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as in promotions
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 hills
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 elevations
Afternoon temperatures topped out in the 80s to mid 90s at lower elevations to the upper 60s and 70s at higher elevations.
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Ca Wildfire Bot, Sacbee.com, 8 Sep. 2025
However, the 49ers' elevations for the Seahawks matchup point to good news for the star running back.
—James Brizuela, MSNBC Newsweek, 6 Sep. 2025
The peak of the fall season is dependant on several factors including temperatures, rainfall, elevations and more.
—Marina Johnson, Louisville Courier Journal, 4 Sep. 2025
Dadu mountain lizards live in a mountainous river valley between elevations of 7,100 to 7,600 feet, the study said.
—Aspen Pflughoeft, Miami Herald, 3 Sep. 2025
According to a brand press release, barrels earmarked for Heritage Barrel Tennessee Whiskey are also aged at higher elevations than typical Jack Daniel’s whiskey.
—David Thomas Tao, Forbes.com, 1 Sep. 2025
Accessibility and Sustainability The resort is set on a hill within a lush river valley with varying elevations and many steps, and does not have elevators.
—Samantha Leal, Travel + Leisure, 31 Aug. 2025
Thin air and unpredictable wind flurries near Everest’s highest elevations prevent the drones from operating at some of the final camps leading to the summit.
—Mack Degeurin, Popular Science, 27 Aug. 2025
At higher elevations, above 5,000 feet, visitors will typically see flowers well into June and July.
—Deb Hopewell, AFAR Media, 24 Mar. 2025
Ca Wildfire Bot, Sacbee.com, 8 Sep. 2025
However, the 49ers' elevations for the Seahawks matchup point to good news for the star running back.
—James Brizuela, MSNBC Newsweek, 6 Sep. 2025
The peak of the fall season is dependant on several factors including temperatures, rainfall, elevations and more.
—Marina Johnson, Louisville Courier Journal, 4 Sep. 2025
Dadu mountain lizards live in a mountainous river valley between elevations of 7,100 to 7,600 feet, the study said.
—Aspen Pflughoeft, Miami Herald, 3 Sep. 2025
According to a brand press release, barrels earmarked for Heritage Barrel Tennessee Whiskey are also aged at higher elevations than typical Jack Daniel’s whiskey.
—David Thomas Tao, Forbes.com, 1 Sep. 2025
Accessibility and Sustainability The resort is set on a hill within a lush river valley with varying elevations and many steps, and does not have elevators.
—Samantha Leal, Travel + Leisure, 31 Aug. 2025
Thin air and unpredictable wind flurries near Everest’s highest elevations prevent the drones from operating at some of the final camps leading to the summit.
—Mack Degeurin, Popular Science, 27 Aug. 2025
At higher elevations, above 5,000 feet, visitors will typically see flowers well into June and July.
—Deb Hopewell, AFAR Media, 24 Mar. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for elevations
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This is Fortune 500 Power Moves, a column tracking executive shifts—from appointments and promotions to resignations and retirements—within the highest ranks of Fortune 500 companies.—
Fortune Editors,
Fortune,
12 Sep. 2025
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Ty noted that some caregivers might be hesitant to open up about their caregiving experience in the workplace for fear of being passed over for promotions or other advancements.—
Madeline Mitchell,
USA Today,
12 Sep. 2025
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On the screen were images of rolling hills, deer frolicking in the forest, and waves crashing on the shore.—
Gordon G. Chang,
MSNBC Newsweek,
17 Sep. 2025
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Flip invented the Wheezer Scale for gauging the difficulty of hiking up hills.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
16 Sep. 2025
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This three-day program moves on to teaching more advanced techniques, like left-foot braking, handling ascents and descents, and weight transfer.—
Robb Report Studio,
Robb Report,
9 Sep. 2025
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Human sequences depicted various runs and also ascents, descents, lifts, throws, wrestling, dances, a child crawling, and a woman pouring a bucket of water over another woman.—
IEEE Spectrum,
IEEE Spectrum,
23 May 2019
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There are mounds of commentary on Marlowe—historical, biographical, critical, and wildly fantastical—and all sorts of reasons to add to the heap.—
Anthony Lane,
New Yorker,
8 Sep. 2025
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Summer's berry bounties and mounds of melons are fleeting.—
Kimberly Holland,
Southern Living,
31 Aug. 2025
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Explore the universe with news on fascinating discoveries, scientific advancements and more.—
Ashley Strickland,
CNN Money,
13 Sep. 2025
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The 18,000-square-foot facility showcases technological advancements in water treatment and helps the fashion sector establish best practices.—
Angela Velasquez,
Sourcing Journal,
12 Sep. 2025
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Watling notes that Sky Ranger can deal with a wider range of threats out to higher altitudes, and that Sky Sentinel works best when networked with other systems whereas Skyranger operates fine on its own.—
David Hambling,
Forbes.com,
10 Sep. 2025
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The report, which covered May 2023 to June 2024, states that Unidentified Anomalous Phenomena (UAP) were seen across a wide range of altitudes.—
Janet Loehrke,
USA Today,
9 Sep. 2025
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His family lives in a two-story gray home in Washington City, a community nestled among Utah’s soaring red, rocky cliffs.—
David DeMille,
USA Today,
12 Sep. 2025
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Daily excursions—led by expert naturalists—span snorkeling with sea lions, kayaking along lava cliffs, paddleboarding through mangroves and hikes through volcanic landscapes.—
Rachel Ingram,
Forbes.com,
11 Sep. 2025
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Having breathed in the fresh air of the mountains, affirmed his love for his girlfriend, and taken in the beautiful view, Daniel all but forgets about his fight with his mother.—
Rafaela Bassili,
Vulture,
10 Sep. 2025
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Here at Lake Garda, guests of Grand Hotel Fasano can indulge in water skiing, windsurfing or paddleboarding on calm waters, while also hiking or biking through the mountains that surround the lake.—
Roger Sands,
Forbes.com,
10 Sep. 2025
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“Elevations.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/elevations. Accessed 18 Sep. 2025.
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