the stratosphere
noun
1
: the upper layer of the Earth's atmosphere that begins about 7 miles (11 kilometers) above the Earth's surface and ends about 30 miles (50 kilometers) above the Earth's surface
2
: a very high position, level, or amount
Tuition at many colleges has soared into the stratosphere.
His career is clearly headed for the stratosphere.
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What To Know According to the National Weather Service (NWS), the Arctic polar vortex is a powerful band of west-to-east winds that develops in the stratosphere, about 10 to 30 miles above the North Pole, during the winter season.
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George Monastiriakos, Newsweek, 30 Dec. 2024
The phenomenon has led to the weakening of the arctic polar vortex—a strong band of winds in the stratosphere surrounding the North Pole—which has brought extreme cold to parts of Asia and North America.
—Mary Whitfill Roeloffs, Forbes, 19 Dec. 2024
Their bruised appearances may come from upper clouds parting to reveal darker layers underneath, or perhaps a dark cloud tower looming in the stratosphere.
—Shi En Kim, Smithsonian Magazine, 5 Nov. 2024
With Pearsall getting short of breath out of excitement after Monday’s low-key walkthrough practice, his emotions with family and friends present for his debut will be in the stratosphere.
—Jerry McDonald, The Mercury News, 19 Oct. 2024
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George Monastiriakos, Newsweek, 30 Dec. 2024
The phenomenon has led to the weakening of the arctic polar vortex—a strong band of winds in the stratosphere surrounding the North Pole—which has brought extreme cold to parts of Asia and North America.
—Mary Whitfill Roeloffs, Forbes, 19 Dec. 2024
Their bruised appearances may come from upper clouds parting to reveal darker layers underneath, or perhaps a dark cloud tower looming in the stratosphere.
—Shi En Kim, Smithsonian Magazine, 5 Nov. 2024
With Pearsall getting short of breath out of excitement after Monday’s low-key walkthrough practice, his emotions with family and friends present for his debut will be in the stratosphere.
—Jerry McDonald, The Mercury News, 19 Oct. 2024
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“The stratosphere.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/the%20stratosphere. Accessed 7 Jan. 2025.
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