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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
Over a year-long field study, researchers found that fog collectors placed at higher elevations outside the city were able to capture meaningful amounts of water.
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Moná Thomas, PEOPLE, 8 Jan. 2026
For hikers and residents, the steel lattice towers rising from the horizon carrying high-voltage transmission lines up and over the mountains are as recognizable as the bucolic dirt paths, scraggly chapparal, and, at slightly higher elevations, old oaks.
—Literary Hub, 8 Jan. 2026
Snow, wind and cold persist Flagstaff could see snow totals around 2 to 5 inches, with more at the higher elevations.
—Hayleigh Evans, AZCentral.com, 8 Jan. 2026
In the high country, 5-10 inches is expected for Vail Pass and near the Eisenhower Tunnel, with 4–8 inches at lower elevations.
—Joe Ruch, CBS News, 7 Jan. 2026
The 49ers’ other linebackers on their roster are Curtis Robinson and Garret Wallow, although Eric Kendricks is expected to move up after three practice-squad elevations and potentially start Sunday.
—Cam Inman, Mercury News, 6 Jan. 2026
At higher elevations, snowfall has also surged.
—Sacbee.com, 6 Jan. 2026
And then there’s the elevations that can change by thousands of feet in the mountains of Europe.
—Brian Womack, Dallas Morning News, 4 Jan. 2026
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.
—Amanda Greenwood, MSNBC Newsweek, 6 Nov. 2025
Moná Thomas, PEOPLE, 8 Jan. 2026
For hikers and residents, the steel lattice towers rising from the horizon carrying high-voltage transmission lines up and over the mountains are as recognizable as the bucolic dirt paths, scraggly chapparal, and, at slightly higher elevations, old oaks.
—Literary Hub, 8 Jan. 2026
Snow, wind and cold persist Flagstaff could see snow totals around 2 to 5 inches, with more at the higher elevations.
—Hayleigh Evans, AZCentral.com, 8 Jan. 2026
In the high country, 5-10 inches is expected for Vail Pass and near the Eisenhower Tunnel, with 4–8 inches at lower elevations.
—Joe Ruch, CBS News, 7 Jan. 2026
The 49ers’ other linebackers on their roster are Curtis Robinson and Garret Wallow, although Eric Kendricks is expected to move up after three practice-squad elevations and potentially start Sunday.
—Cam Inman, Mercury News, 6 Jan. 2026
At higher elevations, snowfall has also surged.
—Sacbee.com, 6 Jan. 2026
And then there’s the elevations that can change by thousands of feet in the mountains of Europe.
—Brian Womack, Dallas Morning News, 4 Jan. 2026
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.
—Amanda Greenwood, MSNBC Newsweek, 6 Nov. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for elevations
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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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Nestled in the green hills of the Pacific Palisades and just miles from the Pacific Ocean, community members gathered for an afternoon service and concert to grieve, heal and remember — remember homes lost, remember their lives before displacement and remember to find hope in recovery.—
Camelia Heins,
Daily News,
8 Jan. 2026
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Expansive windows frame the rows of grapes like living artwork, while terraces, pergolas, and outdoor living spaces invite residents to linger, glass in hand, taking in the sunset over the hills.—
Amplified Content Studio,
Mercury News,
7 Jan. 2026
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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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Coral Pink Sand Dunes State Park Admire the sunset on the mounds of red sand in Coral Pink Sand Dunes State Park.—
Evie Carrick,
Travel + Leisure,
7 Jan. 2026
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New Yorkers had a similar mindset, taking to long, empty avenues with skiis to enjoy miniature urban slopes, whizzing past cars buried in the icy mounds.—
Angela Andaloro,
PEOPLE,
6 Jan. 2026
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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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The tests were conducted at low temperatures similar to those experienced by aircraft flying at high altitudes.—
Chris Young,
Interesting Engineering,
9 Jan. 2026
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Winter starts early in India’s higher altitudes, where resources are often scarcer, said Rajni Barasia, a past president of the Rotary Club Bombay Bayview.—
Jasmin Malik Chua,
Sourcing Journal,
7 Jan. 2026
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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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The first, largest stack had been given in Iraqi dinars to the smuggler who took them from the outskirts of their native city of Slemani across the mountains into the Kermanshah region where a car was waiting to drive them into Tehran.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
8 Jan. 2026
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Perhaps best of all, three lift tickets cost what other mountains charge for a single skier.—
Lydia Price,
Travel + Leisure,
8 Jan. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Elevations.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/elevations. Accessed 11 Jan. 2026.
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