ascension

noun

ə-ˈsen(t)-shən How to pronounce ascension (audio)
Definition of ascensionnext
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 Evans said the site, which is associated with Jesus and his ascension, holds particular significance for participants and serves as a symbol of their faith. — Amelie Botbol, FOXNews.com, 7 Oct. 2026 The Kohs and their friends believe schooling is a route to class ascension. — Sanjena Sathian, Vulture, 22 Sep. 2026 There’s a million stories of guys that have that classic ascension. — Gary Phillips, New York Daily News, 10 Sep. 2026 Unquestioned leader in the clubhouse for ascension into the elite tier of his position. — Paul Dehner Jr, New York Times, 10 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for ascension
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  1. ascent
  2. climb
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  • Dinner is more convivial; patients plan trips to nearby towns or ascents of local hills together.
    — D. T. Max, New Yorker, 26 Oct. 2026
  • If Tampa Bay doesn’t have Baker Mayfield this could be an easier win, but Mayfield or not, the Panthers should continue their recent momentum as Bryce Young continues his ascent to the upper tier of NFL QBs this season.
    — Alex Zietlow, Charlotte Observer, 25 Oct. 2026
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  • Fallen trees blocked forest roads, snow forced them to abandon some attempts and return later, and on one climb, a navigation error sent them up the wrong side of the peak.
    — Harllie Stevenson, Idaho Statesman, 20 Oct. 2026
  • Last season gives the Nets little room to pretend the climb is short.
    — C.J. Holmes, New York Daily News, 18 Oct. 2026
Definition of climb

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“Ascension.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ascension. Accessed 28 Oct. 2026.

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