ascension
(initial capital letter) Ascension Day.
Origin of ascension
1Other words from ascension
- as·cen·sion·al, adjective
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Other definitions for Ascension (2 of 2)
a British island in the S Atlantic Ocean: constituent part of St. Helena. 34 sq. mi. (88 sq. km).
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How to use ascension in a sentence
He was on a great ascension until the Thunder decided not to pay him the max.
James Harden has confused player empowerment with self-sabotage | Jerry Brewer | December 10, 2020 | Washington PostLike the ascension of Ja Morant, whose rise resulted in a gate-revenue spike and sellout crowds for Murray State, Maker’s mere presence is likely to draw more fans and sell more tickets.
What Does Makur Maker Mean For The Future Of HBCU Sports? | Josh Planos | November 24, 2020 | FiveThirtyEightShe is one of soccer’s biggest names both domestically and globally, and her ascension has largely come while dating Bird.
Sue Bird And Megan Rapinoe Have Gotten Better Together | Jenn Hatfield | November 10, 2020 | FiveThirtyEightAfter several ascensions, there is a secret ending, says Oppenheim.
A VR film/game with AI characters can be different every time you watch or play | Will Heaven | October 2, 2020 | MIT Technology ReviewSykes rose to the minority leader post after just four years in office as one of four new members of Democratic leadership who had backed Householder’s ascension.
Can This Millennial Power Broker Lead an Ohio Comeback for Democrats? | Nick Fouriezos | September 10, 2020 | Ozy
Meanwhile, Thaksin has a plan for the day the King dies, counting on the ascension of the Crown Prince to the throne.
The Real Crisis in Thailand is the Coming Royal Succession | Somchai Samizdat | February 22, 2014 | THE DAILY BEASTHe has to navigate all of those in order to continue on his ascension, whether successfully or not.
Beau Willimon on Most Shocking Twists in ‘House of Cards’ Season 2 | Andrew Romano | February 15, 2014 | THE DAILY BEASTThe one silver lining of this Rand Paul ascension is that he would put these kooks out of business.
And the apotheosis is complete, an ascension into an empty cloud.
Her supporters concocted any number of reasons to promote her ascension to the top floor of Foggy Bottom.
Susan Rice Didn’t Deserve State Post, Let Alone Her U.N. Role | Jacob Heilbrunn | December 14, 2012 | THE DAILY BEASTascension being a holiday here, all we pianists made up a walking party out to Tiefurt, about two miles distant.
Music-Study in Germany | Amy FayThis specimen was obtained at ascension, and is common in all parts of the Atlantic within or near the Tropic.
The inner vernier is then set to the right ascension of the object which it is desired to observe.
Photographs of Nebul and Clusters | James Edward KeelerIt might be as well to get a book on balloon ascension, particularly in the early part of the century.
The Works of Robert Louis Stevenson - Swanston Edition Vol. 25 (of 25) | Robert Louis StevensonIn the ascension of souls, moral qualities have no less value than intellectual qualities.
Urania | Camille Flammarion
British Dictionary definitions for ascension (1 of 3)
/ (əˈsɛnʃən) /
the act of ascending
astronomy the rising of a star above the horizon
Derived forms of ascension
- ascensional, adjective
British Dictionary definitions for Ascension (2 of 3)
/ (əˈsɛnʃən) /
New Testament the passing of Jesus Christ from earth into heaven (Acts 1:9)
British Dictionary definitions for Ascension (3 of 3)
/ (əˈsɛnʃən) /
an island in the S Atlantic, northwest of St Helena: uninhabited until claimed by Britain in 1815. Pop: 884 (2010 est). Area: 88 sq km (34 sq miles)
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