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as in glorification
the act of raising someone or something in importance
He criticized our society's exaltation of wealth.
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as in joy
a strong sense of well-being, power, or importance
Until that moment, I'd never experienced anything like the exaltation of winning the championship.
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Recent Examples of exaltation
Of course, butter has long been a favorite food of many people—and, whether its being smoothed onto bread or melted into sauces, its exaltation isn’t exactly new.
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Konstanze Popp, Vogue, 16 Oct. 2024
The exaltations from bullish investors will give him enough cover to continue to make misleading declarations about what is and isn’t autonomous.
—Andrew J. Hawkins, The Verge, 9 Oct. 2024
An exaltation of the summers of his youth, Bad Bunny’s fourth album also serves as a crash course in Caribbean musical syncretism, in which elements of reggaetón, trap, house, and Dominican mambo are craftily shaken and stirred.
—Pitchfork, 1 Oct. 2024
Mao embraced these inclinations and pushed them to their extreme, encouraging absurd displays of exaltation from his subjects.
—Dan Xin Huang, Foreign Affairs, 3 May 2019
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Konstanze Popp, Vogue, 16 Oct. 2024
The exaltations from bullish investors will give him enough cover to continue to make misleading declarations about what is and isn’t autonomous.
—Andrew J. Hawkins, The Verge, 9 Oct. 2024
An exaltation of the summers of his youth, Bad Bunny’s fourth album also serves as a crash course in Caribbean musical syncretism, in which elements of reggaetón, trap, house, and Dominican mambo are craftily shaken and stirred.
—Pitchfork, 1 Oct. 2024
Mao embraced these inclinations and pushed them to their extreme, encouraging absurd displays of exaltation from his subjects.
—Dan Xin Huang, Foreign Affairs, 3 May 2019
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for exaltation
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So when given the chance and despite their heartbreak, each of them spoke about Riley’s joy, her devotion to God and helping others, and the future their daughter, sister and friend dreamed about.Nicole Chavez, CNN, 22 Nov. 2024
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Uncommon Goods Mindfulness Card Set For the BFF who keeps meaning to start a meditation practice, send them a set of mindfulness carts, which include over 50 exercises and prompts that bring their focus to the present and all the joy in the world around them.Malia Griggs, SELF, 21 Nov. 2024
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Once inside, though, the experience is pure pleasure.Laurie Werner, Forbes, 20 Nov. 2024
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McCarthy never got the same pleasure of signing on long-term.Scott Thompson, Fox News, 19 Nov. 2024
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Now, with the PFL’s multimillion-dollar deal with Francis Ngannou and partnerships with global broadcast platforms like DAZN, the promotion has become a legitimate contender for talent acquisition.Brian Mazique, Forbes, 21 Nov. 2024
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DeVito, who lived at his parents’ home in nearby Cedar Grove, N.J., last season, made the most of last year’s promotion.Eric Jackson, Sportico.com, 20 Nov. 2024
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What a delight, then, to hear the gentle spin of this KitchenAid machine (8/10, WIRED Recommends), whose burr grinder is like a susurration of the leaves.Matthew Korfhage, WIRED, 29 Nov. 2024
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A lot of Christmas decor serves no purpose other than bringing cheer, and this is truly where someone’s castoffs or change of decor can be someone else’s delight.Jennifer Prince, Southern Living, 28 Nov. 2024
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The fund has been designated for the creation of a convention center in Lake County, the Blighted Property Demolition Fund, and the revitalization of the Gary Metro Station to complement the South Shore Double Tracking project, according to bid documents.Alexandra Kukulka, Chicago Tribune, 28 Nov. 2024
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Take a stroll to one of Antoni Gaudí’s many architectural creations throughout the city, or scramble through the maze of squares and streets in the Gothic Quarter.Nicole Kliest, Vogue, 28 Nov. 2024
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Abrupt Cincinnati superintendent pick prompts criticism, praise.Sharon Coolidge, The Enquirer, 21 Nov. 2024
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Donald Trump never followed through on threats to take The Apprentice to court, but star Sebastian Stan has experienced personal praise and a very public rebuffing from his fellow A-Listers and their PR teams over the controversial biopic.Dominic Patten, Deadline, 20 Nov. 2024
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There are now three different variations of the paper product, with 140 times magnification as the base, 340 times for older students and researchers, and as of this year a mini with 50 times magnification for kids as young as 4 or 5.Kamala Thiagarajan, NPR, 24 Nov. 2024
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Among the debuts on display were Gaut’s seven exclusive prints capturing Mexico City’s architectural moments in sculptural magnifications.Mel Studach, Architectural Digest, 20 Nov. 2024
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Style it with a pointed-toe, knee-high boot, and tailored maxi coat for easy outfit elevation.Laura Jackson, Vogue, 22 Nov. 2024
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Their father Nicolas Catena is credited with being one of the first winemakers to plant at higher elevations in Mendoza.Mike DeSimone and Jeff Jenssen, Robb Report, 21 Nov. 2024
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“Exaltation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/exaltation. Accessed 3 Dec. 2024.
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