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 Think 10 to 20 degrees Fahrenheit cooler in higher elevations than at the seaside, plus the comfort of far less humidity and cleaner, fresher air. — Catherine Dunwoody, Forbes.com, 1 Aug. 2026 The temperature drop will be quite pronounced at elevations above 6,000 feet, with much of the Sierra in the 80s. — Sean MacAday, Sacbee.com, 31 July 2026 Nearly a thousand miles from Tahiti, Fatu Hiva is marked by towering sea cliffs and lush tropical valleys that give way to rolling green hills at the higher, cooler elevations. — Scott Laird, Travel + Leisure, 31 July 2026 Much of the river basin as well as higher elevations in central and Southern California saw below average snowfall this past winter. — Andrew Freedman, CNN Money, 30 July 2026 Based on historical foliage patterns, the best leaf-peeping is expected to begin in late September in northern states and higher elevations before gradually moving south through October and into early November. — Michele Laufik, Martha Stewart, 30 July 2026 High mountain elevations that were once cool and less hospitable for avocado growing are getting hotter—and thus more tempting for felling. — Vann R. Newkirk Ii, The Atlantic, 28 July 2026 From securing permits months in advance to preparing for weather and higher elevations, a little planning makes a big difference. — Ashley Lynch, Miami Herald, 24 July 2026 Application submitted to the 15th Judicial Circuit JNC for vacancies created by the elevations of Judge Edward Artau and Judge Paige Gillman; July 2020; my name was certified to the Governor’s Office for consideration for the County Court seat. — Schnelle Tonge, Sun Sentinel, 16 July 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for elevations
  1. promotions
  2. hills
  3. ascents
  4. mounds
  5. advancements
  6. altitudes
  7. cliffs
  8. mountains
Noun
  • With concert sponsorships, great promotions, MC gigs and a collection of engaging DJs, their competition fueled the music.
    — Michael Peregrine, Chicago Tribune, 1 Aug. 2026
  • When deciding where to shop in person, the survey showed that consumers prioritize the best overall prices and promotions at 54 percent, convenient locations at 34 percent, and the ability to see, try on or choose items in person at 31 percent.
    — Arthur Zaczkiewicz, Footwear News, 31 July 2026
Definition of promotions
Noun
  • Before New York became a sprawling metropolis, its rolling hills, deep valleys, and tidal salt marshes were part of a larger estuarine ecosystem that was home to countless flora and fauna.
    — Francesca Aton, ARTnews.com, 30 July 2026
  • Coskun captured another gorgeous scene of the moon rising over San Francisco on July 28, as the last of the day's sunlight kissed the tops of the surrounding hills, along with the tallest of the city's skyscrapers.
    — Anthony Wood, Space.com, 30 July 2026
Definition of hills
Noun
  • Episode 2 showcases meteoric ascents, bringing together one of the most buzzy young actors and a phenom from the NHL.
    — Sportico Staff, Sportico.com, 3 Aug. 2026
  • Episode two showcases meteoric ascents, bringing together one of the most buzzy young actors and a phenom from the NHL.
    — THR Staff, HollywoodReporter, 3 Aug. 2026
Definition of ascents
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  • Pine trees coat the forest floor with mounds of flammable dead leaves that are springy underfoot but which can smolder long after a blaze.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 31 July 2026
  • The third hole features an 80-yard blind tee shot from one of the tee boxes, while the seventh hole has a 60-yard shot over a cove, and the ninth plays through two large mounds that were inspired by the famed opening hole at Tobacco Road.
    — Erik Matuszewski, Forbes.com, 31 July 2026
Definition of mounds
Noun
  • In this light, tech advancements like Tuesday’s announcement represent an attempt to limit the differentiation from traditional filmmaking — and consumer fallout in the process.
    — Steven Zeitchik, HollywoodReporter, 4 Aug. 2026
  • New advancements in genetic testing, driven by more affordable technology and powerful AI, are making universal genome sequencing a reality.
    — William A. Haseltine, Forbes.com, 4 Aug. 2026
Definition of advancements
Noun
  • In Colorado, the likelihood of the screwworm fly establishing a permanent population is relatively low across much of the state due to higher altitudes and freezing temperatures.
    — Sarah Tomlinson, The Conversation, 24 July 2026
  • Players had to contend with difficult conditions this summer, from challenging altitudes to sweltering heat and humidity.
    — Mark Carey, New York Times, 21 July 2026
Definition of altitudes
Noun
  • One of the most dramatic coastal settings in Europe, Étretat Beach lies on the Côte d’Albâtre (Alabaster Coast), a stretch of seaside in Normandy facing the English Channel that’s famous for its striking chalk cliffs.
    — Catherine Sabino, Forbes.com, 29 July 2026
  • Michigan Set right where Lake Huron and Lake Michigan meet, Mackinac Island offers travelers a relaxed vacation surrounded by natural beauty like limestone cliffs and rocky beaches.
    — Kathleen Wong, USA Today, 29 July 2026
Definition of cliffs
Noun
  • Gandaki, one of the Himalayan country's seven provinces, is home to popular mountains and hiking trails and the resort city of Pokhara.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 5 Aug. 2026
  • The movie shot in 35mm film revisits the main character and setting of the director’s minimalist first feature, Freedom, that 25 years earlier chronicled a few days in the life of a solitary woodcutter in the remote Pampas mountains.
    — Etan Vlessing, HollywoodReporter, 4 Aug. 2026
Definition of mountains

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