the stratosphere
noun
1
: the upper layer of the Earth's atmosphere that begins about 7 miles (11 kilometers) above the Earth's surface and ends about 30 miles (50 kilometers) above the Earth's surface
2
: a very high position, level, or amount
Tuition at many colleges has soared into the stratosphere.
His career is clearly headed for the stratosphere.
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Some of the notes are in the stratosphere.
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Andy Greene, Rolling Stone, 7 Nov. 2025
Cadillac‘s Celestiq all-electric SUV is a statement-making car from the American luxury brand, a car that is intended to push the marque into the stratosphere of Rolls-Royce and Bentley.
—Erik Shilling, Robb Report, 31 Oct. 2025
Historically, volcanic eruptions have blasted millions of tons of sulfur dioxide into the stratosphere.
—Chris Young, Interesting Engineering, 30 Oct. 2025
Unprecedented demand for the company’s AI chips has propelled the company’s market valuation into the stratosphere.
—Clare Duffy, CNN Money, 29 Oct. 2025
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Andy Greene, Rolling Stone, 7 Nov. 2025
Cadillac‘s Celestiq all-electric SUV is a statement-making car from the American luxury brand, a car that is intended to push the marque into the stratosphere of Rolls-Royce and Bentley.
—Erik Shilling, Robb Report, 31 Oct. 2025
Historically, volcanic eruptions have blasted millions of tons of sulfur dioxide into the stratosphere.
—Chris Young, Interesting Engineering, 30 Oct. 2025
Unprecedented demand for the company’s AI chips has propelled the company’s market valuation into the stratosphere.
—Clare Duffy, CNN Money, 29 Oct. 2025
See All Example Sentences for the stratosphere
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“The stratosphere.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/the%20stratosphere. Accessed 9 Nov. 2025.
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