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being positioned above a surface an elevated monorail that transports visitors all over the theme park

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elevated

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verb

past tense of elevate
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elevated

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Recent Examples of elevated
Verb
This year, many are doing so with elevated pride and hope. Giovanna Dell'orto, Twin Cities, 13 July 2025 So while many people may feel anxious on Mondays, only those with already high physiological stress seem to carry that anxiety into their biology, in the form of elevated long-term cortisol. New Atlas, 13 July 2025
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After Sheldon Adelson died in 2021, Dumont was elevated to president and chief operating officer. Bob Harkins, New York Times, 9 Apr. 2025 Metrics As False Idols Compounding the problem is the modern obsession with agile metrics—velocity, burn-down charts, cycle times—that have been elevated to near-sacred status. Federico Imparatta, Forbes, 4 Mar. 2025 See All Example Sentences for elevated
Recent Examples of Synonyms for elevated
Adjective
  • Also: surely there are more eloquent ways to inform the reader that your story is set in May, 1846.
    Judy Berman, Time, 11 July 2025
  • Pairing the dress with Alexis Bittar jewelry led to an eloquent ensemble.
    Robyn Mowatt, Essence, 4 July 2025
Adjective
  • Daily also is witnessing increased demand among downstream recyclers for e-waste Full Circle Electronics can't refurbish and sell at wholesale.
    Bob Woods, CNBC, 13 July 2025
  • However, to use this tournament as an advertisement for the increased competitiveness of the global game might just be a stretch too far.
    Mark Carey, New York Times, 7 July 2025
Adjective
  • Net profit slumped 11% in 2024 to 2.3 billion baht ($71 million) while revenue stagnated at 33 billion baht amid weak consumer spending and higher costs related to distribution, staffing and store openings.
    Gloria Haraito, Forbes.com, 2 July 2025
  • Key stat Muncy tied his career high with seven RBIs.
    Greg Beacham, Chicago Tribune, 23 June 2025
Adjective
  • The sharpshooter is ecstatic to be in Charlotte — and sees his game being particularly well-rounded, beyond his prowess behind the arc.
    Shane Connuck, Charlotte Observer, 27 June 2025
  • Most players would be ecstatic to be drafted in the top five, but Bailey has been a major storyline throughout the entire draft process.
    Evan Massey, MSNBC Newsweek, 27 June 2025
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  • Rather than keeping your heart set on an Ivy League or other ultra-reach school, revisit your college list and notes from your college visits to remind yourself what excited you about the other schools on your list.
    Christopher Rim, Forbes.com, 27 Mar. 2025
  • Many are excited by the shift in direction of these books.
    Rob Wieland, Forbes, 21 Feb. 2025
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  • She woman lifted her bra and exposed her breasts on the webcam, before repeating it again towards the end of the interview to comply with his orders.
    Samira Asma-Sadeque, People.com, 11 Mar. 2025
  • Raymond James analyst David Long also said Wells Fargo’s operating losses would likely narrow even further if the cap were to be lifted.
    Morgan Chittum, CNBC, 11 Mar. 2025
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  • He was promoted to assistant city manager in 2013.
    Rosalio Ahumada, Sacramento Bee, 3 Jan. 2025
  • Pippen was promoted from his two-way deal to a roster contract and has played every game for a team with the second-best record in the West.
    Eric Koreen, The Athletic, 3 Jan. 2025
Adjective
  • One hotshot crew and two Type 2 IA crews remain on the fire today with support from aerial resources.
    CA WILDFIRE BOT, Sacbee.com, 5 July 2025
  • The eradication of feral sheep began with aerial surveys and was carried out in stages between 2009 and 2012.
    Scott Travers, Forbes.com, 5 July 2025

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“Elevated.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/elevated. Accessed 18 Jul. 2025.

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