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as in lifted
being positioned above a surface
an elevated monorail that transports visitors all over the theme park
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as in eloquent
very dignified in form, tone, or style
the elevated language of Lincoln's Gettysburg Address
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as in increased
being at a higher level than average
for the next several days temperatures will be a little elevated for this time of year
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as in high
having, characterized by, or arising from a dignified and generous nature
the offspring of this very wealthy family have been instilled with the elevated notion that they should devote their lives to public service
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as in soaring
located at a greater height than average or usual
from their elevated position the machine gunners had a commanding view of the whole battlefield
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as in ecstatic
experiencing or marked by overwhelming usually pleasurable emotion
she's been in an elevated mood all week after hearing that she got the promotion
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as in excited
to fill with great joy
seeing their son ordained as a priest was one of the most elevating moments in their lives
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as in raised
to move from a lower to a higher place or position
the old trick of using a fat phone book to elevate a child to a more comfortable position at the table
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as in promoted
to move higher in rank or position
the announcement that the pope will elevate several prelates to the rank of cardinal
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as in exalted
to assign a high status or value to
a decade in which greed and selfishness were elevated to the rank of virtues
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Recent Examples of elevated
A.d. Quig, Chicago Tribune, 19 Feb. 2025
Green advocates who envision a tranquil elevated park fear that a subway line would undermine the corridor’s ecological potential, disturb its serene atmosphere, and take up space.
—Paul Dreyer, New York Daily News, 17 Feb. 2025
Amazon, refinery29.com, 4 Jan. 2025
Dupree elevated into the backup role as a freshman and finished with 79 carries for 317 yards and one touchdown while adding 12 catches for 119 yards in 2024.
—Jesse Temple, The Athletic, 3 Jan. 2025
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The letter, dated Feb. 7, stated that the elevated lead levels and presence of Legionella were detected in water at various locations in the building during testing in December and January.
—A.d. Quig, Chicago Tribune, 19 Feb. 2025
Green advocates who envision a tranquil elevated park fear that a subway line would undermine the corridor’s ecological potential, disturb its serene atmosphere, and take up space.
—Paul Dreyer, New York Daily News, 17 Feb. 2025
Verb
Cut from a satin fabric and elevated with its waist cut-outs, double diamante straps & a double side slit.
—Amazon, refinery29.com, 4 Jan. 2025
Dupree elevated into the backup role as a freshman and finished with 79 carries for 317 yards and one touchdown while adding 12 catches for 119 yards in 2024.
—Jesse Temple, The Athletic, 3 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for elevated
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Paper Doll is eloquent and occasionally wrenching about the desire to get out — out of toxic situations, out of the view of paparazzi, and out of one’s own head.—
Miles Klee,
Rolling Stone,
26 Feb. 2025
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In voice-over narration, Angela communicated directly to the audience and shared her innermost thoughts — sometimes eloquent, sometimes inane but always authentic to the volatile experience of being a teenager.—
Meredith Blake,
Los Angeles Times,
2 Dec. 2024
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The production, which features the mesmerizing movement direction of Steven Hoggett, retains its remarkable fluidity despite the increased panting.—
Charles McNulty,
Los Angeles Times,
21 Feb. 2025
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This is a unique time with so many insecurities on a national level, with a higher, increased cost of health centers.—
A.D. Quig,
Chicago Tribune,
17 Feb. 2025
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The risks associated with this type of procedure are generally low and the potential for a good recovery and return to play is high.—
Arthur L. Kellermann,
Forbes,
22 Feb. 2025
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Like its first edition in 1951 – a year in which East-West tensions were high over the future of Berlin and the Korean War – the 75th Berlinale, running from February 13 to 23, has also unfolded in tumultuous times.—
Melanie Goodfellow,
Deadline,
22 Feb. 2025
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Researchers noted the positive effects of ecstatic epilepsy and synthesized fifty-three theoretical models of delusion.—
Rafil Kroll-Zaidi,
Harper's Magazine,
21 Feb. 2025
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Though the Raiders would likely be ecstatic to land Sanders, there is a strong belief that the Colorado signal caller will not fall below No. 3.—
Dan Perry,
Newsweek,
19 Feb. 2025
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Marketers are right to be excited by the potential of AI.—
Forrester,
Forbes,
30 Dec. 2024
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Despite initial concerns around burnout and job displacement, most workers are excited by the prospects of incorporating generative AI into their roles, with 93% of banking employees eager to use it.—
David Parker,
Forbes,
17 Dec. 2024
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An hour later, American said flights were again beginning to board and the FAA lifted the nationwide ground stop.—
David Brennan,
ABC News,
24 Dec. 2024
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And the lamb, which knew what weeping meant, lifted itself from the hay.—
Karen Zautyk,
New York Daily News,
24 Dec. 2024
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He was promoted to assistant city manager in 2013.—
Rosalio Ahumada,
Sacramento Bee,
3 Jan. 2025
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Pippen was promoted from his two-way deal to a roster contract and has played every game for a team with the second-best record in the West.—
Eric Koreen,
The Athletic,
3 Jan. 2025
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Tehran’s rogue regime launched two massive aerial attacks against the Jewish state, a key U.S. ally in the Middle East, in 2024.—
Benjamin Weinthal,
Fox News,
22 Feb. 2025
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Despite executing some of the most legendary aerial feats in the history of the sport, Gordon was a mere runner-up both times (a placement that has become a bit of a controversy over the years).—
Mat Issa,
Forbes,
20 Feb. 2025
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“Elevated.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/elevated. Accessed 6 Mar. 2025.
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