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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Queen Elizabeth's uncle Edward VIII abdicated the throne within a year of his ascension in order to marry a two-time divorcée, Wallis Simpson.
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Marina Watts, Entertainment Weekly, 2 June 2026
Relying on Kamilla Cardoso’s ascension Of all these risks, pouring into Cardoso’s development was the lowest-risk — and most necessary — wager for the Sky.
—Julia Poe, Chicago Tribune, 2 June 2026
Gitlin’s ascension comes as Trailer Park Group, the long-standing, Clio Award-winning marketing agency that was the big player in the trailer and key art field, shuttered several key divisions earlier this month and is laying off around 150 positions.
—Borys Kit, HollywoodReporter, 28 May 2026
Not that his coach, Mike Brown, is surprised by the stunning ascension of this former second-round pick.
—Ian O'Connor, New York Times, 22 May 2026
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Marina Watts, Entertainment Weekly, 2 June 2026
Relying on Kamilla Cardoso’s ascension Of all these risks, pouring into Cardoso’s development was the lowest-risk — and most necessary — wager for the Sky.
—Julia Poe, Chicago Tribune, 2 June 2026
Gitlin’s ascension comes as Trailer Park Group, the long-standing, Clio Award-winning marketing agency that was the big player in the trailer and key art field, shuttered several key divisions earlier this month and is laying off around 150 positions.
—Borys Kit, HollywoodReporter, 28 May 2026
Not that his coach, Mike Brown, is surprised by the stunning ascension of this former second-round pick.
—Ian O'Connor, New York Times, 22 May 2026
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“Ascension.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/ascension. Accessed 6 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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