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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
In this volume are all the wild, enthused lines, stoked for life’s daily mysteries, and all the tender elevations that we have been used to experiencing in the poetry of Eileen Myles!
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Literary Hub, 1 June 2026
Highs will be in the mid to upper 70s in most areas, save for the Poconos and the higher elevations closer to the mountains.
—Andrew Kozak, CBS News, 1 June 2026
Recent reviews left by hikers on the website said that slippery, unpacked snow in higher elevations makes the trail unsafe for inexperienced hikers.
—Lauren Penington, Denver Post, 31 May 2026
And winds are stronger at higher elevations.
—Catherine Odom, Miami Herald, 30 May 2026
The Sheriff’s Office warned that visitors on the trails should prepare for conditions that can differ significantly between high and low elevations.
—Hannah Fry, Los Angeles Times, 27 May 2026
Thunderstorm chances are highest in the Sierra Nevada, which may see snow at elevations as low as 6,000 feet.
—Don Sweeney, Sacbee.com, 27 May 2026
Showers are possible, with snow potentially falling in the highest elevations of the Cascades.
—Dinah Voyles Pulver, USA Today, 24 May 2026
Sitting at elevations between 1,250 and 1,750 feet, the vineyards are blessed with strong, hot sunlight during the day and significant nighttime temperature declines.
—Mike Desimone, Robb Report, 24 May 2026
Literary Hub, 1 June 2026
Highs will be in the mid to upper 70s in most areas, save for the Poconos and the higher elevations closer to the mountains.
—Andrew Kozak, CBS News, 1 June 2026
Recent reviews left by hikers on the website said that slippery, unpacked snow in higher elevations makes the trail unsafe for inexperienced hikers.
—Lauren Penington, Denver Post, 31 May 2026
And winds are stronger at higher elevations.
—Catherine Odom, Miami Herald, 30 May 2026
The Sheriff’s Office warned that visitors on the trails should prepare for conditions that can differ significantly between high and low elevations.
—Hannah Fry, Los Angeles Times, 27 May 2026
Thunderstorm chances are highest in the Sierra Nevada, which may see snow at elevations as low as 6,000 feet.
—Don Sweeney, Sacbee.com, 27 May 2026
Showers are possible, with snow potentially falling in the highest elevations of the Cascades.
—Dinah Voyles Pulver, USA Today, 24 May 2026
Sitting at elevations between 1,250 and 1,750 feet, the vineyards are blessed with strong, hot sunlight during the day and significant nighttime temperature declines.
—Mike Desimone, Robb Report, 24 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for elevations
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Check Fidelity's promotions page for the latest offers here.—
Liz Knueven,
CNBC,
3 June 2026
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Leading the promotions is Emma Robinson’s elevation to vice president of partnerships.—
Jem Aswad,
Variety,
3 June 2026
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Every July tens of thousands of cyclists cross Iowa from the Missouri River to the Mississippi, riding past farm stands that will turn into dance parties by nightfall, across miles of cornfields and up rolling hills.—
Arati Menon,
Condé Nast Traveler,
7 June 2026
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My room, like many others, was bright, minimal and newly redesigned, with a terrace looking out to the hills.—
Rachel Ingram,
Robb Report,
7 June 2026
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Videos of climbers waiting in long queues in an area known as the death zone – where the air is too thin to breathe unaided for long – on their way to the summit have once again made headlines, alongside record-breaking ascents from both Nepali and foreign climbers.—
Helen Regan,
CNN Money,
5 June 2026
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Both Andrews and Gelu Sherpa used supplemental oxygen during their record-setting ascents.—
Angelique Brenes,
PEOPLE,
3 June 2026
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Following the rescue, photos shared by the agency show mounds of garbage lining the floor where the chute was located.—
Sam Gillette,
PEOPLE,
8 June 2026
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Nearby, Gloria Amposah was barely visible among mounds of women’s tops and dresses from the Netherlands.—
Jasmin Malik Chua,
Footwear News,
8 June 2026
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These advancements are made possible with Spectrum’s fiber broadband network and industry-leading reliability and speed, which delivers the fastest and most reliable Internet*, keeping game day viewing seamless and exciting.—
Dennis Johnson,
Oc Register,
8 June 2026
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Explore the universe with news on fascinating discoveries, scientific advancements and more.—
Mindy Weisberger,
CNN Money,
8 June 2026
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Chinese constellations such as Guowang and Spacesail are typically at higher altitudes, above 800 km, and China may launch 1,000 or more rockets over the next decade to support these constellations.—
Stephen Clark,
ArsTechnica,
29 May 2026
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Girlan Trattmann 2022 Pinot Noir Riserva Alto Adige Made in a fresh yet elegant style, this northern Italian Pinot Noir is from Cantina Girlan’s oldest vineyards, which sit at altitudes between 1,250 and 1,640 feet.—
Jeremy Repanich,
Robb Report,
28 May 2026
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Pebble beach, stone cliffs and open sea views shape the setting, while the villa’s southwest orientation draws sunlight through the day and holds the Adriatic in sight until sunset.—
Spencer Elliott,
Forbes.com,
6 June 2026
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Popular spots like Angels Landing and The Narrows offer unforgettable hiking, especially at sunset when the cliffs glow orange in the light of the setting sun.—
Evie Carrick,
Travel + Leisure,
5 June 2026
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Several of the incidents took place in the mountains, with some people injured while out foraging for wild plants and vegetables.—
Jessie Yeung,
CNN Money,
9 June 2026
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There is snow on the mountains, dense fog that blankets crops in the fall, giving life to wine-country grapes, fires in the dry season and the occasional earthquake.—
Zinzi Clemmons,
Los Angeles Times,
8 June 2026
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“Elevations.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/elevations. Accessed 9 Jun. 2026.
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