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as in lifted
being positioned above a surface
an elevated monorail that transports visitors all over the theme park
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as in eloquent
very dignified in form, tone, or style
the elevated language of Lincoln's Gettysburg Address
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as in increased
being at a higher level than average
for the next several days temperatures will be a little elevated for this time of year
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as in high
having, characterized by, or arising from a dignified and generous nature
the offspring of this very wealthy family have been instilled with the elevated notion that they should devote their lives to public service
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as in soaring
located at a greater height than average or usual
from their elevated position the machine gunners had a commanding view of the whole battlefield
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as in ecstatic
experiencing or marked by overwhelming usually pleasurable emotion
she's been in an elevated mood all week after hearing that she got the promotion
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as in excited
to fill with great joy
seeing their son ordained as a priest was one of the most elevating moments in their lives
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as in raised
to move from a lower to a higher place or position
the old trick of using a fat phone book to elevate a child to a more comfortable position at the table
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as in promoted
to move higher in rank or position
the announcement that the pope will elevate several prelates to the rank of cardinal
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as in exalted
to assign a high status or value to
a decade in which greed and selfishness were elevated to the rank of virtues
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Recent Examples of elevated
Jordan McPherson, Miami Herald, 29 Mar. 2026
Sheepskin rugs soften the elevated wooden floors.
—Laura Dannen Redman, Robb Report, 29 Mar. 2026
Amber Rambharose, InStyle, 11 Jan. 2026
Justice Delos Santos, Mercury News, 29 Mar. 2026
Toberson also noted that if racing leads to a death or serious injury, the charge can be elevated to a second-degree felony, punishable by up to 20 years in prison.
—Tiffani Jackson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 27 Mar. 2026
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Adjective
Max Meyer didn’t have as much success on Sunday, suffering an elevated pitch count early before settling in, but still managed to get through five innings and keep the game competitive.
—Jordan McPherson, Miami Herald, 29 Mar. 2026
Sheepskin rugs soften the elevated wooden floors.
—Laura Dannen Redman, Robb Report, 29 Mar. 2026
Noun
Make sure to opt for heeled footwear to keep the ensemble elevated.
—Amber Rambharose, InStyle, 11 Jan. 2026
Verb
Borucki elevated a cutter and Judge sent it over the left-field fence, hitting the top of an ambulance.
—Justice Delos Santos, Mercury News, 29 Mar. 2026
Toberson also noted that if racing leads to a death or serious injury, the charge can be elevated to a second-degree felony, punishable by up to 20 years in prison.
—Tiffani Jackson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 27 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for elevated
Adjective
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Several board members commended the speakers and noted that the students were eloquent in their speeches.—
Michelle Mullins,
Chicago Tribune,
17 Mar. 2026
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Under this alignment of eloquent Mercury and unstoppable Mars in your in-depth 8th house, those connections could use a bit of extra attention.—
Tarot.com,
New York Daily News,
15 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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Curtis Reigh, one of nine Republicans running for county commissioner, also cited the lack of public comment at board meetings as a reason for increased interest among candidates, including younger contenders.—
Rhiannon Evans,
Baltimore Sun,
29 Mar. 2026
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Allergy season brings airborne irritants, which include tree, grass, and ragweed pollen that trigger immune responses, which cause increased swelling.—
Matthew Kayser,
USA Today,
25 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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An assembly of planets moves through your ninth house, putting travel, expansion, and higher purpose at the center of your month.—
Kirah Tabourn,
Condé Nast Traveler,
28 Mar. 2026
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Strus went on to enter halftime with a game-high 22 points.—
Anthony Chiang,
Miami Herald,
28 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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The Italian experimentalist goes absolutely haywire on a very overwhelming, very fun half-hour of ecstatic avant metal.—
Sam Goldner,
Pitchfork,
30 Mar. 2026
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Ilia Malinin might have just gone public with his new girlfriend, and his fans aren't too ecstatic about the relationship.—
Tyler Erzberger,
MSNBC Newsweek,
30 Mar. 2026
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The team is excited by Thornton, who made the team as an undrafted rookie last season.—
Mike Kaye
March 26,
Charlotte Observer,
26 Mar. 2026
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My granddaughter was accepted and excited about going to Loyola University.—
Chicago Tribune,
Chicago Tribune,
26 Mar. 2026
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Laying on his side in the crease, the goalie lifted his left pad to stop Dahlin's shot from the slot.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
28 Mar. 2026
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Tatum played the entire fourth quarter for the second straight game, his minutes limit seemingly lifted.—
Zack Cox,
Boston Herald,
28 Mar. 2026
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Vulnerable, voiceless elders in Miami-Dade who are removed from their homes for their own good will likely wind up in the hands of an Adult Protective Services supervisor promoted to a position of unparalleled power despite the objections of family members and whistleblowing colleagues.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
2 Apr. 2026
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He was recently promoted as EMEA content chief Angela Jain gets set to splash the cash on European originals.—
Max Goldbart,
Deadline,
1 Apr. 2026
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The savings plan has been exalted by some as a favorable path to secure a six-figure nest egg for their kids, but personal finance expert Dave Ramsey believes there are better ways to secure wealth.—
Emma Burleigh,
Fortune,
9 Mar. 2026
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And martyrs are exalted in Shiite Islam, Iran’s prevalent faith.—
Nabih Bulos,
Los Angeles Times,
3 Mar. 2026
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“Elevated.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/elevated. Accessed 2 Apr. 2026.
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