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as in promotion
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 hill
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 elevation
Chinese officials have watched with unease the elevation of the Quad security dialogue between India, the US and its allies Australia and Japan, widely seen as a bid to counter China.
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Simone McCarthy, CNN Money, 31 Aug. 2025
Accessibility and Sustainability The resort is set on a hill within a lush river valley with varying elevations and many steps, and does not have elevators.
—Samantha Leal, Travel + Leisure, 31 Aug. 2025
At high elevations, cold air turns heavy monsoon precipitation into snowfall that sustains the ice.
—Bojan Stojkovski, Interesting Engineering, 30 Aug. 2025
Both groups reported feeling equally anxious and showed similar heart rate elevation during the mock interview.
—New Atlas, 21 Aug. 2025
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Simone McCarthy, CNN Money, 31 Aug. 2025
Accessibility and Sustainability The resort is set on a hill within a lush river valley with varying elevations and many steps, and does not have elevators.
—Samantha Leal, Travel + Leisure, 31 Aug. 2025
At high elevations, cold air turns heavy monsoon precipitation into snowfall that sustains the ice.
—Bojan Stojkovski, Interesting Engineering, 30 Aug. 2025
Both groups reported feeling equally anxious and showed similar heart rate elevation during the mock interview.
—New Atlas, 21 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for elevation
Noun
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The edge-of-roster promotions of pitchers like Ryan Borucki and Easton Lucas won’t suddenly save the bullpen.—
Mitch Bannon,
New York Times,
4 Sep. 2025
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While the brand initially started off as a column in a youth-run magazine, Dimoldenberg parlayed the idea into a digital series which is now increasingly being used by film marketing teams as part of the press cycle for film promotion.—
Diana Lodderhose,
Deadline,
4 Sep. 2025
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The city lies close to the Tennessee border and is part of the larger Tennessee Valley region, which is known for its rolling hills, rivers, and strong ties to aerospace and defense industries.—
Hannah Parry,
MSNBC Newsweek,
3 Sep. 2025
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Every window, patio, and balcony is a reminder of Terranea’s coastal location among the stunning hills and cliffs of the Palos Verdes Peninsula.—
Patricia Doherty,
Travel + Leisure,
2 Sep. 2025
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Heeled mules are the ideal way to take both your style and your feet (literally) to new heights.—
Amber Cardullo,
Travel + Leisure,
7 Sep. 2025
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Recently, however, both teams have elevated themselves to greater heights.—
Quentin Corpuel,
Kansas City Star,
6 Sep. 2025
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Released in August 2024, the song’s ascent was a slow burn.—
Kyle Denis,
Billboard,
4 Sep. 2025
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The very effort meant to stall its ascent is accelerating it.—
Craig S. Smith,
Forbes.com,
2 Sep. 2025
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Shortly after scoring the Phillies’ second run in a series-clinching 2-0 win against the Milwaukee Brewers on Thursday, Bader saved what might have been a home run, then chest-bumped Marsh as closer Jhoan Duran smiled on the mound.—
Charlotte Varnes,
New York Times,
5 Sep. 2025
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Explore the reconstructed mound and structures to learn about the rich Native American history of the region.—
Melissa Oyler,
Charlotte Observer,
5 Sep. 2025
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Under that landmark deal, Indonesia will acquire a whopping 60 TB3s and nine of Baykar’s sophisticated, multirole Akinci high-altitude long-endurance drones.—
Paul Iddon,
Forbes.com,
2 Sep. 2025
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The altitude is low enough to allow for things like satellites to circle Earth fairly quickly.—
Eric Lagatta,
AZCentral.com,
2 Sep. 2025
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The top floors of the museum are dedicated to African American culture and the pivotal role Black Americans have played in everything from music and literature to technological advancements and the military.—
Christopher Cann,
USA Today,
6 Sep. 2025
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But the parade, commemorating the end of World War II, was undoubtedly intended to telegraph the rapid advancement of the world’s largest military, and signal Xi’s growing ability to project hard power on the world stage.—
Simone McCarthy,
CNN Money,
6 Sep. 2025
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As of publication time, Simpson has reached 11 mountain peaks.—
David Chiu,
PEOPLE,
8 Sep. 2025
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So, building here is an homage to Aspen’s past, a way of honoring the pioneers who helped transform a quiet mountain town into an international destination.—
Jordi Lippe-McGraw,
Forbes.com,
8 Sep. 2025
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“Elevation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/elevation. Accessed 9 Sep. 2025.
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