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as in promotion
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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as in hill
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 elevation
Meanwhile warm, humid air streams northward from the Gulf of Mexico, moving at a lower elevation.
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Mark Fischetti, Scientific American, 21 Apr. 2025
Named for the elevation of Ketchum, Idaho, 5850 Fest took place between March 20-27 and brought athletes, top chefs, comedians, and musicians together; and, at least for one week, nearly tripled the population of the small mountain west town.
—Kristin L. Wolfe, Forbes.com, 21 Apr. 2025
The elevation of an African pope would be not only symbolic but also reflective of the Church's evolving global demographic footprint.
—Josh Hammer, MSNBC Newsweek, 21 Apr. 2025
A number of Pacific Northwest ski resorts, especially at higher elevations, could see 1-2 feet of new snow.
—Ramon Padilla, USA Today, 8 Apr. 2025
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Mark Fischetti, Scientific American, 21 Apr. 2025
Named for the elevation of Ketchum, Idaho, 5850 Fest took place between March 20-27 and brought athletes, top chefs, comedians, and musicians together; and, at least for one week, nearly tripled the population of the small mountain west town.
—Kristin L. Wolfe, Forbes.com, 21 Apr. 2025
The elevation of an African pope would be not only symbolic but also reflective of the Church's evolving global demographic footprint.
—Josh Hammer, MSNBC Newsweek, 21 Apr. 2025
A number of Pacific Northwest ski resorts, especially at higher elevations, could see 1-2 feet of new snow.
—Ramon Padilla, USA Today, 8 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for elevation
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In the past, only non-discounted stays qualified for free dining deals, but next year, guests will be able to couple that benefit with other promotions.—
Eve Chen,
USA Today,
22 Apr. 2025
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Even before the current wave of promotions, college students had established themselves as AI’s power users.—
Lila Shroff,
The Atlantic,
21 Apr. 2025
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The spa has a similar indoor-outdoor feel: the yoga studio looks out onto greenery while hot and cold plunge pools come with a wide view of the hills.—
Elise Taylor,
Vogue,
17 Apr. 2025
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If finding indoor shelter is not an option: Avoid open fields, the top of a hill, or a ridge top.—
KANSAS CITY STAR WEATHER BOT,
Kansas City Star,
17 Apr. 2025
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Fit is essential, so tailor your dress to your heel height to ensure a polished look.—
Nneya Richards,
Travel + Leisure,
26 Apr. 2025
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Data was collected on the participants' eating and lifestyle habits, blood pressure, medical history, and height and weight.—
Ashley J. DiMella,
FOXNews.com,
26 Apr. 2025
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But the ascent of Elaida means a reactionary who loves the color red and wants to Make the Aes Sedai Great Again is in charge.—
Sean T. Collins,
Vulture,
17 Apr. 2025
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At the same time, Representative Newt Gingrich from Georgia was already in ascent, assuming the position of House Minority Whip in March 1989.—
Eli Amdur,
Forbes.com,
13 Apr. 2025
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Ohtani should find his way back to the mound at some point this season and reestablish himself as a dominant force, not only as a batter but also as a pitcher.—
Thomas G. Moukawsher,
MSNBC Newsweek,
17 Apr. 2025
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With a left-hander on the mound, Oscar Gonzalez will start in left field and Yuli Gurriel will serve as the DH, sending Gavin Sheets to a pinch-hitting role.—
Jeff Sanders,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
15 Apr. 2025
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Following the liftoff, the rocket will help to deploy the satellites at an altitude of 280 miles above Earth.—
Eric Lagatta,
USA Today,
28 Apr. 2025
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The space shuttle Discovery deployed Hubble at an altitude of 380 miles (610 kilometers) on April 24, 1990.—
Mike Wall,
Space.com,
24 Apr. 2025
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In fact, researchers have theorized that fusion could generate nearly limitless amounts of safe and clean energy on Earth, but the scientific advancements that could make this possible on a large scale are still decades away.—
Margherita Bassi,
Smithsonian Magazine,
18 Apr. 2025
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The announcement marks the first advancement toward a full agreement that was thrown into jeopardy by rounds of tense talks and Zelensky's disastrous White House visit in February.—
Nicholas Creel,
MSNBC Newsweek,
18 Apr. 2025
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John Shine described to me a research trip to the hostile mountain environs of Tasmania, where snakes stay under cover except for the 20 or 30 warm days each year.—
Stephen S. Hall,
Time,
21 Apr. 2025
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Dense banks of sponges cling to the summits and slopes of underwater mountains.—
Christian Elliott,
Smithsonian Magazine,
21 Apr. 2025
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“Elevation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/elevation. Accessed 1 May. 2025.
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