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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 few remaining individuals live in barren, rugged terrain at high elevations.
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Clara Harter, Los Angeles Times, 11 Feb. 2026
The first significant storm in five weeks continued to douse the Bay Area with rain, bringing about 1 foot of snow to the Sierra at the higher elevations.
—Paul Rogers, Mercury News, 11 Feb. 2026
The highest elevations on most islands have seen a foot or more of rainfall over the weekend.
—ABC News, 10 Feb. 2026
This is not snow in Denver or along the Front Range, but mountain snow at higher elevations, the kind that feeds reservoirs and rivers during spring runoff and sustains water supplies into early summer.
—Joe Ruch, CBS News, 10 Feb. 2026
The vivid hues of wildflowers like mariposa lilies, desert five-spot, and lilac sunbonnets transform Death Valley starting in mid-February, although blooms can last well into the summer months in the park’s higher, cooler elevations.
—Cu Fleshman, Travel + Leisure, 8 Feb. 2026
The second, $400,000, was to tuckpoint masonry on all elevations.
—Amy Lavalley, Chicago Tribune, 1 Feb. 2026
Light accumulations up to half an inch are possible across the lower elevations, with up to an inch across the higher elevations.
—Nc Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 26 Jan. 2026
Snow and ice become more common as the road climbs into higher elevations, and slick patches often linger well beyond the metro area.
—Staff Report, Hartford Courant, 24 Jan. 2026
Clara Harter, Los Angeles Times, 11 Feb. 2026
The first significant storm in five weeks continued to douse the Bay Area with rain, bringing about 1 foot of snow to the Sierra at the higher elevations.
—Paul Rogers, Mercury News, 11 Feb. 2026
The highest elevations on most islands have seen a foot or more of rainfall over the weekend.
—ABC News, 10 Feb. 2026
This is not snow in Denver or along the Front Range, but mountain snow at higher elevations, the kind that feeds reservoirs and rivers during spring runoff and sustains water supplies into early summer.
—Joe Ruch, CBS News, 10 Feb. 2026
The vivid hues of wildflowers like mariposa lilies, desert five-spot, and lilac sunbonnets transform Death Valley starting in mid-February, although blooms can last well into the summer months in the park’s higher, cooler elevations.
—Cu Fleshman, Travel + Leisure, 8 Feb. 2026
The second, $400,000, was to tuckpoint masonry on all elevations.
—Amy Lavalley, Chicago Tribune, 1 Feb. 2026
Light accumulations up to half an inch are possible across the lower elevations, with up to an inch across the higher elevations.
—Nc Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 26 Jan. 2026
Snow and ice become more common as the road climbs into higher elevations, and slick patches often linger well beyond the metro area.
—Staff Report, Hartford Courant, 24 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for elevations
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On Wednesday the company reported better-than-expected sales and delivered beats on the top and bottom lines, driven by buzzy promotions and value offerings.—
Kate Rogers,
CNBC,
11 Feb. 2026
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More than 87% of influencer posts on social media about such tests (including full-body MRI, multi-cancer early detection tests and more) offered a positive spin, according to a JAMA study published in February 2025; about 84% were overt promotions.—
David Oliver,
USA Today,
11 Feb. 2026
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Beyond them, the concrete of the 21st century falls away, replaced by creamy pillars and marble paving stretching into the distance, with green hills beyond.—
Maureen O'Hare,
CNN Money,
9 Feb. 2026
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From the West Side to the East Side, the riverfront to the surrounding hills, Cincinnati is a city of 52 unique neighborhoods.—
David Ferrara,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
8 Feb. 2026
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The film offers a sharp study of what drives so many to attempt near-impossible ascents, and why audiences can’t stop watching them in turn.—
Shirley Li,
The Atlantic,
14 Feb. 2026
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Teams of male and female competitors will race on longer courses than the sprints, with two ascents and two descents.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
4 Feb. 2026
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Jim Lapic, master gardener with the Penn State Master Gardener Program, uses broken terracotta pots and places them along the sides of his garden mounds.—
Michelle Mastro,
Martha Stewart,
6 Feb. 2026
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Another repost shows mounds of garbage piled up in New York City after the recent snowstorm.—
Bart Jansen,
USA Today,
6 Feb. 2026
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According to Chinese experts, such events highlight the country’s technological prowess and advancements in robotics, including their applications.—
Atharva Gosavi,
Interesting Engineering,
10 Feb. 2026
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Despite significant advancements in medical research, a troubling disparity persists in funding allocated to women-specific medical research.—
Michelle Kaufman,
Baltimore Sun,
9 Feb. 2026
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Their endurance has been proven in flight testing, demonstrating high subsonic speeds – 200+ nautical mile range at low altitudes and 60+ minutes duration.—
Prabhat Ranjan Mishra,
Interesting Engineering,
11 Feb. 2026
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Not to mention helping with recovery and swelling afterwards, particularly when skiing at higher altitudes.—
Jonathan Thompson,
Travel + Leisure,
9 Feb. 2026
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The aerial views were surreal—cliffs tumbling into aquamarine seas, olive groves stitched like patchwork across the land—Mallorca, seen from the gods’ point of view.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
11 Feb. 2026
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Heightened emotions + cliffs = proceed carefully.—
Ana Gutierrez,
Austin American Statesman,
11 Feb. 2026
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Where once mountains were blanketed in thick white powder, many lie bare well into winter.—
Laura Paddison,
CNN Money,
10 Feb. 2026
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This is, of course, impacting snowpack in California’s mountains — snow that is a vital source of water for the state’s agriculture, recreation (ski tourism), and energy.—
Monica Garske,
USA Today,
10 Feb. 2026
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“Elevations.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/elevations. Accessed 15 Feb. 2026.
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