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as in promotion
a raising or a state of being raised to a higher rank or position
the appointment of Sandra Day O'Connor marked the first elevation of a woman to the U.S. Supreme Court
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as in hill
an area of high ground
Little Round Top is one of the most visited elevations in the entire Gettysburg National Military Park
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Recent Examples of elevation
In the meantime, things are great below the alpine elevations.
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John Meyer, Denver Post, 12 June 2025
The elevation of an American cardinal to pontiff after some 2,000 years of the Holy See is an unprecedented event in Illinois and world history.
—Charles Selle, Chicago Tribune, 11 June 2025
The water surface was 14.98 feet below the conservation pool elevation.
—Anna Skinner, MSNBC Newsweek, 6 June 2025
The agency also noted that mountaineers must also deal with altitude sickness due to the high elevation levels of the mountain.
—Kimberlee Speakman, People.com, 5 June 2025
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John Meyer, Denver Post, 12 June 2025
The elevation of an American cardinal to pontiff after some 2,000 years of the Holy See is an unprecedented event in Illinois and world history.
—Charles Selle, Chicago Tribune, 11 June 2025
The water surface was 14.98 feet below the conservation pool elevation.
—Anna Skinner, MSNBC Newsweek, 6 June 2025
The agency also noted that mountaineers must also deal with altitude sickness due to the high elevation levels of the mountain.
—Kimberlee Speakman, People.com, 5 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for elevation
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His new role solidifies his place in the ongoing integration between the two promotions.—
Andrew Ravens,
MSNBC Newsweek,
20 June 2025
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In his first fight with the promotion, the New Zealander faced a short-notice opponent in Elias Garcia.—
Trent Reinsmith,
Forbes.com,
20 June 2025
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Set high above Hollywood, the rooftop setting features iconic, 360-views of the Hollywood sign, Capital Records building and surrounding hills.—
Chelsea Frank,
Forbes.com,
28 June 2025
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If finding indoor shelter is not an option: Avoid open fields, hill peaks, or ridge tops.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
28 June 2025
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But one who does not consistently reach such heights is Alfred Caldwell.—
Rick Kogan,
Chicago Tribune,
24 June 2025
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In 2022, Rotterdam’s historic De Hef bridge was temporarily dismantled to accommodate the yacht Before Bezos set sail on Koru, a historic bridge in the Netherlands needed to be temporarily altered to accommodate the yacht's height.—
Caroline Blair,
People.com,
24 June 2025
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Progressive Challenger Emerges as New Target Back home, the rapid ascent of Zohran Mamdani—a Democratic Socialist who upset Andrew Cuomo in New York City's mayoral primary—has given Trump a fresh political foil.—
Jesus Mesa,
MSNBC Newsweek,
29 June 2025
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The historical drama produced by MGM Television follows the couple’s ascent.—
Abigail Lee,
Variety,
25 June 2025
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Toronto now owns a 6-2 advantage over Boston in the season series, and the Red Sox will look to bounce back and snap their skid on Saturday when Lucas Giolito (3-1, 4.53) takes the mound against Chris Bassitt (7-3, 3.61).—
Mac Cerullo,
Boston Herald,
28 June 2025
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Warren, a friend and former teammate of his in the Los Angeles Angels system, jogged out to the mound.—
Abbey Mastracco,
New York Daily News,
27 June 2025
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Bright ones at low altitudes generally reflect solar energy away, whereas wispier ones up to 20,000 feet tend to trap heat.—
Max G. Levy,
Smithsonian Magazine,
26 June 2025
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Some scientists believe that rocket propellant may play a part in the formation of high altitude 'night shining' noctilucent clouds - a phenomenon that is more common at northerly altitudes, but has been spotted manifesting closer to the equator in recent decades.—
Anthony Wood,
Space.com,
25 June 2025
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The research could lead to advancements in formulating pharmaceuticals, among other applications.—
Robert Z. Pearlman,
Space.com,
28 June 2025
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Many who fear the advancement of technology also worry that with each advancement comes a loss of knowledge or skills: with calculators, learning math feels superfluous; with typing, good handwriting becomes a relic of the past; with transportation technology, bodies seem to atrophy.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
26 June 2025
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Resting atop lookout mountain, the Keep can be described as a mountain flatlands.—
Mike Fore,
Forbes.com,
20 June 2025
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The mountain regions could see gusts of 30 to 50 miles per hour, the agency adds.—
Anna Commander,
MSNBC Newsweek,
20 June 2025
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“Elevation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/elevation. Accessed 4 Jul. 2025.
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