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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Adjective
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Stay away from tall, isolated trees or other tall objects.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
7 Sep. 2025 -
Included in the sale is the Meridian Carry-on, which measures 14 inches wide and 22 inches tall, wheels included.—
Olivia Young,
Travel + Leisure,
7 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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However, the AmCham Shanghai survey found 14% of the respondents reported the environment for foreign businesses in China was worsening, with the tech sector seeing the highest challenges at 31% of industry respondents.—
Evelyn Cheng,
CNBC,
10 Sep. 2025
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If you are trapped by moving water, move to the highest possible point and call 911 if possible.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
10 Sep. 2025
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“Altitudinous.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/altitudinous. Accessed 10 Sep. 2025.
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