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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Meanwhile, noxious chemicals from the eruptions or even an uptick in ultraviolet radiation from ozone-destroying chemicals injected into the stratosphere could all have played a role.
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Bypaul Voosen, science.org, 12 Sep. 2024
Extremophiles have been found in hydrothermal vents, inside Earth’s crust, on Antarctica, in the stratosphere and beyond.
—Sarah Kuta, Smithsonian Magazine, 8 Aug. 2024
Blowing up last year on TikTok and seeing his career hit the stratosphere almost overnight, Rife has amassed over 35.6 million followers and over 2.5 billion views globally on social media.
—Matt Grobar, Deadline, 18 July 2024
Perfectly capturing an authentic retro aesthetic, Joe DeBoer and Kyle McConaghy’s indie horror-synth thriller is a total gem and should launch this directing team into the stratosphere.
—Jack Dunn, Variety, 17 Sep. 2024
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Bypaul Voosen, science.org, 12 Sep. 2024
Extremophiles have been found in hydrothermal vents, inside Earth’s crust, on Antarctica, in the stratosphere and beyond.
—Sarah Kuta, Smithsonian Magazine, 8 Aug. 2024
Blowing up last year on TikTok and seeing his career hit the stratosphere almost overnight, Rife has amassed over 35.6 million followers and over 2.5 billion views globally on social media.
—Matt Grobar, Deadline, 18 July 2024
Perfectly capturing an authentic retro aesthetic, Joe DeBoer and Kyle McConaghy’s indie horror-synth thriller is a total gem and should launch this directing team into the stratosphere.
—Jack Dunn, Variety, 17 Sep. 2024
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“The stratosphere.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/the%20stratosphere. Accessed 2 Oct. 2024.
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