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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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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
Lake Mead’s water level was at elevation 1,054.14 feet above sea level at the end of July, about 165 feet below what's considered full.
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Austin Corona, AZCentral.com, 15 Aug. 2025
Locations at higher elevations could be particularly vulnerable to the higher wind speeds.
—Marshall Shepherd, Forbes.com, 15 Aug. 2025
The accident took place at an elevation of about 13,000 feet.
—Don Sweeney, Sacbee.com, 14 Aug. 2025
This is when the Andes were forming and lots of cold and dry high elevation habitat was appearing.
—Ari Daniel, NPR, 13 Aug. 2025
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Austin Corona, AZCentral.com, 15 Aug. 2025
Locations at higher elevations could be particularly vulnerable to the higher wind speeds.
—Marshall Shepherd, Forbes.com, 15 Aug. 2025
The accident took place at an elevation of about 13,000 feet.
—Don Sweeney, Sacbee.com, 14 Aug. 2025
This is when the Andes were forming and lots of cold and dry high elevation habitat was appearing.
—Ari Daniel, NPR, 13 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for elevation
Noun
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Reggie’s resolve to fight against the rising tide inspires him to embark upon a harebrained scheme that involves con artistry and theatrical promotion.—
Vikram Murthi,
IndieWire,
19 Aug. 2025
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By monitoring this indicator, businesses can take preemptive measures, such as reallocating supply or adjusting promotions to temporarily reduce demand, which may mitigate the reputational or customer-dissatisfaction risks.—
Kim Bozzella,
Forbes.com,
19 Aug. 2025
Noun
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If finding indoor shelter is not an option: Avoid open fields, the top of a hill, or a ridge top.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
28 Aug. 2025
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Located in the Blue Ridge Mountains southwest of Charlottesville, the resort has ski runs for every ability, Virginia’s largest tubing hill and plenty of cozy fireside lounges.—
Taryn White,
Forbes.com,
25 Aug. 2025
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Consider height as well as flower color when pairing bulbs.—
Kim Toscano,
Southern Living,
24 Aug. 2025
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Along the Outer Banks, wave heights between 6 to 9 feet are possible.—
Daniel Peck,
ABC News,
23 Aug. 2025
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The rapid ascent of AI has been likened to everything from the rise of the internet to the industrial revolution, but, to Buchanan, the potential of her platform feels closer to Instagram, a tech tool that offers everyone a chance to create.—
Katherine Fung,
MSNBC Newsweek,
13 Aug. 2025
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The track manages an even greater ascent on the Official Streaming roster, pushing from No. 89 to No. 58.—
Hugh McIntyre,
Forbes.com,
13 Aug. 2025
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Manager Craig Counsell anticipates Taillon throwing off a mound Wednesday at Oracle Park so the Cubs can gauge how the veteran starter feels and then make a decision about his next start.—
Meghan Montemurro,
Chicago Tribune,
27 Aug. 2025
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All-Star Casey Mize is on the mound tonight against the Athletics in West Sacramento, trying to avenge a 7-6 extra-inning loss that saw some fireworks but ended with a whimper on a walk-off walk.—
Christian Romo,
Freep.com,
27 Aug. 2025
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Russia's Progress cargo freighters often use their own thrusters to raise the lab's altitude or steer it out of the way of space junk.—
Stephen Clark,
ArsTechnica,
25 Aug. 2025
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Not to be outdone, the GE Profile Smart Mixer adjusts speed and power automatically, even taking into account factors like weather and altitude, to get just the right blend of ingredients.—
John Werner,
Forbes.com,
24 Aug. 2025
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In a market grappling with shrinking margins and mounting energy scrutiny, the launch underscores that the sector’s next significant advancements may be forged in the open.—
Becca Bratcher,
Forbes.com,
16 Aug. 2025
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Seema gave thanks for the advancements made in gluten free baked goods, showing a strong willingness to adjust her expectations for pies and relationships in equal measure.—
Sandra Gonzalez,
CNN Money,
15 Aug. 2025
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In our first test of its sister S E Performance, the AMG C 63, the battery nearly fully recharged on a day of driving through the mountains of Southern California.—
Scotty Reiss,
Forbes.com,
19 Aug. 2025
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For example, Winters said, Resolution has said that Apache Leap, the mountain to the west of the Magma site that forms the eastern border of Superior, won't be affected by the huge mine.—
Debra Utacia Krol,
AZCentral.com,
19 Aug. 2025
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“Elevation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/elevation. Accessed 30 Aug. 2025.
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