as in ascent
the act or an instance of rising or climbing up
her ascension from the freshman to the varsity team was evidence of how much she had improved in one season
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Recent Examples of ascension
That first season of Peacemaker — following the character's debut in James' 2021 film The Suicide Squad — aired in 2022 before James and Safran's ascension to the heads of the DCU.
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Carson Blackwelder, People.com, 22 Aug. 2025
Set in 1964, the story is chronologically the first in the series, following Snake’s ascension to legendary solder/spy status before taking a more villainous turn in the original Metal Gear (1987).
—Christopher Cruz, Rolling Stone, 22 Aug. 2025
Bryant’s ascension could be the biggest factor here.
—Luca Evans, Denver Post, 20 Aug. 2025
But despite his ascension to national notoriety, there’s still significant room for improvement.
—Noah White, Miami Herald, 19 Aug. 2025
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Carson Blackwelder, People.com, 22 Aug. 2025
Set in 1964, the story is chronologically the first in the series, following Snake’s ascension to legendary solder/spy status before taking a more villainous turn in the original Metal Gear (1987).
—Christopher Cruz, Rolling Stone, 22 Aug. 2025
Bryant’s ascension could be the biggest factor here.
—Luca Evans, Denver Post, 20 Aug. 2025
But despite his ascension to national notoriety, there’s still significant room for improvement.
—Noah White, Miami Herald, 19 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for ascension
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And if 2025 is any indication, next year will only continue her remarkable ascent.—
Okla Jones,
Essence,
11 Sep. 2025
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Kirk’s ascent in conservative politics mirrored the rise of right-wing populism in America.—
Brian Stelter,
CNN Money,
10 Sep. 2025
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Trying to add to their attention the similar but adjusted facets associated with AGI is certainly going to be as much of a climb and probably even harder to promote.—
Lance Eliot,
Forbes.com,
11 Sep. 2025
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Their ascendant depth is a big cause for the climb up the standings.—
Mitch Bannon,
New York Times,
10 Sep. 2025
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“Ascension.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ascension. Accessed 14 Sep. 2025.
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