ALTITUDE(S) Synonyms: 52 Similar and Opposite Words

altitudes

noun

plural of altitude

as in elevation

an area of high ground the air is thinner at higher altitudes

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Recent Examples of altitudes Chinese constellations such as Guowang and Spacesail are typically at higher altitudes, above 800 km, and China may launch 1,000 or more rockets over the next decade to support these constellations. —

Stephen Clark, ArsTechnica, 29 May 2026 Girlan Trattmann 2022 Pinot Noir Riserva Alto Adige Made in a fresh yet elegant style, this northern Italian Pinot Noir is from Cantina Girlan’s oldest vineyards, which sit at altitudes between 1,250 and 1,640 feet. —

Jeremy Repanich, Robb Report, 28 May 2026 This contrast in auroras is because different gases — and different altitudes — produce different colors. —

Samantha Mathewson, Space.com, 26 May 2026 Ukrainian pilots have also adopted evasive actions at extremely low altitudes. —

Christopher McFadden, Interesting Engineering, 25 May 2026 The 26-mile (42-kilometer) route takes hikers through steep, mountainous terrain, reaching altitudes of 4,200 meters (around 13,800 feet). —

Sam Peters, CNN Money, 22 May 2026 Every time a collision or explosion occurs in LEO, especially at higher altitudes, the risk of more clashes rises, McKnight warned, because the debris generated is not cleared from orbit for decades, even centuries. —

Kevin Holden Platt, Forbes.com, 14 May 2026 The old-school style page with charts and text explained how to calculate the safety of lowering landing gear when a plane is moving slowly at low altitudes, as the Jeju flight was. —

James Glanz, New York Times, 1 May 2026 The museum is specially designed to emulate the temperature and humidity conditions of high altitudes to protect the items on display. —

Evie Carrick, Travel + Leisure, 30 Apr. 2026

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Thanks to the elevation, there were a number of extreme outlier home runs, including one from Brewers catcher William Contreras.

— Ian Miller OutKick, FOXNews.com, 9 June 2026
The wines are shaped by Pritchard Hill’s volcanic soils and high-elevation vineyards, yielding the rich, structured reds that have made Pritchard Hill a favorite among oenophiles.

— Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 9 June 2026