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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
Aimee Picchi, CBS News, 5 Mar. 2025
Photo: Getty Images A day previous, Shayk was photographed in a more casual—well, still Shayk-esque and elevated—outfit while in Rio and out on a visit to the samba school.
—Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 5 Mar. 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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Adjective
According to Wall Street analysts, the market reaction reflects investor concerns that a trade war could crimp U.S. economic growth and reignite inflation, putting pressure on U.S. consumers who are already financially strained after grappling with several years of elevated price increases.
—Aimee Picchi, CBS News, 5 Mar. 2025
Photo: Getty Images A day previous, Shayk was photographed in a more casual—well, still Shayk-esque and elevated—outfit while in Rio and out on a visit to the samba school.
—Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 5 Mar. 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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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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Inflation Considerations: Injecting substantial funds into the economy could raise concerns about inflation, as increased demand might outpace supply in specific sectors.—
Shahar Ziv,
Forbes,
20 Feb. 2025
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The dates were subsequently postponed and rescheduled and moved to larger venues with Team Shak citing increased demand.—
Thania Garcia,
Variety,
11 Feb. 2025
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No manager in the American or National League history has won games at a higher clip than Roberts’ .627 winning percentage, and only the Texas Rangers’ Bruce Bochy has more postseason wins (57) among active managers.—
Fabian Ardaya,
The Athletic,
7 Mar. 2025
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The locking lid keeps your food safe and secure inside, and there are three key settings: high, low, and warm.—
Megan Schaltegger,
People.com,
6 Mar. 2025
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Considering the way the Hornets (14-44) fared in the three outings leading into their date with the Mavericks, Lee was probably downright ecstatic.—
Roderick Boone,
Charlotte Observer,
28 Feb. 2025
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Rodriguez said her team got impatient but was ecstatic to see Funez deliver the winner.—
San Diego Union-Tribune,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
27 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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Photo : Anthony Barcelo An aerial view of the hilltop property.—
Tori Latham,
Robb Report,
7 Mar. 2025
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That could deprive the Ukrainian air force of its most important aerial countermeasures at a critical moment in Russia’s three-year wider war on Ukraine.—
David Axe,
Forbes,
7 Mar. 2025
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“Elevated.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/elevated. Accessed 13 Mar. 2025.
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