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as in promotions
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 hills
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 elevations
The peak of the fall season is dependent on several factors including temperatures, rainfall, elevations and more.
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Marina Johnson, Louisville Courier Journal, 15 Sep. 2025
High temperatures in the lower elevations are anticipated to reach the upper 90s.
—Ca Wildfire Bot, Sacbee.com, 15 Sep. 2025
First, the climbers reportedly spent ten weeks before the expedition sleeping in altitude tents at simulated elevations of up to 23,000 feet (compared to Everest’s peak of just over 29,000 feet).
—Alex Hutchinson, Outside, 15 Sep. 2025
Hunan mountain snakes were found in forests at elevations of about 1,700 feet, researchers said.
—Aspen Pflughoeft, Miami Herald, 15 Sep. 2025
However, the 49ers' elevations for the Seahawks matchup point to good news for the star running back.
—James Brizuela, MSNBC Newsweek, 6 Sep. 2025
At higher elevations, above 5,000 feet, visitors will typically see flowers well into June and July.
—Deb Hopewell, AFAR Media, 24 Mar. 2025
Still, relative humidity values are expected to fall below 25 percent outside of the mountains and around 25 percent in the mountain valleys, with higher values in the higher elevations.
—Nc Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 23 Mar. 2025
Marginally cold air should limit snow accumulation to just a few slushy inches across some of the highest elevations.
—Daniel Peck, ABC News, 23 Mar. 2025
Marina Johnson, Louisville Courier Journal, 15 Sep. 2025
High temperatures in the lower elevations are anticipated to reach the upper 90s.
—Ca Wildfire Bot, Sacbee.com, 15 Sep. 2025
First, the climbers reportedly spent ten weeks before the expedition sleeping in altitude tents at simulated elevations of up to 23,000 feet (compared to Everest’s peak of just over 29,000 feet).
—Alex Hutchinson, Outside, 15 Sep. 2025
Hunan mountain snakes were found in forests at elevations of about 1,700 feet, researchers said.
—Aspen Pflughoeft, Miami Herald, 15 Sep. 2025
However, the 49ers' elevations for the Seahawks matchup point to good news for the star running back.
—James Brizuela, MSNBC Newsweek, 6 Sep. 2025
At higher elevations, above 5,000 feet, visitors will typically see flowers well into June and July.
—Deb Hopewell, AFAR Media, 24 Mar. 2025
Still, relative humidity values are expected to fall below 25 percent outside of the mountains and around 25 percent in the mountain valleys, with higher values in the higher elevations.
—Nc Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 23 Mar. 2025
Marginally cold air should limit snow accumulation to just a few slushy inches across some of the highest elevations.
—Daniel Peck, ABC News, 23 Mar. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for elevations
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Entry-level plans may start under $30 with promotions, while gigabit and multi-gig tiers can cost $100–$150.—
Roxanne Downer,
USA Today,
18 Sep. 2025
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North Carolina The North Carolina Alcoholic Beverage Control (ABC) Commission outlaws the sale of alcoholic beverages through happy hour promotions.—
Andrea Margolis,
FOXNews.com,
18 Sep. 2025
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On the screen were images of rolling hills, deer frolicking in the forest, and waves crashing on the shore.—
Gordon G. Chang,
MSNBC Newsweek,
17 Sep. 2025
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Flip invented the Wheezer Scale for gauging the difficulty of hiking up hills.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
16 Sep. 2025
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Where the gobs of torque on track felt sufficient, if not overwhelming, all of a sudden mashing the throttle at any point in the rev range provided more than enough thrust for any situation, even on steep mountain ascents.—
Michael Teo Van Runkle,
Forbes.com,
17 Sep. 2025
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For her next two ascents, Maus went solo, pushing the pace on the running sections and then moving quickly across the rock.—
Frederick Dreier,
Outside,
12 Sep. 2025
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Taken from burial mounds in southeast Minnesota, the remains had been held by Minnesota institutions for many decades.—
Melissa Olson,
Twin Cities,
14 Sep. 2025
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These enormous mounds of debris left over from the feasts contained thousands of bones.—
Maria Mocerino,
Interesting Engineering,
13 Sep. 2025
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Explore the universe with news on fascinating discoveries, scientific advancements and more.—
Ashley Strickland,
CNN Money,
13 Sep. 2025
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The 18,000-square-foot facility showcases technological advancements in water treatment and helps the fashion sector establish best practices.—
Angela Velasquez,
Sourcing Journal,
12 Sep. 2025
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For an even more premium, rugged build, the Ultra 3 has a 3,000-nit wide-angle OLED screen, satellite connectivity for emergency communications, and superior durability ratings to greater underwater depths and higher altitudes.—
PC Magazine,
PC Magazine,
16 Sep. 2025
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Manabe’s model held information about the gas of the atmosphere, including its water content and equilibrium temperature, at various altitudes.—
Joseph Howlett,
Quanta Magazine,
15 Sep. 2025
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The event, which began 450 feet above the roadway, was named Regent’s Slide, and is still being cleared by crews working for Caltrans, who have been driving steel rods into the side of the steep cliffs to better secure and stabilize the area.—
Paul Rogers,
Mercury News,
19 Sep. 2025
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Corrèze’s natural world is really where the destination shines; between waterfalls, cliffs, lakes, bogs, gorges, and mountains, there’s no shortage of stunning land to explore.—
Opheli Garcia Lawler,
Travel + Leisure,
19 Sep. 2025
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The city of Cusco in the Andes mountains is a common gateway destination for travelers bound for Machu Picchu.—
Jimena De La Quintana,
CNN Money,
17 Sep. 2025
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Road driving proved much more enjoyable, and much more plentiful, on a familiar route from the desert floor to the mountains and back.—
Michael Teo Van Runkle,
Forbes.com,
17 Sep. 2025
Cite this Entry
“Elevations.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/elevations. Accessed 20 Sep. 2025.
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