ELEVATIONS Synonyms: 84 Similar and Opposite Words

elevations

noun

plural of elevation

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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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 The storm dumped more than a foot of rain over parts of the state, with the highest elevations getting more than 40 inches. — Nadine El-Bawab, ABC News, 23 Aug. 2026 The federal Bureau of Reclamation has made clear its commitment to continuing hydropower production by keeping reservoir elevations above the minimum level needed to generate electricity. — Sarah Porter, The Conversation, 20 Aug. 2026 Like many monsoonal days, rain chances in the Valley are low, less than 30%, but the higher elevations to the north, east and southeast can’t say the same. — Tevian Whitehurst, AZCentral.com, 19 Aug. 2026 At the lower elevations, residents all across the island chain experienced tropical storm force winds of 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 60 mph, Blood said. — Los Angeles Times, 17 Aug. 2026 Wind gusts exceeding 65 mph were reported at many weather stations on the Big Island and Maui, with the strongest winds reported at higher elevations, according to preliminary reports from the weather service. — Jeanine Santucci, USA Today, 16 Aug. 2026 The hurricane center predicted 8 to 12 inches of total rainfall across Maui and the lower elevations of the Big Island, and 4 to 6 inches across the island chain. — Dennis Romero, NBC news, 15 Aug. 2026 That’s not surprising as higher elevations experience more extreme wind and rainfall conditions. — Marshall Shepherd, Forbes.com, 15 Aug. 2026 The heavy marine layer overnight helped firefighters as humidity rose to nearly 90%, although the fire continued to burn actively in higher elevations above the marine layer. — Carlos E. Castañeda, CBS News, 13 Aug. 2026

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Noun

Promotion problems in the department Kennon also alleges department decisions about assignments and promotions ultimately left her unable to compete for a captain position.

— Ben Wheeler, Kansas City Star, 22 Aug. 2026
With steady promotions since, Rojas has always been among the youngest players in his league.

— Tim Britton, New York Times, 22 Aug. 2026

Definition of promotions

Noun

For some privacy only about an hour outside of the big city, the Cotswolds, with its rolling hills, charming villages, and celebrity pedigree would certainly fit the bill.

— Katie Schultz, Architectural Digest, 20 Aug. 2026
Royal experts point to the Cotswolds, a scenic and quintessentially English area made up of rolling hills, castles and country houses as the top contender for the Sussexes location of choice.

— Jennifer Hassan, USA Today, 20 Aug. 2026

Definition of hills

Noun

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
Whisenant was known in the climbing community for his speed ascents, including record-setting climbs in Yosemite.

— Sophie Ziedalski, NBC news, 10 Aug. 2026

Definition of ascents

Noun

Phenomenal™ lavender thrives where other lavender plants fail – tolerating humidity, heat, and even clay soil, all while producing mounds of fragrant foliage and dazzling blooms.

— Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 20 Aug. 2026
The dough isn’t rolled or cut; instead, spoonfuls of soft biscuit dough are dropped directly over the fruit, forming crisp, golden mounds with fluffy centers.

— Lynda Balslev, Mercury News, 18 Aug. 2026

Definition of mounds

Noun

Students can explore pathways in agricultural business, agricultural science, animal science, forestry and natural resources, ornamental horticulture, plant and soil science, agricultural technologies and advancements, and agricultural mechanics.

— Julie Gallant, San Diego Union-Tribune, 25 Aug. 2026
Summary At the 2026 FMS Conference, SK hynix and Sandisk unveiled significant advancements in memory and storage, particularly focusing on High Bandwidth Flash (HBF) for AI inference.

— Thomas Coughlin, Forbes.com, 21 Aug. 2026

Definition of advancements

Noun

Designed for a two-year mission, Swift has been slowly falling to lower and lower altitudes over the past two decades because of interactions with traces of the extreme upper atmosphere that extend out into the realm of low-Earth orbit.

— CBS News, CBS News, 19 Aug. 2026
Only a small amount reaches the Earth’s surface, but exposure is greater for people flying at high altitudes.

— CNN Money, CNN Money, 19 Aug. 2026

Definition of altitudes

Noun

Nattai National Park is only around 50 miles from Sydney as the crow flies, but is known for its rugged terrain and giant sandstone cliffs.

— Jack Guy, CNN Money, 20 Aug. 2026
The defining feature of the property is its location directly on the Blue Flag–awarded Glyfada Beach, at the base of dramatic cliffs dotted with pine forests.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 20 Aug. 2026

Definition of cliffs

Noun

The National Weather Service has issued an extreme heat warning that applies to more than 1 million people in San Diego County, mostly across inland valleys, foothills and mountains where high temperatures will approach or exceed 95 to 114 degrees.

— Gary Robbins, San Diego Union-Tribune, 26 Aug. 2026
The pair left their vehicle to find assistance, traversing salt flats toward Badwater Road, a two-lane highway encircled by mountains.

— Andrea Sachs, Washington Post, 25 Aug. 2026

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