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as in promotions
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 hills
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 elevations
After months of a snow drought, the forecast calls for snow up to two feet in the highest elevations of the Colorado Rockies as May begins.
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Doyle Rice, USA Today, 29 Apr. 2026
In much of Montana, wildflower season peaks by the end of August, but in higher elevations, the blooms can continue into fall.
—Evie Carrick, Travel + Leisure, 27 Apr. 2026
An exhibition curated by Barry Bergdoll and Martin Bressani at the Bard Graduate Center links those three eras, giving a central place to Viollet-le-Duc’s lifelong fascination with moody renderings, exploded perspectives, meticulous elevations, and analytical diagrams.
—Justin Davidson, Curbed, 23 Apr. 2026
Reporting by Michael Deeds • Thunderstorms, heavy rain and small hail were expected to hit the Boise area, with an inch or more of rainfall possible in the Treasure Valley and up to 10 inches of snow at higher elevations near Bogus Basin.
—Idaho Statesman, 22 Apr. 2026
Wind gusts of 30 to 35 mph across lower elevations, including Lake Tahoe where wave heights reach 1 to 3 feet.
—Ca Weather Bot, Sacbee.com, 21 Apr. 2026
However, the shorelines are found at varying elevations across the planet.
—Charles Q. Choi, Space.com, 20 Apr. 2026
Total snow accumulations 3 to 5 inches above 7,000 feet, with 12 to 18 inches possible at the highest elevations of the Sierra Nevada.
—Southern California Weather Report, Oc Register, 19 Apr. 2026
Wind gusts of 30 to 35 mph across lower elevations, including Lake Tahoe where wave heights reach 1 to 3 feet.
—Bay Area Weather Report, Mercury News, 19 Apr. 2026
Doyle Rice, USA Today, 29 Apr. 2026
In much of Montana, wildflower season peaks by the end of August, but in higher elevations, the blooms can continue into fall.
—Evie Carrick, Travel + Leisure, 27 Apr. 2026
An exhibition curated by Barry Bergdoll and Martin Bressani at the Bard Graduate Center links those three eras, giving a central place to Viollet-le-Duc’s lifelong fascination with moody renderings, exploded perspectives, meticulous elevations, and analytical diagrams.
—Justin Davidson, Curbed, 23 Apr. 2026
Reporting by Michael Deeds • Thunderstorms, heavy rain and small hail were expected to hit the Boise area, with an inch or more of rainfall possible in the Treasure Valley and up to 10 inches of snow at higher elevations near Bogus Basin.
—Idaho Statesman, 22 Apr. 2026
Wind gusts of 30 to 35 mph across lower elevations, including Lake Tahoe where wave heights reach 1 to 3 feet.
—Ca Weather Bot, Sacbee.com, 21 Apr. 2026
However, the shorelines are found at varying elevations across the planet.
—Charles Q. Choi, Space.com, 20 Apr. 2026
Total snow accumulations 3 to 5 inches above 7,000 feet, with 12 to 18 inches possible at the highest elevations of the Sierra Nevada.
—Southern California Weather Report, Oc Register, 19 Apr. 2026
Wind gusts of 30 to 35 mph across lower elevations, including Lake Tahoe where wave heights reach 1 to 3 feet.
—Bay Area Weather Report, Mercury News, 19 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for elevations
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Neither his name nor likeness were featured in the promotions, which preceded the 2026 election cycle by nearly three years.—
Mark Pazniokas,
Hartford Courant,
29 Apr. 2026
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Achievement means so much more than just the accolades, the business results and the promotions or career milestones.—
Kathryn Hopkins,
Footwear News,
28 Apr. 2026
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Hillsides covered in fuel The hills surrounding Concepción, Penco and Lirquén appear deep green from the air, carpeted in trees, and in the thickness of these forests lies an insidious risk.—
Stefano Pozzebon,
CNN Money,
26 Apr. 2026
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The surrounding land is also beautiful, with rolling hills, stone walls, and lush private gardens that are currently bursting into bloom.—
James Alexander,
Hartford Courant,
26 Apr. 2026
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But their twin ascents could not have been foreseen based on fair-to-middlin’ careers with the Bay Area schools.—
Jon Wilner,
Mercury News,
24 Apr. 2026
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But now that jet stream is going on near-vertical, scream-inducing drops following by straight-up ascents.—
Seth Borenstein,
Chicago Tribune,
13 Mar. 2026
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While their mounds can be unsightly in lawns, the ants do not sting.—
Mary Marlowe Leverette,
Southern Living,
23 Apr. 2026
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Stale ashtrays and spittoons were everywhere, along with wastebaskets surrounded by mounds of misaimed and crumpled papers.—
Business Columnist,
Los Angeles Times,
22 Apr. 2026
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Today’s advancements, such as waste management and precision irrigation, are not merely choices, but necessary investments for long-term survival.—
Arthur Zaczkiewicz,
Footwear News,
27 Apr. 2026
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The case stands as a powerful example of how advancements in forensic science, particularly utilizing DNA and forensic genetic genealogy, continue to transform cold case investigations, delivering answers even decades after crimes occur.—
Joseph Buczek,
CBS News,
25 Apr. 2026
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The warheads burst open at high altitudes, scattering dozens of smaller bomblets across a wide area that are difficult to intercept.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
19 Apr. 2026
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However, ambient air concentrations at those monitors are different from flare emissions, which are released at higher altitudes than the monitors, which are placed along the borders of the Suncor property.—
Noelle Phillips,
Denver Post,
15 Apr. 2026
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The reserve features high, broken cliffs and deep ravines on headlands overlooking the ocean.—
Kurt Snibbe,
Oc Register,
24 Apr. 2026
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Why book Olive and citrus-topped mountains, cliffs folding into ruddy-brown valleys, white sands and the teal Aegean Sea; western Crete’s scenery is astonishing.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
23 Apr. 2026
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Donations often land in mountains of waste, contributing to plastic leakage in other countries.—
Angela Velasquez,
Footwear News,
27 Apr. 2026
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From Atlantic beaches to Western mountains to central metropolises, there’s a destination suited to every type of traveler.—
Tara Massouleh McCay,
Southern Living,
26 Apr. 2026
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“Elevations.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/elevations. Accessed 1 May. 2026.
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