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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
Roads into Dolly Sods can be rough, so check your route ahead of time and bring layers—the elevation means temperatures stay cool, even in summer.
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West Virginia Tourism Office, AFAR Media, 9 May 2025
Beyond the ramen, this musical number sequence is such an elevation of the show’s sensibilities.
—Hunter Ingram, Variety, 9 May 2025
The trail is steep and grueling, with an elevation gain of about 3,770 feet for almost 2.4 miles.
—Emese MacZko, Forbes.com, 8 May 2025
In 2014, the curriculum for Ukrainian history courses was altered to include sections on the Tatars and their long history and culture in Crimea – a move that mirrored the concurrent elevation of the Cossacks as national heroes.
—Howard Lafranchi, Christian Science Monitor, 29 Apr. 2025
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West Virginia Tourism Office, AFAR Media, 9 May 2025
Beyond the ramen, this musical number sequence is such an elevation of the show’s sensibilities.
—Hunter Ingram, Variety, 9 May 2025
The trail is steep and grueling, with an elevation gain of about 3,770 feet for almost 2.4 miles.
—Emese MacZko, Forbes.com, 8 May 2025
In 2014, the curriculum for Ukrainian history courses was altered to include sections on the Tatars and their long history and culture in Crimea – a move that mirrored the concurrent elevation of the Cossacks as national heroes.
—Howard Lafranchi, Christian Science Monitor, 29 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for elevation
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Founded in 2003, ADI supports the growth and success of small-scale distillers through education, advocacy, networking, and promotion of best practices in the industry.—
Joseph V Micallef,
Forbes.com,
15 May 2025
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After a handful of games on the junior varsity team to begin his career, Lewis earned a promotion to the varsity team as a freshman, hitting .333 while primarily at third base.—
Michael Osipoff,
Chicago Tribune,
15 May 2025
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Photos of the aftermath of the accident, meanwhile, show the roof of the bus separated from the rest of the vehicle, which rests at a diagonal on the side of a hill, per the AP.—
Bailey Richards,
People.com,
11 May 2025
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If finding indoor shelter is not an option: Avoid open fields, the top of a hill, or a ridge top.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
9 May 2025
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At their height under Postecoglou in his debut season, their PPDA was 6.24.—
Elias Burke,
New York Times,
8 May 2025
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Popular evergreen options like arborvitae, especially slender types such as Forever Goldy Arborvitae, offer height without taking up much space.—
Debbie Wolfe,
Popular Science,
8 May 2025
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Longoria's arrival at the major league level coincided with the Rays' ascent from an American League East doormat to a team that regularly participated in the postseason.—
Jon Paul Hoornstra,
MSNBC Newsweek,
12 May 2025
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Otherwise, our latest global economic ascent marks not the beginning of a new era but the high watermark of an unsustainable model.—
Aref Aziz,
Mercury News,
9 May 2025
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Aiden Jimenez, who struggled in Game 1, is back on the mound to pitch the bottom of the eighth.—
Matt Jones,
Arkansas Online,
12 May 2025
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Attending high school baseball games is free, so the best ticket around might be going to watch Hernandez pitch when he’s expected to be on the mound next Tuesday in Corona’s playoff opener.—
Eric Sondheimer,
Los Angeles Times,
11 May 2025
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Starlink satellites are designed to fall out of orbit and burn up in the atmosphere at the end of their operational life, and sightings of their high altitude disposals are becoming more common.—
Josh Dinner,
Space.com,
8 May 2025
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Vertical wind shear—the difference in the speed and direction of winds at different altitudes—is a much more useful variable for the researchers.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
7 May 2025
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Add to the mix the rapid advancement of artificial intelligence and the gap between education and reality may be a gulf.—
Dan Fitzpatrick,
Forbes.com,
12 May 2025
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Welcome to Fox News’ Artificial Intelligence newsletter with the latest AI technology advancements.—
Staff,
FOXNews.com,
10 May 2025
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The most subdued of those was one of the most tempting: Hotel Wren in Twentynine Palms, which only opened in March, a 12-room, high-end retreat with muted colors, enormous rooms, custom furniture and poolside mountain views.—
Christopher Reynolds,
Los Angeles Times,
15 May 2025
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During this time, what is now the Canadian Rockies was covered in water, and animals swam above the ground that would later become mountains.—
Irene Wright,
Miami Herald,
15 May 2025
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“Elevation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/elevation. Accessed 23 May. 2025.
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