Synonyms of ascension

ascension

noun

ə-ˈsen(t)-shən 

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

• ascent
• climb
• rising
• rise
• takeoff
• soar
• hike
• increase
• elevation
• raise
• hoist
• thrust
• levitation
• upheaval
• boost
• liftoff
• raising
• upturn
• upswing
• upsurge
• uplifting
• upwelling
• uptrend
• blastoff
• heave
• upraising
• upthrust
• upsweep

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• fall
• descent
• drop
• dip
• plunge
• dive
• sinking
• decrease
• decline
• nosedive
• plummeting
• down
• downfall
• plop
• downgrade
• comedown

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of ascension

Political ascension Steinem began parlaying the fame that came from her provocative writing to political organizing. — Zoe Sottile, CNN Money, 3 Sep. 2026

Realistically, Cooper could slide in as the fifth defensive lineman as neither of the others — Cam Rice, Fatorma Mulbah and Alex Huntley — has had a similar ascension outside of Matthew Butler, another player who has shown some growth. — Miami Herald, 26 Aug. 2026

Chase Infiniti and Olivia Dean are two of the most notable starlets of the year in film and music, respectively, with their ascension only fueled by their excellent fashion choices. — Vanity Fair, 25 Aug. 2026

The Great Reno Balloon Race celebrates its 45th anniversary with four days of glowing balloons, mass ascensions, free tethered rides, and more. — Tamara Gane, Travel + Leisure, 21 Aug. 2026