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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
Alicia Adamczyk, Fortune, 3 Nov. 2024
Yet, there have been some iterations over the years that are a bit more elevated, like the newest addition: the Radiomir Perpetual Calendar GMT Goldtech.
—Cait Bazemore, Robb Report, 31 Oct. 2024
Susan Mulcahy, The Hollywood Reporter, 4 Oct. 2024
The groom kept his look relaxed yet elevated in a tan suit, white button-down shirt, and, of course, no shoes.
—Shelby Wax, Vogue, 3 Oct. 2024
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Others are looking at corporate earnings, particularly higher quality balance sheets as rates remain elevated with the Fed just beginning to cut.
—Alicia Adamczyk, Fortune, 3 Nov. 2024
Yet, there have been some iterations over the years that are a bit more elevated, like the newest addition: the Radiomir Perpetual Calendar GMT Goldtech.
—Cait Bazemore, Robb Report, 31 Oct. 2024
Verb
Bob Squier, a Democrat, and Roger Ailes, a Republican, appeared as dueling talking heads on the Today show in the 1980s in part because their profiles had been elevated by regular appearances on Page Six.
—Susan Mulcahy, The Hollywood Reporter, 4 Oct. 2024
The groom kept his look relaxed yet elevated in a tan suit, white button-down shirt, and, of course, no shoes.
—Shelby Wax, Vogue, 3 Oct. 2024
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An unusually eloquent waiter—an aspiring actor—took our order and returned with the plates: pork shoulder for Graham, a hockey-puck-size fish cake with anchovy sauce for me.Anna Russell, The New Yorker, 24 Oct. 2024
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In a lengthy and eloquent letter, Laura set down her husband’s final hours.Paul Lindholdt, JSTOR Daily, 11 Sep. 2024
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Larger body sizes translates to several advantages for these predators, such as increased buoyancy, energy storage, and the ability to undertake long migrations.Melissa Cristina Marquez, Forbes, 1 Nov. 2024
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Since the 2020 presidential race, the platform has loosened its guidelines, allowing increased spread of political misinformation.Andrew Paul, Popular Science, 31 Oct. 2024
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But after visiting this slice of high desert (and subsequently moving here), my appreciation and fondness for the Southwest’s geological diversity, and that of Sedona’s upper Sonoran Desert region has only deepened.Erin Strout, Outside Online, 11 Nov. 2024
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The higher the rank, the richer in rational points the curve will be.Joseph Howlett, Quanta Magazine, 11 Nov. 2024
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In 2007, when the wreck was found, the group was ecstatic.Sam Knight, The New Yorker, 4 Nov. 2024
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Just two days after the video of his costume went viral, Erin showed off her son's ecstatic reaction to receiving the tickets in yet another TikTok.Charlotte Phillipp, People.com, 3 Nov. 2024
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Alonso’s 228th big league homer was his most dramatic, a three-run shot that sparked a four-run ninth inning and lifted the Mets past the Brewers, 4-2, and into the NL Division Series against the rival Phillies.Jerry Beach, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
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As canvassers continued to fill the bar, Chris Love, the Arizona for Abortion Access spokesperson, lifted her braids from her neck, then dabbed at her forehead with a towel.Rachel Monroe, The New Yorker, 4 Oct. 2024
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Verve Label Group, a division of Universal Music Group, has promoted Jamie Krents to CEO-president and Dawn Olejar to chief operating officer, effective immediately.Jem Aswad, Variety, 3 Oct. 2024
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That said, tech companies still need to solve the need for sports to be discussed, promoted and a part of the consumer conversation – between the actual live events.Alex Sherman, CNBC, 3 Oct. 2024
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The decrease was primarily due to a reduction in aerial platform and chassis sales.Quartz Bot, Quartz, 7 Nov. 2024
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The United States sent a bomber to Northeast Asia for a trilateral aerial exercise with its allies on Sunday, following North Korea's test launch of a new nuclear ballistic missile.David Faris, Newsweek, 4 Nov. 2024
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Set in the majestic French Pyrenees, the film addresses the battle between heritage and modernity as the reintroduction of brown bears collides head first with a traditional shepherding community.Zac Ntim, Deadline, 5 Nov. 2024
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Instead of snowfall and frigid temperatures, guests are treated to majestic beaches and warm ocean breezes.Robin Raven, Forbes, 4 Nov. 2024
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“Elevated.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/elevated. Accessed 24 Nov. 2024.
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