as in elevated
located at a greater height than average or usual
we were sitting way up in the nosebleed seats
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Recent Examples of nosebleed
That climb has pushed Palantir shares to a nosebleed valuation.
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Bloomberg, Mercury News, 21 Aug. 2025
Martin took opportunities to point out signs in the crowd and acknowledge people in the nosebleed seats.
—Melonee Hurt, Nashville Tennessean, 23 July 2025
At the series clincher Tuesday, a ticket in a nosebleed section of Amerant Bank arena was reportedly going for more than $800.
—Sun Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 18 June 2025
The game is a sellout, with nosebleed seats priced for as much as $200.
—Mac Engel, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 29 May 2025
See All Example Sentences for nosebleed
Bloomberg, Mercury News, 21 Aug. 2025
Martin took opportunities to point out signs in the crowd and acknowledge people in the nosebleed seats.
—Melonee Hurt, Nashville Tennessean, 23 July 2025
At the series clincher Tuesday, a ticket in a nosebleed section of Amerant Bank arena was reportedly going for more than $800.
—Sun Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 18 June 2025
The game is a sellout, with nosebleed seats priced for as much as $200.
—Mac Engel, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 29 May 2025
See All Example Sentences for nosebleed
Recent Examples of Synonyms for nosebleed
Adjective
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This woodpecker has a wide vocabulary of other sounds, including screams if being captured by predators, an elevated alarm call often given when predator hawks are near or rapidly drumming on dead hollow limbs during territorial disputes or to attract mates.—
Ernie Cowan,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
1 Feb. 2026
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More fresh finds include a $9 set of faux blooms that are perfect for arrangements, an intricate vase with a spring floral motif, and an elevated garden bed under $100—shop them all (and more) below.—
Mariana Best,
Better Homes & Gardens,
1 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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Once the company separates, Cahillane will serve as chief executive of Global Taste Elevation, the placeholder name for the spinoff with high-growth brands like Heinz and Philadelphia.—
Amelia Lucas,
CNBC,
31 Jan. 2026
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Ships have real inertia and Newtonian physics, and pilots can choose to toggle flight assistance on to help stabilize their often unpredictable craft, or off to perform mind-bending maneuvers that can be the edge between life and death in high-skill player versus player shootouts.—
Alan Bradley,
Space.com,
31 Jan. 2026
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“Nosebleed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/nosebleed. Accessed 5 Feb. 2026.
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