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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
The result is a snowpack far smaller than average for this time of year in most parts of the mountains, especially at lower elevations.
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Ian James, Los Angeles Times, 24 Jan. 2026
The Tennessee Pass Nordic Center near Leadville, adjacent the Ski Cooper downhill area, is doing well due to its location and elevation of 10,400 feet.
—John Meyer, Denver Post, 23 Jan. 2026
When traveling in high elevations where the snow could be more than a few inches deep for extended stretches, carry snowshoes, and consider getting some tall gaiters to keep any snow out of your boots, like this pair from Outdoor Research ($49), ideal for trekking through deeper drifts.
—Kaelyn Lynch, Outside, 23 Jan. 2026
As hikers continue, expect more changes in elevation.
—Maura Fox, San Diego Union-Tribune, 23 Jan. 2026
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Ian James, Los Angeles Times, 24 Jan. 2026
The Tennessee Pass Nordic Center near Leadville, adjacent the Ski Cooper downhill area, is doing well due to its location and elevation of 10,400 feet.
—John Meyer, Denver Post, 23 Jan. 2026
When traveling in high elevations where the snow could be more than a few inches deep for extended stretches, carry snowshoes, and consider getting some tall gaiters to keep any snow out of your boots, like this pair from Outdoor Research ($49), ideal for trekking through deeper drifts.
—Kaelyn Lynch, Outside, 23 Jan. 2026
As hikers continue, expect more changes in elevation.
—Maura Fox, San Diego Union-Tribune, 23 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for elevation
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Following album promotions in the spring and a potential anniversary encore concert in the summer, the group may offer clearer signals about their future.—
Hannah Abraham,
Forbes.com,
27 Jan. 2026
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Effective immediately, the policy will allow athletes of MHSAA-member schools to capitalize on NIL through individual opportunities such as endorsements and promotions, personal appearances, modeling and autograph signings.—
DeJanay Booth-Singleton,
CBS News,
27 Jan. 2026
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One of the challenges in living in the historic district of Manayunk during a snowstorm is not only the hills, but the brick streets that residents said make things more slippery.—
Tom Dougherty,
CBS News,
27 Jan. 2026
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The yelps and chatter of a nursery school recess clattered down from a small hill overlooking the scene.—
Matthew Futterman,
New York Times,
26 Jan. 2026
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These slip-on sneakers feature a sleek leather upper and subtle platform outsoles that add a bit of height while helping ease heel pain associated with plantar fasciitis or Achilles tendonitis.—
Annie Blackman,
InStyle,
29 Jan. 2026
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Daytime temperatures are also forecast to return to more seasonable heights pretty quickly, with a high of 55 degrees by Monday.—
Julia James,
Dallas Morning News,
29 Jan. 2026
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His ascent was propelled by a sweeping anti-corruption campaign launched under his predecessor, Nguyen Phu Trong, which Lam oversaw as head of the powerful Ministry of Public Security.—
Aniruddha Ghosal,
Los Angeles Times,
23 Jan. 2026
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This morning, Sandler fell victim to the surprise of Delroy Lindo’s nomination and Elordi’s ascent.—
Rebecca Ford,
Vanity Fair,
22 Jan. 2026
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Now, Crawford is looking forward to getting back on the mound and putting 2025 behind him.—
Mac Cerullo,
Boston Herald,
24 Jan. 2026
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There were two outs in the fifth inning of Game 4 when Toronto manager John Schneider went to the mound intending to lift him.—
Barry M. Bloom,
Forbes.com,
23 Jan. 2026
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The aircraft saw operational use in Vietnam and other military campaigns before being adapted for high-altitude reconnaissance roles.—
Kaif Shaikh,
Interesting Engineering,
28 Jan. 2026
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The plane with two crew seats is capable of flying for about 6 1/2 hours at high altitudes — beyond 63,000 feet.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
28 Jan. 2026
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From initial hype to tangible industrial momentum, the 2025 China Apparel Industry AI Technology Application Summit emerged as a key battleground where fashion companies demonstrated their technological advancements.—
Li Jun,
Footwear News,
11 Jan. 2026
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Several new advancement opportunities for students Seventh and eighth grade students now have the opportunity to earn high school credits.—
Hope Moses,
Chicago Tribune,
10 Jan. 2026
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Empower Field was the one mountain too high for even the GOAT to climb.—
Sean Keeler,
Denver Post,
25 Jan. 2026
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However, in Spain, totality occurs shortly before sunset, meaning hills, mountains, or buildings might block the view.—
Jamie Carter,
Forbes.com,
24 Jan. 2026
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“Elevation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/elevation. Accessed 31 Jan. 2026.
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