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 Wind speeds generally increase with altitude, while higher elevations can also provide more consistent wind conditions. — Bojan Stojkovski, Interesting Engineering, 5 Oct. 2026 As for the elevations, McGraw will be making his NFL debut and Smith will be making his Dolphins debut. — Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 3 Oct. 2026 The parade of atmospheric river storms that could soak flatlanders could just as easily deliver record-breaking powder at higher, colder elevations. — Jack Dolan, Los Angeles Times, 2 Oct. 2026 Mild lows in the upper 60s to middle 70s in the higher elevations will limit overnight recovery. — Ca Weather Bot, Sacbee.com, 2 Oct. 2026 With the push of some colder air, some snow is also possible in the highest elevations early Thursday. — Alex Lehnert, CBS News, 29 Sep. 2026 Portions of the Big Island could see locally more than a foot of rain, in some spots up to 16 inches in the higher elevations, and this could cause catastrophic flash flooding and mudslides. — ABC News, 26 Sep. 2026 For peak fall color, plan to visit around the first week of October, when the higher elevations typically begin to turn. — Kristy Tolley, Travel + Leisure, 26 Sep. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for elevations
  1. promotions
  2. hills
  3. ascents
  4. mounds
  5. advancements
  6. altitudes
  7. cliffs
  8. mountains
Noun
  • That means he's banned from casinos, mobile sports betting and other types of betting online, along with being blocked from any direct marketing from betting operators, like email blasts pushing offers and promotions.
    — Bobby Allyn, NPR, 2 Oct. 2026
  • The agreement marks Doppel’s first collaboration with an NFL franchise and will showcase the company across gameday promotions, in-stadium signage, social media content and custom events.
    — Sportico Staff, Sportico.com, 2 Oct. 2026
Definition of promotions
Noun
  • Both clubs sit on hills surrounded by pine trees, offering a cool escape from the city and a novel way to immerse yourself in something that has become a fixture of 2026 Medellín.
    — Nikkita Nair, Condé Nast Traveler, 7 Oct. 2026
  • Scientists found one of these animals a century ago in a rock formation in the hills of Mokattam, southeast of Cairo — the same rock formation that was quarried to build the Sphinx of Giza.
    — Elijah Wolfson, Washington Post, 7 Oct. 2026
Definition of hills
Noun
  • The route has seen barefoot ascents, no-hands ascents, and, the clearest indicator of its difficulty, an ascent by a climber wearing roller skates.
    — Brian Laidlaw, Longreads, 1 Sep. 2026
  • Visit Greece recommends June through October as the most accessible period for climbing; winter ascents require specialized experience and equipment.
    — Brittany Anas, Forbes.com, 13 Aug. 2026
Definition of ascents
Noun
  • Stem cells, peptides, testosterone, pills, mounds of supplements just to keep everything balanced.
    — Andy Greene, Rolling Stone, 2 Oct. 2026
  • Settlers there were finding thousands of ancient Native mounds and earthworks, some bafflingly large.
    — Daniel Immerwahr, New Yorker, 28 Sep. 2026
Definition of mounds
Noun
  • Now, though, rapid advancements in PS5 emulators and other tools are making recent PlayStation titles increasingly playable on generic PCs.
    — Kyle Orland, ArsTechnica, 1 Oct. 2026
  • And politicians began debating whether legislation is needed to rein in an industry that is racing against China and expected to drive enormous profits and technological advancements.
    — Brittany Shammas, CNN Money, 28 Sep. 2026
Definition of advancements
Noun
  • The plane was designed to function at limited altitudes, and the pilot plotted an appropriate course.
    — Encyclopedia Britannica, Encyclopedia Britannica, 8 Oct. 2026
  • The system is designed to maintain flight stability while collecting measurements at different altitudes.
    — Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 8 Oct. 2026
Definition of altitudes
Noun
  • Perched high in the cliffs, built into the rock face overlooking the sea, and within view of the sweet fishing village of Conca dei Marini, the property is just a quick drive to Amalfi, but still feels a million miles away from the tourists.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 7 Oct. 2026
  • When Jonathan Coop was a child growing up in northern New Mexico, the Jemez Mountains were a playground of towering volcanic cliffs and expansive conifer forests.
    — Sarah Kaplan, Washington Post, 7 Oct. 2026
Definition of cliffs
Noun
  • That creates an enormous range of possible eclipse trips, from the Mediterranean coast and the mountains of southern Spain to historic cities, archaeological sites and desert landscapes across North Africa.
    — Jamie Carter, Space.com, 3 Oct. 2026
  • For the next 20 minutes, Hutzler flies at a leisurely 35 mph (56 kph) above the expansive fields around Pueblo, a city near the Front Range mountains.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 3 Oct. 2026
Definition of mountains

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“Elevations.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/elevations. Accessed 9 Oct. 2026.

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