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as in lifted
being positioned above a surface
an elevated monorail that transports visitors all over the theme park
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as in eloquent
very dignified in form, tone, or style
the elevated language of Lincoln's Gettysburg Address
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as in increased
being at a higher level than average
for the next several days temperatures will be a little elevated for this time of year
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as in high
having, characterized by, or arising from a dignified and generous nature
the offspring of this very wealthy family have been instilled with the elevated notion that they should devote their lives to public service
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as in soaring
located at a greater height than average or usual
from their elevated position the machine gunners had a commanding view of the whole battlefield
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as in ecstatic
experiencing or marked by overwhelming usually pleasurable emotion
she's been in an elevated mood all week after hearing that she got the promotion
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as in excited
to fill with great joy
seeing their son ordained as a priest was one of the most elevating moments in their lives
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as in raised
to move from a lower to a higher place or position
the old trick of using a fat phone book to elevate a child to a more comfortable position at the table
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as in promoted
to move higher in rank or position
the announcement that the pope will elevate several prelates to the rank of cardinal
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as in exalted
to assign a high status or value to
a decade in which greed and selfishness were elevated to the rank of virtues
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Recent Examples of elevated
Los Angeles Times, 12 Apr. 2026
That does mean, however, that the companies are prepared to raise fares if oil prices remain elevated for a while.
—Zach Wichter, USA Today, 12 Apr. 2026
Amber Rambharose, InStyle, 11 Jan. 2026
Diana Hernández, The Conversation, 14 Apr. 2026
Transportation is convenient, dining is elevated, and the extra square footage is appreciated, but none of those things fundamentally change your trip.
—Jacqueline Dole, Southern Living, 13 Apr. 2026
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Adjective
Performing in a cutout in the middle of a huge elevated ramp, Reznor, his Nails bandmate Atticus Ross and Boys Noize hovered atop a dense rack of synths and samplers.
—Los Angeles Times, 12 Apr. 2026
That does mean, however, that the companies are prepared to raise fares if oil prices remain elevated for a while.
—Zach Wichter, USA Today, 12 Apr. 2026
Noun
Make sure to opt for heeled footwear to keep the ensemble elevated.
—Amber Rambharose, InStyle, 11 Jan. 2026
Verb
Americans’ concerns about being able to afford electricity and home heating fuel are elevated since the beginning of the Iran war.
—Diana Hernández, The Conversation, 14 Apr. 2026
Transportation is convenient, dining is elevated, and the extra square footage is appreciated, but none of those things fundamentally change your trip.
—Jacqueline Dole, Southern Living, 13 Apr. 2026
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The music is often spare but as eloquent, richly nuanced and filled with unexpected twists and turns as Mitchell’s peerless singing and lyrics.—
George Varga,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
5 Apr. 2026
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Several board members commended the speakers and noted that the students were eloquent in their speeches.—
Michelle Mullins,
Chicago Tribune,
17 Mar. 2026
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The good news is music festivals are safer than ever, thanks to increased focus on on-site medical staff and equipment, says Matt Friedman, national medical director at CrowdRx, which provides medical care at over 20 major music festivals around the country each year.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
12 Apr. 2026
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Revenue has shot up sharply for these companies since Russia invaded Ukraine in 2022, with gains matched only by order intake as many struggle to meet increased demand.—
Elsa Ohlen,
CNBC,
10 Apr. 2026
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Amen Thompson had a career-high 41 points and Kevin Durant added 33 for the Rockets, who have clinched a playoff berth but are still playing for postseason seeding.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
11 Apr. 2026
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This is owing to the high pitch of the notes, the tension of the strings, and the small body of the instrument.—
Tim Parks,
New Yorker,
11 Apr. 2026
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Thousands of people fill the streets that surround it in lit, ecstatic union.—
Julissa James,
Los Angeles Times,
14 Apr. 2026
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The group was visibly overwhelmed by the ecstatic response from the crowd.—
Steven J. Horowitz,
Variety,
13 Apr. 2026
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Future forward thinking excited the young and the old immigrants in Dubai.—
Mina Al-Oraibi,
Time,
14 Apr. 2026
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Everyone was excited going into every game.—
Sean Keeler,
Denver Post,
12 Apr. 2026
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From Florida's Key West to Puget Sound in Washington, America watched and hoped together as the Artemis II astronauts lifted off, splashed down, and touched the nation from a quarter million miles away.—
Amanda Lee Myers,
USA Today,
11 Apr. 2026
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So, Carson lifted the ban on Chase.—
Lori A Bashian,
FOXNews.com,
11 Apr. 2026
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Part of the same generation from La Masia as Lamine Yamal and Pau Cubarsi, who both broke into the first team before Flick arrived, Bernal was promoted from the academy by the German coach for his debut campaign in the 2024-25 season.—
Laia Cervelló Herrero,
New York Times,
8 Apr. 2026
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Sierzputowski joined the fair in 2020 as a coordinator, and was promoted to director of programming in 2021 and artistic director in 2023 before her appointment last year as director.—
Brian Boucher,
ARTnews.com,
8 Apr. 2026
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The savings plan has been exalted by some as a favorable path to secure a six-figure nest egg for their kids, but personal finance expert Dave Ramsey believes there are better ways to secure wealth.—
Emma Burleigh,
Fortune,
9 Mar. 2026
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And martyrs are exalted in Shiite Islam, Iran’s prevalent faith.—
Nabih Bulos,
Los Angeles Times,
3 Mar. 2026
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“Elevated.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/elevated. Accessed 16 Apr. 2026.
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