Synonyms of ascension

ascension

noun

ə-ˈsen(t)-shən 

as in ascent

the act or an instance of rising or climbing up

her ascension from the freshman to the varsity team was evidence of how much she had improved in one season

Synonyms & Similar Words

• ascent
• climb
• rising
• rise
• takeoff
• soar
• hike
• increase
• elevation
• raise
• hoist
• thrust
• levitation
• upheaval
• boost
• liftoff
• raising
• upturn
• upswing
• upsurge
• uplifting
• upwelling
• uptrend
• blastoff
• heave
• upraising
• upthrust
• upsweep

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• fall
• descent
• drop
• dip
• plunge
• dive
• sinking
• decrease
• decline
• nosedive
• plummeting
• down
• downfall
• plop
• downgrade
• comedown

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of ascension

Today, the priority has moved from the environment to the battlefield and, with Burnham’s ascension, advocates of war bonds have a shot at turning their vision into reality. — Philip Aldrick, Fortune, 28 June 2026

There was a point in Patrick Paul’s ascension last season where his smirk, his hearty chuckles irritated, if not frustrated his opponents to the point of anger. — Omar Kelly, Miami Herald, 26 June 2026

Monterey, California Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta Experience the magic of the world’s largest air-balloon festival when more than 500 balloons, from sunrise ascensions to glowing night balloons, lift off from Balloon Fiesta Park in October. — Crystal Tate, USA Today, 19 June 2026

One attendee, Monica Haslip, knew the Obamas before their political ascension. — A.d. Quig, Chicago Tribune, 16 June 2026