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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The footage also shows off the team's abilities with scenes of Johnny igniting his whole body to fly through the stratosphere and Sue conjuring force fields.
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Nick Romano, EW.com, 4 Feb. 2025
He’s ceded control over his media empire, Revolt, and is no longer a partner in the liquor brands that sent his net worth into the stratosphere.
—Nancy Dillon, Rolling Stone, 28 Jan. 2025
More:Powerful polar vortex in the stratosphere brings frigid temperatures to US
A 'significant' amount of Lake Erie is covered with ice
Footage obtained by USA TODAY shows the view of the Manitoulin at a standstill in the middle of the lake.
—Taylor Ardrey, USA TODAY, 24 Jan. 2025
The polar vortex is a large area of low pressure and cold air surrounding the Earth's poles, located approximately 10 to 30 miles above the North Pole in the stratosphere.
—Dan Perry, Newsweek, 4 Jan. 2025
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Nick Romano, EW.com, 4 Feb. 2025
He’s ceded control over his media empire, Revolt, and is no longer a partner in the liquor brands that sent his net worth into the stratosphere.
—Nancy Dillon, Rolling Stone, 28 Jan. 2025
More:Powerful polar vortex in the stratosphere brings frigid temperatures to US
A 'significant' amount of Lake Erie is covered with ice
Footage obtained by USA TODAY shows the view of the Manitoulin at a standstill in the middle of the lake.
—Taylor Ardrey, USA TODAY, 24 Jan. 2025
The polar vortex is a large area of low pressure and cold air surrounding the Earth's poles, located approximately 10 to 30 miles above the North Pole in the stratosphere.
—Dan Perry, Newsweek, 4 Jan. 2025
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“The stratosphere.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/the%20stratosphere. Accessed 23 Feb. 2025.
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