CNN Money,
11 Nov. 2025
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Avoid sudden braking or acceleration, and be especially cautious on hills or when making turns.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
11 Nov. 2025
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After tumbling from a 50-foot height, Dan Aykroyd walked away convinced that a higher power had caught him.—
Stephanie Nolasco,
FOXNews.com,
8 Nov. 2025
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Their mom, Alyssa Crawford, shared two images of herself with her daughter Violet, with text alluding to the 4-year-old’s height being smaller than her peers.—
Lucy Notarantonio,
MSNBC Newsweek,
8 Nov. 2025
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But the aftershocks of his success are also being felt more than 8,000 miles away in cities across the world’s most populous country, where his ascent is both celebrated and criticized.—
Rhea Mogul,
CNN Money,
7 Nov. 2025
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Efforts to compete with Amazon during its ascent in the 2010s had department stores playing catchup on supply chain prowess and integrating stores with e-commerce—sometimes to the detriment of in-store experience.—
Phil Wahba,
Fortune,
7 Nov. 2025
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But the 2015 international signing out of Venezuela never got his chance to reach the Fenway Park mound, despite emphatic praise from manager Alex Cora for Mata's performance in spring training this year.—
Jon Vankin,
MSNBC Newsweek,
8 Nov. 2025
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Coral fanatics will love visiting Negril, home to mountainous coral mounds and ethereal swim-through caves where green and red soft corals hang down like mystical fingers.—
Adrienne Jordan,
USA Today,
6 Nov. 2025
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This story has been updated to reflect new information from crash investigators on the altitude of the aircraft.—
Ray Sanchez,
CNN Money,
8 Nov. 2025
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The plane, an MD-11, lifted off the runway and gained enough altitude to clear a fence at the end of the runway, Inman said during a previous news conference.—
Ray Padilla,
Louisville Courier Journal,
7 Nov. 2025
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Explore the universe with news on fascinating discoveries, scientific advancements and more.—
Jackie Wattles,
CNN Money,
8 Nov. 2025
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The massive margin of victory sets Minnesota (5-4) up well for NBA Cup advancement.—
Jace Frederick,
Twin Cities,
8 Nov. 2025
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The coastline offers crystal-clear waters, coral reefs and rugged mountains, while Aqaba Castle and the old seaport offer authentic historical textures.—
Rafa Sales Ross,
Variety,
10 Nov. 2025
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The season begins in October and peaks in early December in the mountains, the state says.—
Mark Price,
Charlotte Observer,
10 Nov. 2025
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“Elevation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/elevation. Accessed 13 Nov. 2025.
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