Examples of ascension in a Sentence
The play tells of his ascension to the presidency.
the ascension of women in society
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One attendee, Monica Haslip, knew the Obamas before their political ascension.
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A.d. Quig, Chicago Tribune, 16 June 2026
Edwards’ own ascension was swift and undeniable.
—Hailey Salvian, New York Times, 16 June 2026
Pickle’s ascension has been a while in the making.
—Scottie Andrew, CNN Money, 14 June 2026
Mirra Andreeeva’s ascension up the ranks of women’s tennis has come rapidly in the last few years.
—Adam Zagoria, Forbes.com, 6 June 2026
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A.d. Quig, Chicago Tribune, 16 June 2026
Edwards’ own ascension was swift and undeniable.
—Hailey Salvian, New York Times, 16 June 2026
Pickle’s ascension has been a while in the making.
—Scottie Andrew, CNN Money, 14 June 2026
Mirra Andreeeva’s ascension up the ranks of women’s tennis has come rapidly in the last few years.
—Adam Zagoria, Forbes.com, 6 June 2026
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“Ascension.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/ascension. Accessed 23 Jun. 2026.
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ascension
noun
as·cen·sion
ə-ˈsen-chən 
: the act or process of ascending
Geographical Definition
Ascension
geographical name
As·cen·sion
ə-ˈsen(t)-shən
isolated island in the South Atlantic belonging to the British colony of Saint Helena area 34 square miles (88 square kilometers), population 1400
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