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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
The peak of the fall season is dependant on several factors including temperatures, rainfall, elevations and more.
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Marina Johnson, Louisville Courier Journal, 4 Sep. 2025
The leaves in Colorado will begin to change color around the end of September in the lower-elevation areas like Denver and Boulder.
—Brittany Anas, Forbes.com, 3 Sep. 2025
Dadu mountain lizards live in a mountainous river valley between elevations of 7,100 to 7,600 feet, the study said.
—Aspen Pflughoeft, Miami Herald, 3 Sep. 2025
The real elevation, though, came in the tender and vulnerable moments that dot the narrative.
—Tim Greiving, Vulture, 3 Sep. 2025
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Marina Johnson, Louisville Courier Journal, 4 Sep. 2025
The leaves in Colorado will begin to change color around the end of September in the lower-elevation areas like Denver and Boulder.
—Brittany Anas, Forbes.com, 3 Sep. 2025
Dadu mountain lizards live in a mountainous river valley between elevations of 7,100 to 7,600 feet, the study said.
—Aspen Pflughoeft, Miami Herald, 3 Sep. 2025
The real elevation, though, came in the tender and vulnerable moments that dot the narrative.
—Tim Greiving, Vulture, 3 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for elevation
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So, Hilleary will be in the odd position of facing a significant pay cut for getting a big promotion on Capitol Hill.—
David Mark,
The Washington Examiner,
12 Sep. 2025
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During one promotion, the Front Door Protection System was available for 60% off (bringing the price down to $279).—
John R. Delaney,
PC Magazine,
11 Sep. 2025
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Departing from its 1905 depot like a moving postcard, the train follows the Toccoa River, passing sycamores and sourwoods, rolling hills, and farms along the way.—
Taryn White,
Travel + Leisure,
9 Sep. 2025
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It is written and directed by Evans, also deaf, and features an all-deaf cast, set atop the rolling hills of the English countryside in a quaint stately home.—
Lily Ford,
HollywoodReporter,
9 Sep. 2025
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Heeled mules are the ideal way to take both your style and your feet (literally) to new heights.—
Amber Cardullo,
Travel + Leisure,
7 Sep. 2025
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Recently, however, both teams have elevated themselves to greater heights.—
Quentin Corpuel,
Kansas City Star,
6 Sep. 2025
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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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Shortly after scoring the Phillies’ second run in a series-clinching 2-0 win against the Milwaukee Brewers on Thursday, Bader saved what might have been a home run, then chest-bumped Marsh as closer Jhoan Duran smiled on the mound.—
Charlotte Varnes,
New York Times,
5 Sep. 2025
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Explore the reconstructed mound and structures to learn about the rich Native American history of the region.—
Melissa Oyler,
Charlotte Observer,
5 Sep. 2025
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The plane’s altitude was lower than normal, and continued to descend.—
Caroline Zimmerman,
Kansas City Star,
9 Sep. 2025
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The report, which covered May 2023 to June 2024, states that Unidentified Anomalous Phenomena (UAP) were seen across a wide range of altitudes.—
Janet Loehrke,
USA Today,
9 Sep. 2025
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The top floors of the museum are dedicated to African American culture and the pivotal role Black Americans have played in everything from music and literature to technological advancements and the military.—
Christopher Cann,
USA Today,
6 Sep. 2025
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But the parade, commemorating the end of World War II, was undoubtedly intended to telegraph the rapid advancement of the world’s largest military, and signal Xi’s growing ability to project hard power on the world stage.—
Simone McCarthy,
CNN Money,
6 Sep. 2025
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As of publication time, Simpson has reached 11 mountain peaks.—
David Chiu,
PEOPLE,
8 Sep. 2025
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So, building here is an homage to Aspen’s past, a way of honoring the pioneers who helped transform a quiet mountain town into an international destination.—
Jordi Lippe-McGraw,
Forbes.com,
8 Sep. 2025
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“Elevation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/elevation. Accessed 13 Sep. 2025.
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