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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
Bone collectors seem to prefer a particular elevation zone in their mountain home.
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Lauren Leffer, Popular Science, 24 Apr. 2025
Francis unraveled a fair few knots following his elevation on March 13, 2013.
—Howard Chua-Eoan, Mercury News, 22 Apr. 2025
Scola has been a candidate for elevation to the papacy in the past.
—George Petras, USA Today, 22 Apr. 2025
First female Vatican appointments Another divisive aspect of Francis’ legacy is his elevation of women within the Vatican.
—Christopher Parker, Smithsonian Magazine, 21 Apr. 2025
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Lauren Leffer, Popular Science, 24 Apr. 2025
Francis unraveled a fair few knots following his elevation on March 13, 2013.
—Howard Chua-Eoan, Mercury News, 22 Apr. 2025
Scola has been a candidate for elevation to the papacy in the past.
—George Petras, USA Today, 22 Apr. 2025
First female Vatican appointments Another divisive aspect of Francis’ legacy is his elevation of women within the Vatican.
—Christopher Parker, Smithsonian Magazine, 21 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for elevation
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The last decade has packed in a promotion near-miss, reaching the Premier League, eight years in the top division spent under four managers while progressing from regulars in the bottom six in the table to the top 10, plus a first taste of UEFA competition.—
Andy Naylor,
New York Times,
2 May 2025
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He’s already been called up to the majors twice in his career, including once earlier this season, but didn’t play in any games after those promotions.—
Gary Phillips,
New York Daily News,
2 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.—
KANSAS CITY STAR WEATHER BOT,
Kansas City Star,
29 Apr. 2025
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This clue immediately brought to mind an image of Calvin and Hobbes in their red WAGON careening down a hill.—
Sally Hoelscher,
USA Today,
29 Apr. 2025
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Fit is essential, so tailor your dress to your heel height to ensure a polished look.—
Nneya Richards,
Travel + Leisure,
26 Apr. 2025
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To see the ceremony from this height was to see how little the Vatican changes.—
Paul Elie,
New Yorker,
26 Apr. 2025
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Unlike most of football’s recent risers, Glimt’s ascent has not coincided with a takeover from a billionaire or sovereign wealth fund.—
Elias Burke,
New York Times,
30 Apr. 2025
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Gold's ascent, therefore, is not simply a story of market cycles.—
Mohammed Soliman,
MSNBC Newsweek,
29 Apr. 2025
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And Shohei Ohtani isn’t expected back on the mound until at least the midway point of the season.—
Jack Harris,
Los Angeles Times,
29 Apr. 2025
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Glasnow becomes the 13th Dodgers pitcher to hit the IL this season, which doesn't consider Shohei Ohtani missing time on the mound as well.—
Mohammed Soliman,
MSNBC Newsweek,
29 Apr. 2025
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Following the liftoff, the rocket will help to deploy the satellites at an altitude of 280 miles above Earth.—
Eric Lagatta,
USA Today,
28 Apr. 2025
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The space shuttle Discovery deployed Hubble at an altitude of 380 miles (610 kilometers) on April 24, 1990.—
Mike Wall,
Space.com,
24 Apr. 2025
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Such advancements could be transformational, reducing suffering among veterans and minimizing the odds that untreated PTSD will lead some to commit crimes.—
Jo A Sornborger,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
29 Apr. 2025
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Police remain hopeful that recent advancements in DNA testing, which have been used on evidence collected in Amber's case, and new tips from the public will help solve the case.—
Emily Krauser,
People.com,
29 Apr. 2025
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Later in the evening, Hield picked Curry’s brain about the pros and cons of leaning into a small lineup or going more traditional, all to counter Adams, the New Zealand mountain in their way.—
Marcus Thompson II,
New York Times,
3 May 2025
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Interior valleys, mountains and deserts could see wind gusts of up to 35 mph.—
Summer Lin,
Los Angeles Times,
2 May 2025
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“Elevation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/elevation. Accessed 9 May. 2025.
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