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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
Some hikers prefer to arrive a couple of days early — especially ahead of longer tours or those at higher elevations — to get acclimated.
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Sal Vaglica, USA Today, 28 July 2025
Using this fungal data alongside analyses of each site’s climate and elevation, the models then made predictions of where fungal biodiversity hotspots would be located.
—Amber X. Chen, Smithsonian Magazine, 25 July 2025
Tours can happen almost any time of the year outside of the depth of winter, though many operators tend to skip the peak heat of July and August unless the route is at higher, cooler mountain elevations.
—Sal Vaglica, USA Today, 28 July 2025
Recessed balconies are awkward accents on the east and west elevations.
—Edward Keegan, Chicago Tribune, 27 July 2025
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Sal Vaglica, USA Today, 28 July 2025
Using this fungal data alongside analyses of each site’s climate and elevation, the models then made predictions of where fungal biodiversity hotspots would be located.
—Amber X. Chen, Smithsonian Magazine, 25 July 2025
Tours can happen almost any time of the year outside of the depth of winter, though many operators tend to skip the peak heat of July and August unless the route is at higher, cooler mountain elevations.
—Sal Vaglica, USA Today, 28 July 2025
Recessed balconies are awkward accents on the east and west elevations.
—Edward Keegan, Chicago Tribune, 27 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for elevation
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Community is one of the pillars of the brand’s ethos, seen in diverse projects such as its work with the Scottish capital’s university, the promotion of local craftspeople, its large network of engaged influencers and even the cross-generational aspects of its products.—
Gemma A. Williams,
Forbes.com,
7 Aug. 2025
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Additionally, Wrangler will be running radio advertisements in each tour market, offering promotions, seat upgrades, and ticket giveaways.—
Angela Velasquez,
Sourcing Journal,
7 Aug. 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,
15 Aug. 2025
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The wild west of Ireland reveals sea cliffs like Slieve League, hushed peat bogs, and winding roads threading through Connemara’s granite hills and glassy lakes.—
Lewis Nunn,
Forbes.com,
14 Aug. 2025
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Before the rain began, the Milwaukee River height was about 2 1/2 feet.—
Sophie Carson,
jsonline.com,
12 Aug. 2025
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These jeans are for you, though people of all heights and sizes can enjoy the style.—
Alicia Geigel,
Southern Living,
12 Aug. 2025
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The track manages an even greater ascent on the Official Streaming roster, pushing from No. 89 to No. 58.—
Hugh McIntyre,
Forbes.com,
13 Aug. 2025
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The rapid ascent of AI has been likened to everything from the rise of the internet to the industrial revolution, but, to Buchanan, the potential of her platform feels closer to Instagram, a tech tool that offers everyone a chance to create.—
Katherine Fung,
MSNBC Newsweek,
13 Aug. 2025
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The Mets’ de facto ace, David Peterson, was on the mound.—
Jerry Beach,
Forbes.com,
15 Aug. 2025
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The Tigers start a 4-game series at 7:40 tonight at the Minnesota Twins, with Tarik Skubal on the mound.—
Leah Olajide,
Freep.com,
14 Aug. 2025
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The altitude is low enough to allow for things like satellites to circle Earth fairly quickly.—
Eric Lagatta,
AZCentral.com,
12 Aug. 2025
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Built for surveillance and reconnaissance and outfitted with advanced sensors and a synthetic-aperture radar, the Hermes 900 has an endurance of at least 30 hours and a maximum flying altitude of 30,000 feet.—
Paul Iddon,
Forbes.com,
9 Aug. 2025
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In a market grappling with shrinking margins and mounting energy scrutiny, the launch underscores that the sector’s next significant advancements may be forged in the open.—
Becca Bratcher,
Forbes.com,
16 Aug. 2025
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Seema gave thanks for the advancements made in gluten free baked goods, showing a strong willingness to adjust her expectations for pies and relationships in equal measure.—
Sandra Gonzalez,
CNN Money,
15 Aug. 2025
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The Beat response reclaimed the mountain as sacred.—
Dennis McNally,
Rolling Stone,
7 Aug. 2025
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Liberation Peak – a rural map that takes place in the mountains of Tajikistan, with lots of open areas and potential for aerial combat.—
Erik Kain,
Forbes.com,
6 Aug. 2025
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“Elevation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/elevation. Accessed 21 Aug. 2025.
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