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

Lin’s ascension to the top Netflix film job turned heads in 2024. — Matt Donnelly, Variety, 19 Oct. 2026

The band hovers in a razor-thin lacuna between heaven and hell, between ascension and purgatory, on the verge of going either way. — Grayson Haver Currin, Pitchfork, 15 Oct. 2026

Zverev's ascension to the top ranking comes after two of his ex-girlfriends accused him of physical abuse. — ABC News, 12 Oct. 2026

Evans said the site, which is associated with Jesus and his ascension, holds particular significance for participants and serves as a symbol of their faith. — Amelie Botbol, FOXNews.com, 7 Oct. 2026