Examples of ascension in a Sentence
The play tells of his ascension to the presidency.
the ascension of women in society
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Losing Fried would be a gut punch for most organizations, but with Schlittler continuing his ascension into stardom, the Yankees might be able to continue performing as one of the league’s best clubs without much of a blip.
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Chris Kirschner, New York Times, 16 May 2026
Also in the chest were the Earl and Countess’ coronets, small crowns worn by the nobility for the ceremonial occasion of a monarch’s ascension to their throne, which are shaped to include decorative elements which indicate the rank of the peer wearing them.
—Rachel Elspeth Gross, Forbes.com, 15 May 2026
Just reaching this particular point is the latest step in Evans’ rapid ascension.
—Roderick Boone, Charlotte Observer, 13 May 2026
Unlike his mother, Queen Elizabeth II, whose near-universal popularity defined an era, Charles has had a more uneven public reception over decades as heir and since his ascension to the throne in 2022.
—Freddie Clayton, NBC news, 30 Apr. 2026
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Chris Kirschner, New York Times, 16 May 2026
Also in the chest were the Earl and Countess’ coronets, small crowns worn by the nobility for the ceremonial occasion of a monarch’s ascension to their throne, which are shaped to include decorative elements which indicate the rank of the peer wearing them.
—Rachel Elspeth Gross, Forbes.com, 15 May 2026
Just reaching this particular point is the latest step in Evans’ rapid ascension.
—Roderick Boone, Charlotte Observer, 13 May 2026
Unlike his mother, Queen Elizabeth II, whose near-universal popularity defined an era, Charles has had a more uneven public reception over decades as heir and since his ascension to the throne in 2022.
—Freddie Clayton, NBC news, 30 Apr. 2026
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“Ascension.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/ascension. Accessed 21 May. 2026.
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ascension
noun
as·cen·sion
ə-ˈsen-chən 
: the act or process of ascending
Geographical Definition
Ascension
geographical name
As·cen·sion
ə-ˈsen(t)-shən
isolated island in the South Atlantic belonging to the British colony of Saint Helena area 34 square miles (88 square kilometers), population 1400
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