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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
Built on a former quarry, there are rocky elevations to traipse up with amazing views of the city, including Sacre Couer in nearby Montmartre.
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Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 7 Apr. 2026
The weather service indicated the higher elevations in the region will probably get a quarter-inch, and that the higher elevations along the coast may get a bit more.
—Rick Hurd, Mercury News, 6 Apr. 2026
Snowfall rates of at least 1 inch per hour are expected across the area, with totals up to 8 inches and up to 18 inches at higher elevations, the weather service said.
—Jeanine Santucci, USA Today, 3 Apr. 2026
At higher elevations, those winds have built slabs on north through east-facing slopes, terrain where avalanches are now likely.
—Callie Zanandrie, CBS News, 2 Apr. 2026
In the northern Rockies and the mountains of the Pacific Northwest, any above-average snow accumulation was largely confined to the highest elevations, while middle and lower elevations had relatively little snowpack.
—Imtiaz Rangwala, The Conversation, 1 Apr. 2026
The northern Klamath Basin, the northern and eastern parts of Klamath county, and the far western parts of Lake county could see up to 6 inches of snow and 45 mph wind gusts—especially over the higher elevations—until mid-Thursday morning.
—Amanda Greenwood, MSNBC Newsweek, 1 Apr. 2026
As a warm winter with poor skiing conditions gave way to early springtime record heat, snow is vanishing from all but the highest elevations in the West.
—ABC News, 1 Apr. 2026
Snow levels could reach to elevations as low as 4,000 feet by Thursday, April 2.
—Hector Amezcua, Sacbee.com, 30 Mar. 2026
Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 7 Apr. 2026
The weather service indicated the higher elevations in the region will probably get a quarter-inch, and that the higher elevations along the coast may get a bit more.
—Rick Hurd, Mercury News, 6 Apr. 2026
Snowfall rates of at least 1 inch per hour are expected across the area, with totals up to 8 inches and up to 18 inches at higher elevations, the weather service said.
—Jeanine Santucci, USA Today, 3 Apr. 2026
At higher elevations, those winds have built slabs on north through east-facing slopes, terrain where avalanches are now likely.
—Callie Zanandrie, CBS News, 2 Apr. 2026
In the northern Rockies and the mountains of the Pacific Northwest, any above-average snow accumulation was largely confined to the highest elevations, while middle and lower elevations had relatively little snowpack.
—Imtiaz Rangwala, The Conversation, 1 Apr. 2026
The northern Klamath Basin, the northern and eastern parts of Klamath county, and the far western parts of Lake county could see up to 6 inches of snow and 45 mph wind gusts—especially over the higher elevations—until mid-Thursday morning.
—Amanda Greenwood, MSNBC Newsweek, 1 Apr. 2026
As a warm winter with poor skiing conditions gave way to early springtime record heat, snow is vanishing from all but the highest elevations in the West.
—ABC News, 1 Apr. 2026
Snow levels could reach to elevations as low as 4,000 feet by Thursday, April 2.
—Hector Amezcua, Sacbee.com, 30 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for elevations
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At Humble Beginnings Tattoo, a shop that has operated for more than two decades, artists are offering promotions throughout the week as customers line up to commemorate their connection to the city.—
Loureen Ayyoub,
CBS News,
9 Apr. 2026
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Sometimes, ballpark promotions work out just great.—
Steve Buckley,
New York Times,
8 Apr. 2026
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For most of the year, the animals roam the island’s northern pastures, hills and cliffs, but in the days before Christmas, they’re rounded up and brought to the shearing pens.—
NPR,
NPR,
4 Apr. 2026
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In less than 10 minutes, a wooden bridge deposits us on the doorstep of a cinematic landscape that unfurls into a seemingly endless patchwork of rolling hills and glens in hues of umber, cinnamon, and ochre, flanked by mountains standing sentinel on either side.—
Jen Murphy,
Robb Report,
4 Apr. 2026
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But now that jet stream is going on near-vertical, scream-inducing drops following by straight-up ascents.—
Seth Borenstein,
Chicago Tribune,
13 Mar. 2026
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But now that jet stream is barreling down near-vertical, scream-inducing drops, followed by straight-up ascents.—
Seth Borenstein,
Los Angeles Times,
13 Mar. 2026
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Near the top, mounds built over Cold War civil-defense structures offered city views.—
Eric Klinenberg,
New Yorker,
6 Apr. 2026
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The Surxondaryo region in southern Uzbekistan is known as an archaeological treasure trove, containing multiple ancient settlement mounds.—
Maria Mocerino,
Interesting Engineering,
6 Apr. 2026
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The advancements and huge sums of money flowing into the sector pose both risks and rewards for insurers and lenders.—
April Roach,
CNBC,
6 Apr. 2026
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Despite these advancements, STI rates in the United States continue to rise.—
Care Resource,
Miami Herald,
6 Apr. 2026
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Nor did Amazon Leo conceal the change in its insertion altitudes from the Commission.—
Michael Kan,
PC Magazine,
2 Apr. 2026
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Starlink operator SpaceX claims that Amazon violated orbital debris requirements by launching satellites into initial altitudes that are too high, increasing the risk of collision with other satellites and spacecraft.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
2 Apr. 2026
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For most of the year, the animals roam the island’s northern pastures, hills and cliffs, but in the days before Christmas, they’re rounded up and brought to the shearing pens.—
NPR,
NPR,
4 Apr. 2026
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Visit stretches of sand like Cape Drastis to view the island's dramatic cliffs that disappear into turquoise waters; head to Rovinia Beach for its secluded charm and white pebble shores; and stop at Porto Timoni for a truly breathtaking view.—
Stacey Leasca,
Travel + Leisure,
1 Apr. 2026
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And the Granite Falls/Caldwell County native — now a minority owner of the Hornets, still tied to the mountains west of here — definitely wanted to treat Saturday night like a homecoming.—
Theoden Janes,
Charlotte Observer,
6 Apr. 2026
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The photo, taken by Kate, shows the young princess wearing a backpack and a camouflage jacket while sitting outside with mountains in the background.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
6 Apr. 2026
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“Elevations.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/elevations. Accessed 11 Apr. 2026.
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