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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
Nc Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 30 May 2026
My favorites include breezy linen co-ords, casual-but-cute loungewear sets, and elevated athleisure styles that work for basically everything — starting at $21.
—Jill Layton, PEOPLE, 30 May 2026
Amber Rambharose, InStyle, 11 Jan. 2026
Daniel D'addario, Variety, 1 June 2026
The stock has had time to settle, and options implied volatility, while perhaps still modestly elevated post-earnings.
—Michael Khouw, CNBC, 1 June 2026
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Adjective
Keep a distance from tall, solitary trees or other elevated structures.
—Nc Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 30 May 2026
My favorites include breezy linen co-ords, casual-but-cute loungewear sets, and elevated athleisure styles that work for basically everything — starting at $21.
—Jill Layton, PEOPLE, 30 May 2026
Noun
Make sure to opt for heeled footwear to keep the ensemble elevated.
—Amber Rambharose, InStyle, 11 Jan. 2026
Verb
The star has been the butt of too many mean jokes, the object of veneration and a muse for film and literary retellings that have elevated her into the realm of myth.
—Daniel D'addario, Variety, 1 June 2026
The stock has had time to settle, and options implied volatility, while perhaps still modestly elevated post-earnings.
—Michael Khouw, CNBC, 1 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for elevated
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All Rights Reserved Reposado is where Tequila becomes most eloquent.—
Joseph V Micallef,
Forbes.com,
28 May 2026
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In his eloquent book on Dutch football, Brilliant Orange, David Winner writes of Cruyff still being asked about 1974 at the 1998 World Cup.—
Michael Walker,
New York Times,
22 May 2026
Adjective
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The strongest effect came from increased feelings of security, trust and reliance within the relationship.—
Mark Travers,
Forbes.com,
31 May 2026
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But analysts see 2026 as a period of consolidation for the sector, in which bullishness over Europe's increased defense spending is replaced by greater scrutiny of individual companies' performance and fundamentals.—
Joseph Wilkins,
CNBC,
30 May 2026
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Newsom has since pointed to this high state funding to call on the federal government to step up its own investments into forest management work.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
30 May 2026
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The second highest waste generator that year, Tesla’s plant in Fremont, produced 115,136 pounds of MMA waste, by comparison, records show.—
Jason Henry,
Oc Register,
30 May 2026
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If Brown is healthy and productive relative to his standards, the Patriots will be ecstatic.—
Jeff Howe,
New York Times,
1 June 2026
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Traditional Hollywood studio types have largely been ecstatic about the box office bonanza.—
Steven Zeitchik,
HollywoodReporter,
31 May 2026
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But rather than feeling nervous, Flood says she was excited by what the moment could accomplish for audiences.—
Dave Quinn,
PEOPLE,
2 June 2026
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And Panthers fans have to be excited with the way Barkov played in the tournament, considering the circumstances.—
Jordan McPherson,
Miami Herald,
1 June 2026
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With one out in the fourth inning, Trea Turner lifted a fly ball into the gap between Tucker and center fielder Andy Pages.—
Maddie Lee,
Los Angeles Times,
30 May 2026
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Ureña threw a 1-and-0 sinker over the middle and Diaz lifted it to the opposite field, just over the right field fence.—
Jeff Fletcher,
Oc Register,
30 May 2026
Verb
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Righty relief prospect Eric Reyzelman dominated at Double A, with 32 strikeouts in 17 1/3 innings, before getting promoted to Triple A this week.—
Brendan Kuty,
New York Times,
28 May 2026
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Weiss acknowledged internally that pulling the segment after it had already been promoted was a mistake.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
27 May 2026
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Meanwhile, Jupiter — exalted in Cancer — brings expansion to themes of intuition, emotional intelligence, family bonds and home life.—
Valerie Mesa,
PEOPLE,
12 May 2026
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Onstage, Michael is exalted, transfigured, fully alive, with neither fear nor shame.—
Richard Brody,
New Yorker,
23 Apr. 2026
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“Elevated.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/elevated. Accessed 4 Jun. 2026.
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