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 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 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 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 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 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 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
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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  • The coast is dotted with colorful fishing villages, while the region’s interior is made up of rolling green hills and gently sloped vineyards.
    — Tia Lovisa Moreira, Travel + Leisure, 2 July 2026
  • As Genesis 19 continues, Lot and his two daughters take shelter in a cave in the nearby hills.
    — Encyclopedia Britannica, Encyclopedia Britannica, 2 July 2026
Definition of hills
Noun
  • 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
  • The route includes some short ascents and descents and takes place on a variety of paths, including pavement, loose gravel, and forest trails.
    — Evie Carrick, Travel + Leisure, 12 June 2026
Definition of ascents
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  • Plants form compact mounds six to 12 inches tall and wide, covered with fuzzy blooms resembling powder puffs.
    — Steve Bender, Southern Living, 7 July 2026
  • In a recent, first-hand look in Spring Grove Cemetery in Hartford, Sportman quickly spotted mounds of dirt under dense overgrowth that encircle three-quarters of the hole at the gravesite of Sgt.
    — Kenneth R. Gosselin, Hartford Courant, 5 July 2026
Definition of mounds
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  • Explore the universe with news on fascinating discoveries, scientific advancements and more.
    — Katie Hunt, CNN Money, 7 July 2026
  • The article underscores the critical need for ongoing discussion to effectively manage AI's rapid advancements.
    — Lance Eliot, Forbes.com, 7 July 2026
Definition of advancements
Noun
  • The jet stream is a highway of air at high altitudes which steers weather systems.
    — Andrew Freedman, CNN Money, 1 July 2026
  • Advances in engineering and flying at high altitudes can mitigate noise and avoid the rattling blast of a sonic boom.
    — Editorial Board, Washington Post, 1 July 2026
Definition of altitudes
Noun
  • California purchased the swath of rocky cliffs and windswept shoreline in the 1960s to expand the construction of Highway 1 and create a scenic viewpoint for highway travelers, according to a California Coastal Commission report.
    — Alex Wigglesworth, Los Angeles Times, 3 July 2026
  • Instead of sheer cliffs and waterfalls, the landscape is open and often windswept.
    — David Nikel, Forbes.com, 2 July 2026
Definition of cliffs
Noun
  • Earlier this week, the Princess of Wales shared a glimpse into her completion of the National Three Peaks Challenge, an endurance event that required her to hike the tallest mountains in England, Scotland, and Wales.
    — Clara McMahon, PEOPLE, 8 July 2026
  • Swift and Kelce reportedly spent Independence Day weekend in 2025 at Yellowstone Club, the ultra-exclusive, members-only community tucked into the mountains of Big Sky.
    — Bryan West, USA Today, 7 July 2026
Definition of mountains

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