the stratosphere
noun
1
: the upper layer of the Earth's atmosphere that begins about 7 miles (11 kilometers) above the Earth's surface and ends about 30 miles (50 kilometers) above the Earth's surface
2
: a very high position, level, or amount
Tuition at many colleges has soared into the stratosphere.
His career is clearly headed for the stratosphere.
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This single video launched both this dance and Twisters into the stratosphere.
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Fran Hoepfner, Vulture, 23 Dec. 2024
Crockett was a relatively obscure figure in the halls of Congress until earlier this year, when a verbal sparring match with Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene (R-Ga.), the conservative firebrand, churned headlines and launched Crockett instantly into the stratosphere of liberal superstardom.
—Mike Lillis, The Hill, 17 Dec. 2024
The young director took home the coveted Jury Prize that year, which propelled him into the stratosphere.
—Rhonda Richford, WWD, 13 Dec. 2024
The tactic that’s gained the most attention so far involves mimicking the way volcanic eruptions temporarily cool the planet by spewing sulfur dioxide into the stratosphere, producing a reflective haze.
—Justine Calma, The Verge, 9 Dec. 2024
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Fran Hoepfner, Vulture, 23 Dec. 2024
Crockett was a relatively obscure figure in the halls of Congress until earlier this year, when a verbal sparring match with Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene (R-Ga.), the conservative firebrand, churned headlines and launched Crockett instantly into the stratosphere of liberal superstardom.
—Mike Lillis, The Hill, 17 Dec. 2024
The young director took home the coveted Jury Prize that year, which propelled him into the stratosphere.
—Rhonda Richford, WWD, 13 Dec. 2024
The tactic that’s gained the most attention so far involves mimicking the way volcanic eruptions temporarily cool the planet by spewing sulfur dioxide into the stratosphere, producing a reflective haze.
—Justine Calma, The Verge, 9 Dec. 2024
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“The stratosphere.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/the%20stratosphere. Accessed 5 Jan. 2025.
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