as in elevation
an area of high ground
the air is thinner at higher altitudes
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Recent Examples of altitudes
This results in a wine that balances richness with freshness, showcasing the varietal's potential when grown at higher altitudes.
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Joseph V Micallef, Forbes, 7 Jan. 2025
In ice storms, temperatures can be much warmer at higher altitudes—ranging from 45 to 50 degrees—while the surface temperature remains below freezing.
—Amanda Castro, Newsweek, 3 Jan. 2025
Both the constellation and the shower are named after an instrument called the quadrant, which was once used to measure the altitudes of stars and other bodies in the night sky.
—Katrina Miller, New York Times, 2 Jan. 2025
Rainfall at those higher altitudes eventually drained into the rivers and streams that ultimately destroyed places like Erwin.
—Lauren Sausser and Holly K. Hacker, The Tennessean, 30 Dec. 2024
Warmer temperatures at higher altitudes can create an inversion, putting a cap on cooler air nearer the ground.
—Shaun McKinnon, The Arizona Republic, 23 Dec. 2024
The zoo is home to Chilean flamingoes, which are smaller, live in high altitudes and can tolerate extreme temperatures — even well below freezing — much more so than the Caribbean kind, which Bernier said the zoo once owned and had to put inside a building for half the year.
—Rebecca Johnson, Chicago Tribune, 20 Dec. 2024
At high altitudes, rays reflect off surfaces like clouds or the airplane wing.
—Sara Button, AFAR Media, 19 Dec. 2024
The 24 satellites that Mission Space is building will be deployed in multiple layers at different altitudes to see the difference of data between the layers.
—John Koetsier, Forbes, 18 Dec. 2024
Joseph V Micallef, Forbes, 7 Jan. 2025
In ice storms, temperatures can be much warmer at higher altitudes—ranging from 45 to 50 degrees—while the surface temperature remains below freezing.
—Amanda Castro, Newsweek, 3 Jan. 2025
Both the constellation and the shower are named after an instrument called the quadrant, which was once used to measure the altitudes of stars and other bodies in the night sky.
—Katrina Miller, New York Times, 2 Jan. 2025
Rainfall at those higher altitudes eventually drained into the rivers and streams that ultimately destroyed places like Erwin.
—Lauren Sausser and Holly K. Hacker, The Tennessean, 30 Dec. 2024
Warmer temperatures at higher altitudes can create an inversion, putting a cap on cooler air nearer the ground.
—Shaun McKinnon, The Arizona Republic, 23 Dec. 2024
The zoo is home to Chilean flamingoes, which are smaller, live in high altitudes and can tolerate extreme temperatures — even well below freezing — much more so than the Caribbean kind, which Bernier said the zoo once owned and had to put inside a building for half the year.
—Rebecca Johnson, Chicago Tribune, 20 Dec. 2024
At high altitudes, rays reflect off surfaces like clouds or the airplane wing.
—Sara Button, AFAR Media, 19 Dec. 2024
The 24 satellites that Mission Space is building will be deployed in multiple layers at different altitudes to see the difference of data between the layers.
—John Koetsier, Forbes, 18 Dec. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for altitudes
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The two-lift operation, with 1,150 skiable acres and a summit elevation of 7,177 feet, lies about 140 miles north of Pomerelle.—
Elaine Glusac,
New York Times,
18 Feb. 2025
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For portions of northeast Kentucky and southeast, southern, and western West Virginia, the NWS said between 3 and 5 inches was possible at lower elevations, while higher terrain could see between 4 and 7.—
Matt Robison,
Newsweek,
18 Feb. 2025
Noun
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Its sharp lines and stucco finish nod to traditional Mexican architecture, contrasting with the nearby rolling hills.—
Silvia Benedetti,
ARTnews.com,
27 Feb. 2025
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This Asian Destination Was Named the Most Welcoming in the World — and It's Called the '8th Wonder of the World' by Locals Where to Stay Sam & Lola’s Surrounded by coconut and mango trees on the hill between Pehebiya Beach and Hiriketiya Bay are two A-frame pool villas.—
Katie Lockhart,
Travel + Leisure,
27 Feb. 2025
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Consider height: Male individuals are, on average, about 8 percent taller than female ones.—
Agustín Fuentes,
Scientific American,
25 Feb. 2025
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Gilbert has more height and is listed at 6-7 and 233 pounds, while Schott is 6-3 and 215 pounds.—
Adam Lichtenstein,
Sun Sentinel,
24 Feb. 2025
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But even with the possibility of less-than-perfect powder conditions, a trip to Lake Tahoe’s aquamarine waters and rolling mountain ranges, grim Old West histories, and peppy post-Covid population boom is a very good idea this time of year.—
Alessandra Codinha,
Vogue,
20 Feb. 2025
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The two-hour journey cost $70 and was seamless, offering stunning coastal and mountain views along the famous Ruta de Flores.—
Rachel Fletcher,
Architectural Digest,
20 Feb. 2025
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“Altitudes.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/altitudes. Accessed 3 Mar. 2025.
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