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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
Mount Baker in particular could potentially get up to 24 inches, and the highest elevations within the Cascades of Whatcom and Skagit counties could even see nearly 3 feet of snow.
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Amanda Greenwood, MSNBC Newsweek, 6 Nov. 2025
With the Panthers dealing with multiple injuries elsewhere, those two elevations could be used on different positions on the roster.
—Mike Kaye, Charlotte Observer, 31 Oct. 2025
Days are long; elevations are vicious.
—Lucy Kehoe, AFAR Media, 31 Oct. 2025
Authorities in Nepal have halted trekking on many hiking routes due to rain at lower elevations and heavy snowfall on higher trails, and have urged hikers not to venture out or proceed with their treks in the Annapurna, Manaslu and Dhaulagiri areas, home to some of the world’s highest peaks.
—Reuters, CNN Money, 29 Oct. 2025
The hikers, whose names have not been released, were taken to lower elevations aboard the Mount Washington Cog Railway, a rack-and-pinion railway that runs along the mountain and offers tours.
—Owen Clarke, Outside, 27 Oct. 2025
At flight level, where the reconnaissance aircraft fly, the sustained winds and gusts are much higher, the reason the hurricane center is so concerned about the potential for higher winds at the higher elevations in Jamaica.
—Dinah Voyles Pulver, USA Today, 27 Oct. 2025
However, temperatures in the higher elevations of Colorado, Wyoming and Utah could dip as low as the 40s.
—Abigail Adams, PEOPLE, 27 Oct. 2025
Notable — The 49ers are out of elevations for defensive end Trevis Gipson, who has been flexed three times to play on game day.
—Jerry McDonald, Mercury News, 27 Oct. 2025
Amanda Greenwood, MSNBC Newsweek, 6 Nov. 2025
With the Panthers dealing with multiple injuries elsewhere, those two elevations could be used on different positions on the roster.
—Mike Kaye, Charlotte Observer, 31 Oct. 2025
Days are long; elevations are vicious.
—Lucy Kehoe, AFAR Media, 31 Oct. 2025
Authorities in Nepal have halted trekking on many hiking routes due to rain at lower elevations and heavy snowfall on higher trails, and have urged hikers not to venture out or proceed with their treks in the Annapurna, Manaslu and Dhaulagiri areas, home to some of the world’s highest peaks.
—Reuters, CNN Money, 29 Oct. 2025
The hikers, whose names have not been released, were taken to lower elevations aboard the Mount Washington Cog Railway, a rack-and-pinion railway that runs along the mountain and offers tours.
—Owen Clarke, Outside, 27 Oct. 2025
At flight level, where the reconnaissance aircraft fly, the sustained winds and gusts are much higher, the reason the hurricane center is so concerned about the potential for higher winds at the higher elevations in Jamaica.
—Dinah Voyles Pulver, USA Today, 27 Oct. 2025
However, temperatures in the higher elevations of Colorado, Wyoming and Utah could dip as low as the 40s.
—Abigail Adams, PEOPLE, 27 Oct. 2025
Notable — The 49ers are out of elevations for defensive end Trevis Gipson, who has been flexed three times to play on game day.
—Jerry McDonald, Mercury News, 27 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for elevations
Noun
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However, the marketing, promotions and affiliate relations for the shows will transition to SPT at the end of the 2025/2026 season.—
Michael Schneider,
Variety,
7 Nov. 2025
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However, the marketing, promotions and affiliate relations for the shows will transition to Sony at the end of the 2025/2026 season and Sony will continue to manage brand integrations with international distribution rights to the shows moving to Sony from December 1, 2025.—
Peter White,
Deadline,
7 Nov. 2025
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The estate offers year-round recreation, from sledding down the hills in winter to swimming, fishing, and golfing in the summer.—
Abby Montanez,
Robb Report,
3 Nov. 2025
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The winery’s rolling hills grow various varietals, including Sauvignon Blanc, Petit Manseng, Merlot and Cabernet Franc.—
Crystal Tate,
USA Today,
3 Nov. 2025
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Long, steep ascents demand focus with every step and heartbeat.—
JamiLee Hoglind,
Outside,
31 Oct. 2025
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Reassuringly, Pies crunched the numbers on what followed past such streaks, and concludes that such calm ascents rarely come at the very end of a bull market.—
Michael Santoli,
CNBC,
18 Oct. 2025
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Boxes of white rice, cans of vegetables, chocolate chips and pasta rested at the top of one of the mounds of food.—
Laura Bauer,
Kansas City Star,
29 Oct. 2025
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Japanese anemones produce dense mounds of deeply toothed foliage that remain nearly evergreen in mild climates.—
Kim Toscano,
Southern Living,
27 Oct. 2025
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Explore the universe with news on fascinating discoveries, scientific advancements and more.—
Jackie Wattles,
CNN Money,
9 Nov. 2025
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Initial ground tests began in 2022, and flight trials are expected later in the decade, reflecting Seoul’s intent to field a regional deterrent amid North Korea’s missile advancements.—
Kaif Shaikh,
Interesting Engineering,
7 Nov. 2025
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Tailless designs are inherently unstable, and thrust vectoring can maximize performance across the flight envelope, including at high altitudes, the report noted.—
Bojan Stojkovski,
Interesting Engineering,
2 Nov. 2025
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Surely, after 10 years of flying across the Atlantic monthly for my career, my body has acclimated to spending hours at high altitudes—right?—
Katie Jackson,
Travel + Leisure,
2 Nov. 2025
Noun
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The mid-century offered more literal interpretations of cave living, from The Flintstones (1960) to the villainous Bond lair, often hidden within or carved into cliffs.—
Leonora Epstein,
Architectural Digest,
7 Nov. 2025
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For the second time in two months, a body has been recovered from the base of the steep cliffs that line one of Southern California’s most affluent coastal communities.—
Stepheny Price,
FOXNews.com,
5 Nov. 2025
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And the compressed timeframe of the story ticks down to a hugely satisfying climactic encounter in the mountains.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
6 Nov. 2025
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Minimalist 11-foot-tall Styline windows frame picturesque views sweeping from the valley to the Vegas skyline and mountains beyond.—
Wendy Bowman,
Robb Report,
5 Nov. 2025
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“Elevations.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/elevations. Accessed 10 Nov. 2025.
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