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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
With little light pollution and high elevations, Kings Canyon is one of California’s best places for night-sky viewing.
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Karthika Gupta, Travel + Leisure, 3 Mar. 2026
In lower elevations, including Denver, rain showers are forecast between Tuesday and Wednesday mornings, according to the weather service.
—Lauren Penington, Denver Post, 2 Mar. 2026
The freezing rain will gradually give way to plain old rain overnight in the higher elevations.
—Terry Eliasen, CBS News, 2 Mar. 2026
Historically, trees sitting at higher elevations do better than those at lower elevations during drought.
—Hayleigh Evans, AZCentral.com, 2 Mar. 2026
Local gusts to 45 mph across high elevations.
—Ca Weather Bot, Sacbee.com, 27 Feb. 2026
With sales now underway and professionally decorated model homes open, Gatherpoint invites buyers to preview its unique lifestyle and explore 16 home designs, including brand-new floor plans and architectural elevations.
—Pulte Homes, Miami Herald, 26 Feb. 2026
Cottages sit at varying elevations, the beach requires a real descent from the hilltop, and the island's best features, remote coves, clifftop pools, and the Sugarloaf summit, all involve uneven ground and serious elevation changes.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 25 Feb. 2026
During that time in 2026, the Pacific Northwest has experienced its warmest period on record, particularly at higher elevations, according to Larry O’Neill, Oregon climatologist with the National Integrated Drought Information System.
—Nicole Blanchard, Idaho Statesman, 25 Feb. 2026
Karthika Gupta, Travel + Leisure, 3 Mar. 2026
In lower elevations, including Denver, rain showers are forecast between Tuesday and Wednesday mornings, according to the weather service.
—Lauren Penington, Denver Post, 2 Mar. 2026
The freezing rain will gradually give way to plain old rain overnight in the higher elevations.
—Terry Eliasen, CBS News, 2 Mar. 2026
Historically, trees sitting at higher elevations do better than those at lower elevations during drought.
—Hayleigh Evans, AZCentral.com, 2 Mar. 2026
Local gusts to 45 mph across high elevations.
—Ca Weather Bot, Sacbee.com, 27 Feb. 2026
With sales now underway and professionally decorated model homes open, Gatherpoint invites buyers to preview its unique lifestyle and explore 16 home designs, including brand-new floor plans and architectural elevations.
—Pulte Homes, Miami Herald, 26 Feb. 2026
Cottages sit at varying elevations, the beach requires a real descent from the hilltop, and the island's best features, remote coves, clifftop pools, and the Sugarloaf summit, all involve uneven ground and serious elevation changes.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 25 Feb. 2026
During that time in 2026, the Pacific Northwest has experienced its warmest period on record, particularly at higher elevations, according to Larry O’Neill, Oregon climatologist with the National Integrated Drought Information System.
—Nicole Blanchard, Idaho Statesman, 25 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for elevations
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The Department of Justice’s 2024 lawsuit alleges that Live Nation has illegally dominated the live concert industry by monopolizing ticketing, concert booking, venues and promotions.—
Marissa Martinez,
NBC news,
4 Mar. 2026
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The club has had a remarkable turnaround since, securing league promotions, bringing in blue chip sponsors, and making the entertainment titans the toast of the town (population of about 45,000).—
Alex Weprin,
HollywoodReporter,
3 Mar. 2026
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Bookended by rocky hills, Jale Beach, located just north of Himara, is known for its more intimate atmosphere.—
Stacey Leasca,
Travel + Leisure,
7 Mar. 2026
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Snow will be heaviest in the mountains and hills along Interstate 70 and just south of the highway.—
Elise Schmelzer,
Denver Post,
6 Mar. 2026
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By 1995, the Magic had reached the NBA Finals, one of the fastest ascents in league history.—
Mike Bianchi,
The Orlando Sentinel,
1 Mar. 2026
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But unsurprisingly, the race is usually decided on the climbs — classic ascents such as the Molenberg, Muur van Geraardsbergen, and the Bosberg splintering the peloton.—
Jacob Whitehead,
New York Times,
28 Feb. 2026
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Remnants of shell middens (high mounds of shells accumulated from long term group settlement) can still be found within the reserve.—
Kelsey Glennon,
Southern Living,
7 Mar. 2026
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Followers of the Hopewell tradition constructed the Toolesboro mounds.—
Michael Plummer,
Des Moines Register,
1 Mar. 2026
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Specific goals, apart from AI, electric vehicles and robotics, include making advancements in semiconductors, batteries, biomedicine and 6G mobile networks.—
Ken Moritsugu,
Los Angeles Times,
9 Mar. 2026
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Politicians are focusing more on white-collar professionals as AI advancements threaten jobs.—
Kayla Hayempour,
NBC news,
9 Mar. 2026
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Because each target was observed by multiple sensors at multiple altitudes, researchers will be able to conduct comparative analyses of individual sensors versus combined sensing approaches.—
Sagar Lekhak,
The Conversation,
5 Mar. 2026
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Alongside ballistic missiles, Iran has increasingly relied on cruise missiles such as the Paveh, Soumar, and Hoveyzeh, which fly at low altitudes and follow terrain contours to avoid radar detection.—
Kaif Shaikh,
Interesting Engineering,
4 Mar. 2026
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Or, enjoy the scenery from offshore on a boat ride around the white cliffs.—
Madeline Bilis,
Travel + Leisure,
8 Mar. 2026
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Secluded at the base of 300-foot cliffs and hard to access, Black’s Beach was the prime spot for it.—
Assistant Editor,
Los Angeles Times,
7 Mar. 2026
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The Ichikawas are using their years climbing mountains and craggy cliffs all over the world to guide their signature concoctions.—
Samantha Gowen,
Oc Register,
9 Mar. 2026
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In Patagonia’s mountains, Adelaida, the last of a Chilean indigenous people, resists relocation as a mining project threatens her ancestral land.—
John Hopewell,
Variety,
9 Mar. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Elevations.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/elevations. Accessed 12 Mar. 2026.
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