as in tall
extending to a great distance upward
the brochure described the seaside hotel as "an imposing edifice graced by old world charm, situated atop an altitudinous promontory with panoramic views"
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The much-taller Wolverines had a 39-18 rebounding edge, but the Gophers were only outscored 26-24 in the paint.—
Andy Greder,
Twin Cities,
25 Feb. 2026 -
Fold up sides of each circle to form an equilateral triangle with about 3-inch-long, 1-inch-tall sides, pinching together corners to seal.—
Marianne Williams,
Southern Living,
25 Feb. 2026
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Chelsea have followed that path while spending on transfers at an unprecedented level, last season recording the highest pre-tax loss in English football history (£342m), according to data released by UEFA on Thursday.—
Oliver Kay,
New York Times,
28 Feb. 2026
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Although the company’s profit nearly doubled in the fourth quarter and sales reached an all-time high, Wall Street seemed disappointed by its somewhat lackluster outlook.—
Auzinea Bacon,
CNN Money,
28 Feb. 2026
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“Altitudinous.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/altitudinous. Accessed 5 Mar. 2026.
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