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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
Dadu mountain lizards live in a mountainous river valley between elevations of 7,100 to 7,600 feet, the study said.
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Aspen Pflughoeft, Miami Herald, 3 Sep. 2025
This Week Heat, drought and wildfire smoke are expected to limit vibrancy across much of the interior West, and stressed trees in lower elevations could drop leaves a week or two earlier than average, according to Pastelok.
—Joe Edwards, MSNBC Newsweek, 3 Sep. 2025
Afternoon temperatures topped out in the upper 80s and 90s at lower elevations to the mid 70s to mid 80s at higher elevations.
—Ca Wildfire Bot, Sacbee.com, 2 Sep. 2025
According to a brand press release, barrels earmarked for Heritage Barrel Tennessee Whiskey are also aged at higher elevations than typical Jack Daniel’s whiskey.
—David Thomas Tao, Forbes.com, 1 Sep. 2025
Accessibility and Sustainability The resort is set on a hill within a lush river valley with varying elevations and many steps, and does not have elevators.
—Samantha Leal, Travel + Leisure, 31 Aug. 2025
Thin air and unpredictable wind flurries near Everest’s highest elevations prevent the drones from operating at some of the final camps leading to the summit.
—Mack Degeurin, Popular Science, 27 Aug. 2025
Aspens thrive at elevations between 7,000 and 9,500 feet, so head to the national park spots Hollowell Park, Beaver Meadows, and Glacier Gorge, which are also home to pumpkin-orange cottonwoods.
—Chloe Arrojado, AFAR Media, 25 Aug. 2025
The worst-case projections, though technically improbable, show water levels at Lake Powell dropping below the necessary elevations for hydropower production in the fall of 2026.
—Austin Corona, AZCentral.com, 15 Aug. 2025
Aspen Pflughoeft, Miami Herald, 3 Sep. 2025
This Week Heat, drought and wildfire smoke are expected to limit vibrancy across much of the interior West, and stressed trees in lower elevations could drop leaves a week or two earlier than average, according to Pastelok.
—Joe Edwards, MSNBC Newsweek, 3 Sep. 2025
Afternoon temperatures topped out in the upper 80s and 90s at lower elevations to the mid 70s to mid 80s at higher elevations.
—Ca Wildfire Bot, Sacbee.com, 2 Sep. 2025
According to a brand press release, barrels earmarked for Heritage Barrel Tennessee Whiskey are also aged at higher elevations than typical Jack Daniel’s whiskey.
—David Thomas Tao, Forbes.com, 1 Sep. 2025
Accessibility and Sustainability The resort is set on a hill within a lush river valley with varying elevations and many steps, and does not have elevators.
—Samantha Leal, Travel + Leisure, 31 Aug. 2025
Thin air and unpredictable wind flurries near Everest’s highest elevations prevent the drones from operating at some of the final camps leading to the summit.
—Mack Degeurin, Popular Science, 27 Aug. 2025
Aspens thrive at elevations between 7,000 and 9,500 feet, so head to the national park spots Hollowell Park, Beaver Meadows, and Glacier Gorge, which are also home to pumpkin-orange cottonwoods.
—Chloe Arrojado, AFAR Media, 25 Aug. 2025
The worst-case projections, though technically improbable, show water levels at Lake Powell dropping below the necessary elevations for hydropower production in the fall of 2026.
—Austin Corona, AZCentral.com, 15 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for elevations
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Like Swag, Bieber announced the new LP a day before its arrival with a flurry of Instagram posts featuring billboards and other large-scale promotions of the album cover.—
Brittany Spanos,
Rolling Stone,
5 Sep. 2025
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Several national pizza chains are offering deals and promotions to celebrate the occasion.—
Marina Johnson,
Louisville Courier Journal,
5 Sep. 2025
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Departing from its 1905 depot like a moving postcard, the train follows the Toccoa River, passing sycamores and sourwoods, rolling hills, and farms along the way.—
Taryn White,
Travel + Leisure,
9 Sep. 2025
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It is written and directed by Evans, also deaf, and features an all-deaf cast, set atop the rolling hills of the English countryside in a quaint stately home.—
Lily Ford,
HollywoodReporter,
9 Sep. 2025
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Human sequences depicted various runs and also ascents, descents, lifts, throws, wrestling, dances, a child crawling, and a woman pouring a bucket of water over another woman.—
IEEE Spectrum,
IEEE Spectrum,
23 May 2019
Noun
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Summer's berry bounties and mounds of melons are fleeting.—
Kimberly Holland,
Southern Living,
31 Aug. 2025
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With mounds just 46 feet away from the plate, that speed would be the equivalent of 107 mph in the major leagues, according to ESPN, where pitchers throw from more than 60 feet away.—
Joshua Rhett Miller,
MSNBC Newsweek,
20 Aug. 2025
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The top floors of the museum are dedicated to African American culture and the pivotal role Black Americans have played in everything from music and literature to technological advancements and the military.—
Christopher Cann,
USA Today,
6 Sep. 2025
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His main goal behind joining Interesting Engineering is to learn more about how the recent technological advancements are helping human beings on both societal and individual levels in their daily lives.—
Atharva Gosavi,
Interesting Engineering,
5 Sep. 2025
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This allows more interceptors per battery and enhances its ability to conduct both traditional air defense and limited ballistic missile defense at low altitudes.—
Kapil Kajal,
Interesting Engineering,
3 Sep. 2025
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Volcanic soils are a given, but less discussed here is the influence of altitudes and proximity to the sea.—
Paul Caputo,
Forbes.com,
31 Aug. 2025
Noun
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The second series investigates deaths involving apparent falls from heights — examining whether victims were pushed from locations like balconies, cliffs and bridges.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
5 Sep. 2025
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The abode is deliberately sculptural, with sweeping curves that echo the contours of the surrounding cliffs and emulate the rhythm of the Mediterranean below.—
Abby Montanez,
Robb Report,
5 Sep. 2025
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In July 2024, Kinley Ragan braved summer temperatures as she and a volunteer hiked through mountains in southern Arizona, checking on field cameras installed earlier in the year.—
John Leos,
AZCentral.com,
3 Sep. 2025
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Idaho is known for its mountains, rivers and outdoor adventures, but reliable and affordable internet is also widely available across the state.—
Roxanne Downer,
USA Today,
3 Sep. 2025
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“Elevations.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/elevations. Accessed 10 Sep. 2025.
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