ascension
noun
as·cen·sion ə-ˈsen(t)-shən 
: the act or process of ascending
Synonyms
- ascent
- climb
- rise
- rising
- soar
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Example Sentences
The play tells of his ascension to the presidency. the ascension of women in society
Recent Examples on the Web The other sweeping change has been the ascension of China's space program, which flew its first astronaut into orbit in 2003. 
Eric Berger, Ars Technica, 23 Aug. 2022 The ascension of Black women to mayor and police chief for the first time in the city’s history generated national attention and stirred hope that a new era had dawned for Charlottesville. Justin Jouvenal, Washington Post, 11 Aug. 2022 The steady ascension of Wisconsin baseball has arrived at a point where two players from the Badger State getting taken in the first two rounds of the Major League Baseball draft barely counts as surprising anymore. Jr Radcliffe, Journal Sentinel, 18 July 2022 But the ascension of another rising star on Udoka’s staff was somewhat lost in the shuffle. Globe Staff, BostonGlobe.com, 15 July 2022 Yet those feelings quickly fade when Alicent’s father (played by Rhys Ifans) pushes her into the arms of the much older king Viserys, creating yet another roadblock to Rhaenyra’s ascension. Elaina Patton, Vogue, 19 Aug. 2022 Rogers enjoyed a rather unique ascension into the national consciousness. Kerry J. Byrne, Fox News, 15 Aug. 2022 Jenkins’ political ascension benefited from two narratives — that the recall was Democrat-led and that Jenkins was simply a volunteer who risked her livelihood to be a part of it. Justin Phillips, San Francisco Chronicle, 11 Aug. 2022 That all changed with Donald Trump’s ascension to the presidency. Grace Segers, The New Republic, 11 Aug. 2022 See More
Eric Berger, Ars Technica, 23 Aug. 2022 The ascension of Black women to mayor and police chief for the first time in the city’s history generated national attention and stirred hope that a new era had dawned for Charlottesville. Justin Jouvenal, Washington Post, 11 Aug. 2022 The steady ascension of Wisconsin baseball has arrived at a point where two players from the Badger State getting taken in the first two rounds of the Major League Baseball draft barely counts as surprising anymore. Jr Radcliffe, Journal Sentinel, 18 July 2022 But the ascension of another rising star on Udoka’s staff was somewhat lost in the shuffle. Globe Staff, BostonGlobe.com, 15 July 2022 Yet those feelings quickly fade when Alicent’s father (played by Rhys Ifans) pushes her into the arms of the much older king Viserys, creating yet another roadblock to Rhaenyra’s ascension. Elaina Patton, Vogue, 19 Aug. 2022 Rogers enjoyed a rather unique ascension into the national consciousness. Kerry J. Byrne, Fox News, 15 Aug. 2022 Jenkins’ political ascension benefited from two narratives — that the recall was Democrat-led and that Jenkins was simply a volunteer who risked her livelihood to be a part of it. Justin Phillips, San Francisco Chronicle, 11 Aug. 2022 That all changed with Donald Trump’s ascension to the presidency. Grace Segers, The New Republic, 11 Aug. 2022 See More Word History
Etymology
Middle English, from Latin ascension-, ascensio, from ascendere
First Known Use
14th century, in the meaning defined above
Phrases Containing ascension
Kids Definition
ascension
noun
as·cen·sion ə-ˈsen-shən
: the act or process of moving or rising up especially to a higher or more powerful position
ascension to the throne
Geographical Definition
Ascension
geographical name
As·cen·sion ə-ˈsen(t)-shən
isolated island in the South Atlantic belonging to the British colony of Saint Helena area 34 square miles (88 square kilometers), population 1400
ascension
noun
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 Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
- ascent
- climb
- rising
- takeoff
- rise
- soar
- hike
- increase
- elevation
- raise
- levitation
- thrust
- hoist
- upheaval
- liftoff
- raising
- boost
- upturn
- upswing
- upsurge
- uplifting
- upwelling
- blastoff
- uptrend
- upraising
- heave
- upthrust
- upsweep
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
- descent
- fall
- drop
- dip
- plunge
- dive
- sinking
- decline
- decrease
- nosedive
- plummeting
- downfall
- down
- downgrade
- plop
- comedown