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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
Long-term elevations can be harmful, leading to anxiety, depression, high blood pressure, and heart disease.
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Mark Stibich, Verywell Health, 23 July 2025
Average elevation contributed 25 percent to the score, as higher altitudes offer thinner air and less atmospheric interference—ideal conditions for celestial visibility, the study said.
—Joe Edwards, MSNBC Newsweek, 22 July 2025
Another change wrought by the Trump trade war with China was the elevation of Port Laredo to the No. 1 ranking among all U.S. airports, seaports and border crossings.
—Ken Roberts, Forbes.com, 18 July 2025
The North Rim is at a higher elevation, over 8,000 feet, than the South Rim, which averages about 7,000 feet above sea level.
—Rey Covarrubias Jr, AZCentral.com, 14 July 2025
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Mark Stibich, Verywell Health, 23 July 2025
Average elevation contributed 25 percent to the score, as higher altitudes offer thinner air and less atmospheric interference—ideal conditions for celestial visibility, the study said.
—Joe Edwards, MSNBC Newsweek, 22 July 2025
Another change wrought by the Trump trade war with China was the elevation of Port Laredo to the No. 1 ranking among all U.S. airports, seaports and border crossings.
—Ken Roberts, Forbes.com, 18 July 2025
The North Rim is at a higher elevation, over 8,000 feet, than the South Rim, which averages about 7,000 feet above sea level.
—Rey Covarrubias Jr, AZCentral.com, 14 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for elevation
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This is Fortune 500 Power Moves, a weekly column tracking executive shifts—from appointments and promotions to resignations and retirements—within the highest ranks of Fortune 500 companies.—
Fortune Editors,
Fortune,
25 July 2025
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That earned him a promotion to Triple-A Albuquerque on July 18.—
Kyle Newman,
Denver Post,
25 July 2025
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Two groups of people assembled Friday morning on a dirt hill overlooking a freeway.—
Blake Nelson,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
3 Aug. 2025
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Elsewhere, mountainsides are terraced like gigantic stairs by the harvesting of stone, a ceiling vent sits above a bulldozer at the top of an industrial hill like a halo, and a machine 3-D-prints out shapes with cement as though creating decorations with gray icing for an immense cake.—
Alison Willmore,
Vulture,
1 Aug. 2025
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Residents can check wave height predictions by viewing the NWS Great Lakes Portal, which updates wave heights, wind gusts and air temperature forecasts.—
Sarah Moore,
Freep.com,
31 July 2025
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Ocean measurements showed wave heights of only 10 t0 14 feet -- relatively small for an earthquake of this size.—
Doc Louallen,
ABC News,
30 July 2025
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There are more mountains to climbs on the final stage, which features three difficult ascents and a climb to the finish in Châtel.—
Sophie Kaufman,
Forbes.com,
24 July 2025
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Now a star in his own right, Ozzy married his manager, Sharon Arden, July 4, 1982, and continued his ascent to rock stardom.—
Tracy Wright,
FOXNews.com,
23 July 2025
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For the first time this season Monday, Sandy Alcantara will take the mound for the Marlins unburdened by trade speculation.—
Steve Gorten,
Miami Herald,
2 Aug. 2025
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Impressive performance by a future Hall of Famer on the mound, a rocket home run by another future Hall of Famer at the plate and a pair of singles from the sport’s biggest star.—
John Romano,
The Orlando Sentinel,
2 Aug. 2025
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Boeing's turnaround is gaining altitude, according to Bank of America.—
Lisa Kailai Han,
CNBC,
1 Aug. 2025
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While the vehicle successfully reached the Earth's orbit, an apparent propellant leak caused a loss of altitude.—
Meredith Kile,
People.com,
1 Aug. 2025
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This clearly demonstrates both innovative leadership and potential vulnerability for future advancements.—
Russell Sarder,
Forbes.com,
23 July 2025
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Some Western governments have previously linked Iran's space program to ballistic missile advancement, and this latest test is expected to factor into ongoing diplomatic discussions, including those related to Iran's nuclear program.—
Amir Daftari,
MSNBC Newsweek,
23 July 2025
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Held from June 26 to June 29, hikers travel about 1,500 feet up the mountain, enough times to mimic the height of Mount Everest, which is located between China and Nepal.—
Nicholas Rice,
People.com,
27 July 2025
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New York — President Donald Trump has promised to unleash an economic boom that will turbocharge growth, fatten paychecks and chip away at America’s mountain of debt.—
Matt Egan,
CNN Money,
25 July 2025
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“Elevation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/elevation. Accessed 6 Aug. 2025.
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