aggrandizing

verb

Definition of aggrandizingnext
present participle of aggrandize
1
as in elevating
to assign a high status or value to a movie that aggrandizes the bad guys and makes the cops look like dopes

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2
as in increasing
to make greater in size, amount, or number a generous grant, enabling the library to significantly aggrandize its collection

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for aggrandizing
  1. elevating
  2. increasing
  3. promoting
  4. expanding
  5. accelerating
  6. augmenting
Verb
  • The prestigious recognition celebrates the chapter's exceptional growth, innovative programming and dedication to elevating the public relations profession across Northwest Arkansas and beyond.
    Deb Harvell, arkansasonline.com, 20 Oct. 2024
  • By elevating local artists, Artists 360 brings value to the greater Northwest Arkansas region overall, creating a place where creativity and the arts can thrive.
    Deb Harvell, arkansasonline.com, 20 Oct. 2024
Definition of elevating
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  • County officials attributed increasing mosquito activity to warmer temperatures brought by climate change.
    Nollyanne Delacruz, The Mercury News, 16 Nov. 2024
  • The company continues to focus on expanding its product offerings and increasing its sales force to drive future revenue growth.
    Quartz Bot, Quartz, 14 Nov. 2024
Definition of increasing
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  • In addition to working on Rare Beauty, Gomez has a full plate promoting Emilia Pérez, her new film that debuted at film festivals over the summer and premieres on Netflix on November 13.
    Sam Reed, Glamour, 4 Oct. 2024
  • This new role is a perfect fit for Darnell, who is at the forefront of promoting equity in the hospitality industry and providing career development, mentorship, and resources for BIPOC professionals in New Orleans through her consultancy business, Porch & Okra, and her role with MiNO.
    Christine Chitnis, Vogue, 4 Oct. 2024
Definition of promoting
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  • Authorities will also highlight companies that show signs of inactivity on the registry of the Accounting and Corporate Regulatory Authority, and are considering expanding a digital platform that lets banks share information on customers who show potential financial crime concerns.
    Eleanor Pringle, Fortune Asia, 4 Oct. 2024
  • Now the ride-share giant is expanding its service to include day-trip safaris in Africa.
    Passport by ForbesLife, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
Definition of expanding
Verb
  • The technology is also transforming medical imaging and has been helpful in accelerating the drug discovery process.
    Nir Eisikovits, Discover Magazine, 14 Nov. 2024
  • The problem isn’t just that funds are being deployed in support of destructive practices, but that harmful finance is accelerating.
    Felicia Jackson, Forbes, 21 Oct. 2024
Definition of accelerating
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  • At Cisco, Oliver says employees are coming to realize that AI works best at augmenting decision making.
    John Kell, Fortune, 21 Oct. 2024
  • On the other hand, generative AI is also a useful tool for augmenting (rather than automating) human BS.
    Tomas Chamorro-Premuzic, Forbes, 21 Oct. 2024
Definition of augmenting
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