the stratosphere
noun
1
: the upper layer of the Earth's atmosphere that begins about 7 miles (11 kilometers) above the Earth's surface and ends about 30 miles (50 kilometers) above the Earth's surface
2
: a very high position, level, or amount
Tuition at many colleges has soared into the stratosphere.
His career is clearly headed for the stratosphere.
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Meteorologists say that rather than causing a sequel to Okahoma's January snowstorm, this polar vortex is expected to be impacted by a sudden warmup of the stratosphere, which means freezing temperatures should stay directed toward the Northeast this weekend and into February.
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Cheyenne Derksen, Oklahoman, 5 Feb. 2026
The polar vortex is expected to be impacted by a sudden warmup of the stratosphere, which will bring freezing temperatures to the Northeast this weekend and into February.
—Janet Loehrke, USA Today, 4 Feb. 2026
And as Coplan’s net worth has gone through the stratosphere, so too has his confidence, taking his ambitions far beyond the confines of the humble crypto casino.
—Joe Wilkins Published Feb 4, Futurism, 4 Feb. 2026
Disruptions to the polar vortex happen in the stratosphere, about 10 to 30 miles above ground, where the vortex resides.
—Brandi D. Addison, Cincinnati Enquirer, 3 Feb. 2026
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Cheyenne Derksen, Oklahoman, 5 Feb. 2026
The polar vortex is expected to be impacted by a sudden warmup of the stratosphere, which will bring freezing temperatures to the Northeast this weekend and into February.
—Janet Loehrke, USA Today, 4 Feb. 2026
And as Coplan’s net worth has gone through the stratosphere, so too has his confidence, taking his ambitions far beyond the confines of the humble crypto casino.
—Joe Wilkins Published Feb 4, Futurism, 4 Feb. 2026
Disruptions to the polar vortex happen in the stratosphere, about 10 to 30 miles above ground, where the vortex resides.
—Brandi D. Addison, Cincinnati Enquirer, 3 Feb. 2026
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“The stratosphere.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/the%20stratosphere. Accessed 15 Feb. 2026.
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