ALTITUDES 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 In the Owens Valley, thermals — columns of warm, rising air — rocket paragliders to altitudes higher than most small airplanes can fly. — Jack Dolan, Los Angeles Times, 10 July 2026 Now a new study delves into just how the mice survive at such high altitudes, which afford less than half of the oxygen available at sea level. — Mary Randolph, Scientific American, 9 July 2026 Most of the belt stretches between altitudes of around 600 miles (1,000 km) to tens of thousands of miles, but in some areas the radiation can reach much closer to Earth's surface. — Tereza Pultarova, Space.com, 8 July 2026 Modern missiles may also deploy decoys, maneuver during flight, or fly at lower altitudes to complicate tracking. — Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 6 July 2026 Smaller consumer fireworks can range from 50 to 200 feet in the air, with some professional shows having explosion altitudes as high as 1,200 feet. — Diego Mendoza, CNN Money, 5 July 2026 Advances in engineering and flying at high altitudes can mitigate noise and avoid the rattling blast of a sonic boom. — Editorial Board, Washington Post, 1 July 2026 Hitting the ball on the seam reduces drag, and the effect is less likely to occur at higher altitudes. — ArsTechnica, 30 June 2026 Vineyards in Amarone della Valpolicella DOCG are situated north of Verona in a 20-mile-wide mountainous band at the foot of the Dolomites at altitudes ranging from 500 to 1,640 feet above sea level, with heights above 1,100 feet really making the difference. — Mike Desimone, Robb Report, 28 June 2026

Recent Examples of Synonyms for altitudes

Noun

Positioned at an elevation of about 2,600 meters, the radar can reportedly detect ballistic missile launches at distances of up to 3,106 miles (5,000 kilometers).

— Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 10 July 2026
Despite its 7,486-yard length and strong winds, the 3,000-foot elevation aids play on wide fairways and undulating greens.

— Scott Kramer, Forbes.com, 10 July 2026

Definition of elevation

Noun

Many who rely on copper-wire landlines live in remote rural areas, but some also live in the hills and canyons of major metro areas like Los Angeles, where cell and internet service is patchy and the risk of natural disasters is high.

— Jenny Jarvie Follow, Los Angeles Times, 10 July 2026
Farther afield are El Panecillo, a hill topped by a towering Virgin Mary statue, and the Middle of the World complex, which celebrates Quito’s equatorial location.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 10 July 2026

Definition of hill

Noun

In one photo, Kate drapes an arm around George, who is now almost her height (the future king turns 13 later this month).

— Jennifer Hassan, USA Today, 6 July 2026
Mixing knits with leather creates texture and contrast in the outfit, while the height and simplicity of these solid-color boots helps ground the overall look.

— Abby Morgan Lebet, Glamour, 6 July 2026

Definition of height

Noun

Whether your itinerary is packed with sweaty mountain hikes, relaxing beach days, or bopping around wine bars, staying cool is essential in summer heatwaves.

— Olivia Dubyak, Travel + Leisure, 5 July 2026
That caught the attention of vineyard consultant Ken Swegles, who subsequently put him to work during harvest at dozens of small sites throughout the mountains.

— Laura Ness, Mercury News, 5 July 2026