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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
Max Golembo, ABC News, 27 Dec. 2024
Meanwhile, his wife, The Substance’s Qualley, 30, looked elevated and sleek in a maroon coat and black tights.
—Bailey Richards, People.com, 28 Dec. 2024
Mark Jones, The Arizona Republic, 16 Dec. 2024
Safeties at the end of the game were Cam Lewis, with one previous start at that position in 2022, and Kareem Jackson, elevated from the practice squad for his first game this year.
—Tim Graham, The Athletic, 16 Dec. 2024
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On Saturday, an elevated tornado threat is forecast from Louisiana to Alabama.
—Max Golembo, ABC News, 27 Dec. 2024
Meanwhile, his wife, The Substance’s Qualley, 30, looked elevated and sleek in a maroon coat and black tights.
—Bailey Richards, People.com, 28 Dec. 2024
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The first Black American to be elevated to a top national diplomatic post, Powell took the oath of office about a month later after unanimous Senate confirmation.
—Mark Jones, The Arizona Republic, 16 Dec. 2024
Safeties at the end of the game were Cam Lewis, with one previous start at that position in 2022, and Kareem Jackson, elevated from the practice squad for his first game this year.
—Tim Graham, The Athletic, 16 Dec. 2024
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Trump's crisp and eloquent narrative on the utility of bitcoin as a strategic reserve to be used to pay down national debt in both open and closed door sessions impressed many.Lawrence Wintermeyer, Forbes, 19 Dec. 2024
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And an understanding and analysis of the work and the film that is quite astute and eloquent and thoughtful without any other references or baggage in the mix.Brenton Blanchet, People.com, 6 Dec. 2024
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And an increased emphasis on apartment-like student housing has enabled students to study, dine and sleep while ensconced in their units.Jeffrey Steele, Forbes, 31 Dec. 2024
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So far, the database contains some 13,000 entries for hawksbills and green sea turtles, but the team is hoping to add more sea turtle species and see increased policy and conservation results within the next one or two years, according to Christine Madden, ShellBank’s director and co-founder.Alex Fox, Smithsonian Magazine, 26 Dec. 2024
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The Dow ended higher by 339.86 points, or 0.8%, at 42,732.13.Tanaya Macheel, CNBC, 5 Jan. 2025
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With an extremely high price tag and complicated construction processes, governments are reluctant to invest in such a risky and long-term project.Dan Perry, Newsweek, 5 Jan. 2025
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The collage in Muriel’s room (Credit: Jacob Whitehead) Next to it is another quote, an exhausted but ecstatic athlete on the finish line.Jacob Whitehead, The Athletic, 20 Dec. 2024
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In the clip, he was seen smiling and putting his hands on his face in disbelief, before continuing to dance alongside Swift's ecstatic dad, Scott.Escher Walcott, People.com, 9 Dec. 2024
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You must be excited your film is doing so well.Daniel D'Addario, Variety, 17 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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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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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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Anderson was promoted to lead vocalist after joining Chic on tour, sharing the role with Luci Martin from 1978-1983.DeMicia Inman, VIBE.com, 23 Dec. 2024
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Washington once promoted economic interdependence but now openly weaponizes it.Henry Farrell, Foreign Affairs, 23 Dec. 2024
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Some American officials have even called for a state of emergency to be declared, with President-elect Donald Trump and other Republican lawmakers calling for the unmanned aerial systems (UAS) to be shot down.Benedict Cosgrove, Newsweek, 19 Dec. 2024
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At the other end, their attacking set pieces have improved as well — Milenkovic’s aerial presence and Elliot Anderson’s delivery have been useful additions.Ahmed Walid, The Athletic, 19 Dec. 2024
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“Elevated.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/elevated. Accessed 8 Jan. 2025.
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