as in ascent
the act or an instance of rising or climbing up
her ascension from the freshman to the varsity team was evidence of how much she had improved in one season
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Recent Examples of ascension
In the end, all of the cardinals’ bickering and betrayal can’t thwart an ascension of feminine power that feels preordained.
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Louis Peitzman, Vulture, 23 Apr. 2025
His ascension to the papacy widely celebrated here.
—ABC News, 11 May 2025
In 2019, The Two Popes followed the story of Francis’ ascension, and picked up three Oscar nominations, including a nod for Jonathan Pryce for his portrayal of Francis.
—Mckinley Franklin, HollywoodReporter, 7 May 2025
In 2016, following Francis’ ascension after Pope Benedict XVI’s resignation in 2013, Farrell was tapped for a Vatican role leading the new Dicastery for the Laity, the Family and Life.
—Chad De Guzman, Time, 22 Apr. 2025
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Louis Peitzman, Vulture, 23 Apr. 2025
His ascension to the papacy widely celebrated here.
—ABC News, 11 May 2025
In 2019, The Two Popes followed the story of Francis’ ascension, and picked up three Oscar nominations, including a nod for Jonathan Pryce for his portrayal of Francis.
—Mckinley Franklin, HollywoodReporter, 7 May 2025
In 2016, following Francis’ ascension after Pope Benedict XVI’s resignation in 2013, Farrell was tapped for a Vatican role leading the new Dicastery for the Laity, the Family and Life.
—Chad De Guzman, Time, 22 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for ascension
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Protecting Authentic Japanese Whisky The ascent of Japanese whisky on the world’s stage came with an unfortunate side effect: a more deceptive counterpart masquerading under the same name.—
Chris Perugini,
Forbes.com,
5 June 2025
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The ascent of this 32-year-old Dane has been breathtaking, but the artist, a man at ease with himself, is taking it all in stride.—
Laird Borrelli-Persson,
Vogue,
2 June 2025
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Sure enough, Saturday evening’s result helped Sporting KC (4-8-4) climb into 12th place in Major League Soccer’s Western Conference, just four points shy of a coveted postseason berth.—
Daniel Sperry,
Kansas City Star,
1 June 2025
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Mike Tobin opens up on 'arduous' Mount Everest climb Fox News senior correspondent Mike Tobin shares details on his training regimen and the challenges of reaching Mount Everest's summit to raise awareness for the suicide rate among U.S. veterans and first responders.—
Ashley J. DiMella,
FOXNews.com,
30 May 2025
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“Ascension.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ascension. Accessed 11 Jun. 2025.
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