elevations

noun

plural of elevation
1
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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2
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 The 10 counties with the lowest percentage of households with AC in the continental United States were all located in coastal areas in California and Oregon, or in the higher elevations of Colorado. — Ignacio Calderon, USA Today, 3 July 2026 Apiri recently expanded with an adjacent wine-tasting and events space, Ferment Artisan Lab, where oenophiles can get to know the island’s limestone-rich elevations through a taste of some of the best local producers. — Shannon McMahon, Condé Nast Traveler, 1 July 2026 Some sections of the fence span more than three miles and are located at elevations higher than 10,000 feet. — Elise Schmelzer, Denver Post, 28 June 2026 Mediterranean breezes shape Picpoul de Pinet differently than the higher elevations of Terrasses du Larzac influence structured red blends. — Emily Cappiello, Forbes.com, 27 June 2026 At elevations reaching nearly 17,000 feet (5,177 meters), the robot maintains stability and mobility while carrying out its mission in harsh outdoor conditions. — Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 24 June 2026 Breckenridge's extensive trail system gives visitors access to a wide variety of blooms at different elevations. — Spencer Wilson, CBS News, 23 June 2026 Afternoon thunderstorms are common in Great Basin, especially at higher elevations, so park rangers recommend doing the drive in the morning. — Taryn Shorr-McKee, Travel + Leisure, 21 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for elevations
  1. promotions
  2. hills
  3. ascents
  4. mounds
  5. advancements
  6. altitudes
  7. cliffs
  8. mountains
Noun
  • From Price Discounting To Total Value Telecom is a market where competitors frequently battle on discounts, device promotions and bundle pricing.
    — Jeff Fromm, Forbes.com, 5 July 2026
  • The promotions could put them in line to fill vacancies on the seven-member commission, which has been reduced to two by the corruption investigations.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 4 July 2026
Definition of promotions
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  • Many who rely on copper-wire landlines live in remote rural areas, but some also live in the hills and canyons of major metro areas like Los Angeles, where cell and internet service is patchy and the risk of natural disasters is high.
    — Jenny Jarvie Follow, Los Angeles Times, 10 July 2026
  • For those with mobility issues or simply don’t want to tolerate a humid summer night in Madrid or tackle the hills in Lisbon, cars can be arranged.
    — Chadner Navarro, Robb Report, 9 July 2026
Definition of hills
Noun
  • The last stage in the Pyrenees took riders through two iconic ascents, the Col d’Aspin and the Tourmalet.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 9 July 2026
  • Those ascents have largely been unauthorized, but actor and musician Jared Leto was allowed to climb up to the base of the antenna from the 86th floor in 2023 to promote a tour.
    — Jennifer Peltz, Los Angeles Times, 2 July 2026
Definition of ascents
Noun
  • Why to Fertilize Petunias Petunias are fast-growing plants that produce mounds of foliage and abundant blooms.
    — Andy Wilcox, Better Homes & Gardens, 14 July 2026
  • Holston specifically recommends everbearing alpine varieties, which grow in small mounds and take up less space.
    — Samantha Johnson, Martha Stewart, 12 July 2026
Definition of mounds
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  • The statement highlights some of the anxiety surrounding the latest advancements in technology as some of the world’s largest companies race to compete with China and other countries to dominate the AI race.
    — Queenie Wong, Los Angeles Times, 14 July 2026
  • Explore the universe with news on fascinating discoveries, scientific advancements and more.
    — Katie Hunt, CNN Money, 14 July 2026
Definition of advancements
Noun
  • In the Owens Valley, thermals — columns of warm, rising air — rocket paragliders to altitudes higher than most small airplanes can fly.
    — Jack Dolan, Los Angeles Times, 10 July 2026
  • Now a new study delves into just how the mice survive at such high altitudes, which afford less than half of the oxygen available at sea level.
    — Mary Randolph, Scientific American, 9 July 2026
Definition of altitudes
Noun
  • The Great Hunger and subsequent Irish migrations still burden those scattered among cliffs and bogs; and when Tomás emerges from a wood, transformed by a mystical encounter, Liam must push them to finish their task.
    — Hamilton Cain, Time, 7 July 2026
  • Unlike traditional alpine or freestyle events, freeride athletes compete on natural, ungroomed mountain terrain, selecting their own lines through cliffs, chutes and other natural features.
    — Michelle Bruton, Forbes.com, 7 July 2026
Definition of cliffs
Noun
  • The road climbs through green mountains before suddenly revealing the Atlantic Ocean.
    — Rafael Peña, Miami Herald, 15 July 2026
  • High temperatures in the 90s for inland Orange County and in the mountains below 6000 feet, in the mid 90s to 104 in the San Diego County valleys, and in the upper 90s to 108 for the Inland Empire expected.
    — CA Weather Bot, Sacbee.com, 14 July 2026
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