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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
Analysts say Mojtaba’s elevation suggest a continuity of his father’s hardline policies.
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Helen Regan, CNN Money, 9 Mar. 2026
Areas that received less than 8 inches will go back to MODERATE danger, but this may vary significantly from drainage to drainage and with elevation.
—Christa Swanson, CBS News, 8 Mar. 2026
Wines said the wildflowers at lower elevations are only expected to persist until mid- to late March.
—Denise Chow, NBC news, 8 Mar. 2026
In low elevations of the valley, the flowers are expected to be on display through mid- to late March, according to NPS, while at higher elevations, the bloom is set to begin in earnest in April.
—Jackie Flynn Mogensen, Scientific American, 5 Mar. 2026
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Helen Regan, CNN Money, 9 Mar. 2026
Areas that received less than 8 inches will go back to MODERATE danger, but this may vary significantly from drainage to drainage and with elevation.
—Christa Swanson, CBS News, 8 Mar. 2026
Wines said the wildflowers at lower elevations are only expected to persist until mid- to late March.
—Denise Chow, NBC news, 8 Mar. 2026
In low elevations of the valley, the flowers are expected to be on display through mid- to late March, according to NPS, while at higher elevations, the bloom is set to begin in earnest in April.
—Jackie Flynn Mogensen, Scientific American, 5 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for elevation
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Whether it’s being passed over for a promotion, receiving harsh feedback, or losing a contract to a competitor, setbacks happen.—
Nir Eyal,
CNBC,
10 Mar. 2026
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Mo’Nique took to Instagram to pen an open letter about the incident, in which Goldberg criticized Mo’Nique’s decision not to participate in additional promotion for her starring role in Lee Daniels’ acclaimed 2009 movie.—
James Hibberd,
HollywoodReporter,
10 Mar. 2026
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The city is surrounded by rolling hills that turn a vivid green in spring and are dotted with incredible wineries that offer sweeping views of the Blue Ridge Mountains.—
Annie Daly,
Vogue,
10 Mar. 2026
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South Palms guests looking for a proper day trip can arrange the resort’s private van ride to the Chocolate Hills, a stunning (and bizarre) geographical phenomenon of over 1,200 inexplicably conical hills that turn brown during the first half of the year.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
10 Mar. 2026
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He is described as being of average height and build and was wearing a black Ozark Trail backpack.—
Christina Dugan Ramirez , Michael Ruiz,
FOXNews.com,
5 Mar. 2026
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Everyone is comparing him to Jahmyr Gibbs, but add height and weight, so a combo of DeMarco Murray and Gibbs?—
Jake Ciely,
New York Times,
5 Mar. 2026
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Giddiness about the speed of their ascent so far?—
Nick Miller,
New York Times,
6 Mar. 2026
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For comedians who’ve witnessed their ascent, which now literally includes hands and feet cemented in front of TCL Chinese Theatre and a star for Fluffy on the Hollywood Walk of Fame, the journey has been incredible to watch.—
Deputy Entertainment,
Los Angeles Times,
5 Mar. 2026
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From there, Partida grounded out to second and Chestnut popped up to the third baseman in front of the mound.—
Tony Catalina,
Austin American Statesman,
6 Mar. 2026
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Plants develop as a gently spreading mound that looks lovely trailing over rocky ledges and stone walls or spilling from containers.—
Kim Toscano,
Southern Living,
6 Mar. 2026
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The warheads burst open at high altitudes, scattering dozens of smaller bomblets across a wide area.—
Emma Bussey,
FOXNews.com,
11 Mar. 2026
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The warheads burst open at high altitudes, scattering dozens of smaller bomblets across a wide area.—
Melanie Lidman,
Chicago Tribune,
10 Mar. 2026
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Because of these advantages, amorphous metals have previously been used in specialized electrical components such as transformers, but applying them to automotive traction motors represents a more recent advancement.—
Prabhat Ranjan Mishra,
Interesting Engineering,
9 Mar. 2026
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Explore the universe with news on fascinating discoveries, scientific advancements and more.—
Ashley Strickland,
CNN Money,
7 Mar. 2026
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To the east is a jaw-dropping view of snowy Aoraki/Mount Cook, the tallest mountain in New Zealand, which lies in the distance beyond the sand.—
Madeline Bilis,
Travel + Leisure,
8 Mar. 2026
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At Jay Peak in northern Vermont, there’s a notable absence of Canadian school trips that previously helped fill the 3,800-foot mountain and associated water park, said General Manager Steve Wright.—
Alex Harring,
CNBC,
7 Mar. 2026
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“Elevation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/elevation. Accessed 12 Mar. 2026.
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