lionization

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for lionization
Noun
  • Poehler's commitment to her character led to immense success for Parks and Rec over the years, with the star earning praise from audiences and the TV Academy, which honored her with eight Emmy nominations across several categories for her work on the sitcom as a producer, actress, and writer.
    Joey Nolfi, EW.com, 9 Apr. 2025
  • So Forest’s recruitment team again deserve significant praise.
    Paul Taylor, New York Times, 9 Apr. 2025
Noun
  • The outpouring from fans this week shows the ongoing adoration around the late singer.
    Nicole Acevedo, NBC news, 29 Mar. 2025
  • The touching display of affection between the dachshunds quickly captured the attention of Instagram users, who flooded the comments with adoration.
    Tommy Tuberville, Newsweek, 6 Mar. 2025
Noun
  • However, the justices also seemed sensitive to the level of deference owed to Congress and the White House since the case could have ramifications for national security and foreign affairs.
    Ella Lee, The Hill, 1 Apr. 2025
  • But in deference to President Trump's anti-diversity, equity and inclusion directive, the space agency has removed language about the diverse composition of the crew from some webpages.
    Scott Neuman, NPR, 25 Mar. 2025
Noun
  • The design by Walker Warner Architects evokes a dramatic statement in dialogue but also in reverence to the setting, something the private client sought to honor.
    Will Speros, Architectural Digest, 7 Apr. 2025
  • The tour guides will mention this room with reverence.
    Shyla Watson, People.com, 2 Apr. 2025
Noun
  • On the floor, Biles’ every routine Tuesday received a studied silence, and every landing received raucous approbation.
    Brendan Quinn, The Athletic, 30 July 2024
  • But where the standard Meyers heroine would fuss herself into a fugue state of approbation, Anne remains oddly unruffled.
    Sophie Gilbert, The Atlantic, 29 June 2024
Noun
  • People begin drifting to certain games or consoles, staring intently at a wall of idolatry.
    Christopher Cruz, Rolling Stone, 27 Sep. 2024
  • And while idolatry is not a new concept, the unique ways in which our culture demands that celebrities be close to us—closer than ever before—is in desperate need of examination.
    Taylor Crumpton, TIME, 13 Sep. 2024
Noun
  • Nearby, southeast of Mandalay, a video captured the collapse of the tower on the Shwe Sar Yan Pagoda, an important Buddhist place of worship, late last week.
    Francesca Aton, ARTnews.com, 31 Mar. 2025
  • For many, the morning congregation is no longer just a sacred moment of worship followed by a quick departure.
    Tiana Randall, Vogue, 31 Mar. 2025
Noun
  • Trump, in his first term, expressed a modicum of admiration while visiting what is affectionately called the Black Smithsonian.
    David Remnick, New Yorker, 6 Apr. 2025
  • The matching tattoos aren't just a stamp of admiration for the number.
    Caché McClay, USA Today, 4 Apr. 2025
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“Lionization.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/lionization. Accessed 14 Apr. 2025.

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