exaltation

noun

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1
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 Nonetheless, his refusal to grant them free voices renders his very exaltation condescending. — Richard Brody, The New Yorker, 23 Oct. 2024 But Timur’s live performance added another otherworldly level of exaltation for which neither film nor deafening amplification can enhance. — Mark Swed, Los Angeles Times, 22 Oct. 2024 For Artaud, true culture operates through exaltation and force, an extremity of experience that breaks through the tedium and wakes us up. — Simon Critchley, Harper's Magazine, 23 Sep. 2024 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. — Konstanze Popp, Vogue, 16 Oct. 2024 See All Example Sentences for exaltation
Recent Examples of Synonyms for exaltation
  1. joy
  2. pleasure
  3. promotion
  4. delight
  5. creation
  6. praise
  7. magnification
  8. elevation
Noun
  • During a press conference moderated by Variety, Pascal noted that his scenes with Luna were a joy to play after being separated for much of season 1.
    — Randall Colburn, EW.com, 29 Mar. 2025
  • The world would bloom with new energy, novel ideas, and joy.
    — Jed Gottlieb, Boston Herald, 28 Mar. 2025
Definition of joy
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  • The layout is a missed opportunity, as one of the pleasures of Abercrombie is to witness the interplay between her narratives and tropes rather than consider them in isolation.
    — Jeremy Lybarger, ARTnews.com, 26 Mar. 2025
  • One of the movie’s greatest pleasures — and greatest challenges for the actors — is its heightened dialogue, which sounds unlike that of any other movie, even if Rudolph sees it as perfectly natural.
    — Jim Hemphill, IndieWire, 25 Mar. 2025
Definition of pleasure
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  • Maybe what people are picking up on regarding Meghan in the same fashion is the promotion of herself as someone who’s similarly flawless and radiant and lovely in her clothes and making these gorgeous bountiful gift baskets for her friends, with lavender towels in her fridge.
    — Kathleen Walsh, Glamour, 28 Mar. 2025
  • Nike has other picks on sale—pretty much every category on their site has some kind of promotion going on—including a bunch of top-selling sneaks.
    — Gina Vaynshteyn, StyleCaster, 28 Mar. 2025
Definition of promotion
Noun
  • Get The Recipe Cherry Delight As the name implies, this cool dessert is a true delight.
    — Jenna Sims, Southern Living, 2 Apr. 2025
  • Lou was brought home, happy and healthy, to the obvious delight of his best buddy.
    — Terry Baddoo, USA Today, 3 Apr. 2025
Definition of delight
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  • Even among hero and megastar creators, just 25% rely on content creation as their primary income.
    — Ian Shepherd, Forbes.com, 3 Apr. 2025
  • Yet, her creation of the UltiMUTT Dog vacation with a new beachside Dog Stick Library did just that, showcasing her unique ability to craft memorable and shareable experiences that resonate with guests and benefit brands.
    — Ethan Stone, USA Today, 3 Apr. 2025
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  • The problem is that de-escalation isn't always possible and right now some powerful institutions seem to view only one other path as possible: appeasement, a method of engagement far less likely to elicit praise and far more likely to cause damage.
    — Michael S. Roth, Time, 28 Mar. 2025
  • Samira earns praise from patients and reproach from Robby.
    — Ron Estes, MSNBC Newsweek, 28 Mar. 2025
Definition of praise
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  • Watching Snook warp her face on a filter as Dorian opts to embrace his moral decline isn't just an illustration, but a magnification of the show's themes, offering a clear reflection of our present.
    — Shania Russell, EW.com, 28 Mar. 2025
  • Key features: 10x magnification, 25mm objective lens diameter, non-removable glass solar filters, 5.7-degree angular field of view, 11.5 oz weight.
    — Paul Brett, Space.com, 17 Mar. 2025
Definition of magnification
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  • Areas of higher elevation, such as the mountain peaks and the Green River Basin, can be seen covered in snow.
    — Ron Estes, MSNBC Newsweek, 31 Mar. 2025
  • The demanding Twin Palms circuit is a true driver’s circuit, featuring high-speed straights, tight technical sections and elevation changes.
    — Jan Wagner, San Diego Union-Tribune, 28 Mar. 2025
Definition of elevation

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