as in tall
extending to a great distance upward
the brochure described the seaside hotel as "an imposing edifice graced by old world charm, situated atop an altitudinous promontory with panoramic views"
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Adjective
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Avoid tall, isolated trees or other elevated objects.—
KANSAS CITY STAR WEATHER BOT,
Kansas City Star,
25 July 2025 -
Keep a distance from tall, solitary trees or other elevated structures.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
25 July 2025
Adjective
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In Kentucky, the teen firearm suicide rate is 82.5% higher than the national average, according to gun death statistics maintained by the CDC.—
Stephanie Kuzydym,
The Courier-Journal,
29 July 2025
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The highest average annual value suggested for Giddey in the poll was $25 million — but that also was the most common one.—
Joel Lorenzi,
New York Times,
28 July 2025
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“Altitudinous.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/altitudinous. Accessed 6 Aug. 2025.
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