elevations

noun

plural of elevation
1
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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2
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 Ski resorts at higher elevations have received sufficient snowfall but those at lower elevations in the region have thus far been forced to make artificial snow all season. — Marshall Shepherd, Forbes.com, 9 Aug. 2026 Nighttime lows in the mid 60s to low 80s (especially in the higher elevations). — Ca Weather Bot, Sacbee.com, 7 Aug. 2026 Many areas where fires are already burning could see gusts up to 20 mph, while some higher elevations in central Oregon could get up to 35 mph. — Mary Gilbert, CNN Money, 6 Aug. 2026 The research found that facilities with short runways, high elevations and hotter climates may be impacted the most. — Colson Thayer, PEOPLE, 6 Aug. 2026 Through the end of the week, the East Bay will also see near critical fire weather conditions at elevations over 1,000 feet, while the North Bay will see elevated fire weather conditions at elevations over 1,000 feet, the weather service said. — Jason Green, Mercury News, 5 Aug. 2026 But even less extreme heat can create similar challenges at airports with higher elevations or shorter runways. — Rio Yamat, Chicago Tribune, 5 Aug. 2026 Nearly a thousand miles from Tahiti, Fatu Hiva is marked by towering sea cliffs and lush tropical valleys that give way to rolling green hills at the higher, cooler elevations. — Scott Laird, Travel + Leisure, 31 July 2026 Based on historical foliage patterns, the best leaf-peeping is expected to begin in late September in northern states and higher elevations before gradually moving south through October and into early November. — Michele Laufik, Martha Stewart, 30 July 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for elevations
  1. promotions
  2. hills
  3. ascents
  4. mounds
  5. advancements
  6. altitudes
  7. cliffs
  8. mountains
Noun
  • The good news is that while the promotions might end, the restaurants will still be there, serving up lots of goodness.
    — Janet Kusterer, Baltimore Sun, 9 Aug. 2026
  • Over time, however, retailers may begin evaluating whether certain promotions, bundles or low-ticket offers create an outsized number of cash adjustments.
    — Brian Delp, Forbes.com, 7 Aug. 2026
Definition of promotions
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  • The students then used a topographical map from the Internet and CNC machine to get the hills exactly right.
    — John Lauritsen, CBS News, 14 Aug. 2026
  • Just before reaching a mile, the trail begins to flatten, giving hikers a small break, though rolling hills continue for the next half-mile.
    — Maura Fox, San Diego Union-Tribune, 13 Aug. 2026
Definition of hills
Noun
  • Whisenant was known in the climbing community for his speed ascents, including record-setting climbs in Yosemite.
    — Sophie Ziedalski, NBC news, 10 Aug. 2026
  • But that could be starting to reverse, with Caterpillar's and Palantir's post-earnings ascents on Tuesday only adding to confidence.
    — Alex Harring,Sean Conlon,Sarah Min, CNBC, 4 Aug. 2026
Definition of ascents
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  • Look for tunnels, mounds, runways, and feeding damage, and consider whether your plants or soil are bearing the brunt of the problem.
    — Jessica Safavimehr, Southern Living, 5 Aug. 2026
  • Pine trees coat the forest floor with mounds of flammable dead leaves that are springy underfoot but which can smolder long after a blaze.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 31 July 2026
Definition of mounds
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  • These engineering advancements demonstrate that the memory bottleneck is a design choice, poised to disrupt current memory market valuations and reinforce the semiconductor industry's cyclical nature.
    — Jon Markman, Forbes.com, 9 Aug. 2026
  • No one in the nuclear industry really understood the massive technological advancements made in oil drilling within the last 10 to 20 years, Baltzer told Fortune.
    — Jordan Blum, Fortune, 9 Aug. 2026
Definition of advancements
Noun
  • Currently, scientists don't have a precise understanding of the chemical reactions that occur between the pollutants and the atmospheric gases at high altitudes.
    — Tereza Pultarova, Space.com, 11 Aug. 2026
  • The lightweight carbon-fiber blades allow engineers to adjust airflow quickly during free-flight testing and simulate flight at higher altitudes.
    — Amy Galo, FOXNews.com, 3 Aug. 2026
Definition of altitudes
Noun
  • Big Bend National Park, Texas — The towering cliffs, jagged mountain tops, and punishing desert climate of the Big Bend region in Texas have long proved to be the best barrier the United States could have with Mexico.
    — Ashley Killough, CNN Money, 13 Aug. 2026
  • The park was scheduled to open last year, but was delayed when winter rains caused two major landslides along its cliffs, requiring significant shoring up to keep an emergency access route open.
    — Paul Rogers, Mercury News, 13 Aug. 2026
Definition of cliffs
Noun
  • Bannister’s wife, Gigi, told TMZ that the actor died peacefully at their home in the San Bernardino County mountains early Sunday.
    — Tim Lammers, Forbes.com, 11 Aug. 2026
  • Mountaineering accidents are common in northern Pakistan, home to some of the world’s highest mountains.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 11 Aug. 2026
Definition of mountains

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