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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
Meanwhile warm, humid air streams northward from the Gulf of Mexico, moving at a lower elevation.
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Mark Fischetti, Scientific American, 21 Apr. 2025
Named for the elevation of Ketchum, Idaho, 5850 Fest took place between March 20-27 and brought athletes, top chefs, comedians, and musicians together; and, at least for one week, nearly tripled the population of the small mountain west town.
—Kristin L. Wolfe, Forbes.com, 21 Apr. 2025
The elevation of an African pope would be not only symbolic but also reflective of the Church's evolving global demographic footprint.
—Josh Hammer, MSNBC Newsweek, 21 Apr. 2025
A number of Pacific Northwest ski resorts, especially at higher elevations, could see 1-2 feet of new snow.
—Ramon Padilla, USA Today, 8 Apr. 2025
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Mark Fischetti, Scientific American, 21 Apr. 2025
Named for the elevation of Ketchum, Idaho, 5850 Fest took place between March 20-27 and brought athletes, top chefs, comedians, and musicians together; and, at least for one week, nearly tripled the population of the small mountain west town.
—Kristin L. Wolfe, Forbes.com, 21 Apr. 2025
The elevation of an African pope would be not only symbolic but also reflective of the Church's evolving global demographic footprint.
—Josh Hammer, MSNBC Newsweek, 21 Apr. 2025
A number of Pacific Northwest ski resorts, especially at higher elevations, could see 1-2 feet of new snow.
—Ramon Padilla, USA Today, 8 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for elevation
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In the past, only non-discounted stays qualified for free dining deals, but next year, guests will be able to couple that benefit with other promotions.—
Eve Chen,
USA Today,
22 Apr. 2025
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Even before the current wave of promotions, college students had established themselves as AI’s power users.—
Lila Shroff,
The Atlantic,
21 Apr. 2025
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If finding indoor shelter is not an option: Avoid open fields, the top of a hill, or a ridge top.—
KANSAS CITY STAR WEATHER BOT,
Kansas City Star,
29 Apr. 2025
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This clue immediately brought to mind an image of Calvin and Hobbes in their red WAGON careening down a hill.—
Sally Hoelscher,
USA Today,
29 Apr. 2025
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Fit is essential, so tailor your dress to your heel height to ensure a polished look.—
Nneya Richards,
Travel + Leisure,
26 Apr. 2025
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To see the ceremony from this height was to see how little the Vatican changes.—
Paul Elie,
New Yorker,
26 Apr. 2025
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Unlike most of football’s recent risers, Glimt’s ascent has not coincided with a takeover from a billionaire or sovereign wealth fund.—
Elias Burke,
New York Times,
30 Apr. 2025
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Gold's ascent, therefore, is not simply a story of market cycles.—
Mohammed Soliman,
MSNBC Newsweek,
29 Apr. 2025
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Glasnow becomes the 13th Dodgers pitcher to hit the IL this season, which doesn't consider Shohei Ohtani missing time on the mound as well.—
Mohammed Soliman,
MSNBC Newsweek,
29 Apr. 2025
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And Shohei Ohtani isn’t expected back on the mound until at least the midway point of the season.—
Jack Harris,
Los Angeles Times,
29 Apr. 2025
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Following the liftoff, the rocket will help to deploy the satellites at an altitude of 280 miles above Earth.—
Eric Lagatta,
USA Today,
28 Apr. 2025
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The space shuttle Discovery deployed Hubble at an altitude of 380 miles (610 kilometers) on April 24, 1990.—
Mike Wall,
Space.com,
24 Apr. 2025
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Police remain hopeful that recent advancements in DNA testing, which have been used on evidence collected in Amber's case, and new tips from the public will help solve the case.—
Emily Krauser,
People.com,
29 Apr. 2025
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Such advancements could be transformational, reducing suffering among veterans and minimizing the odds that untreated PTSD will lead some to commit crimes.—
Jo A Sornborger,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
29 Apr. 2025
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Dense banks of sponges cling to the summits and slopes of underwater mountains.—
Christian Elliott,
Smithsonian Magazine,
21 Apr. 2025
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That’s because Prather’s lush pastures back up against a secluded mountain ridge running from nearby Mt. Shasta north to the Oregon border.—
Jack Dolan,
Los Angeles Times,
21 Apr. 2025
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“Elevation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/elevation. Accessed 4 May. 2025.
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