AGGRANDIZED Synonyms: 110 Similar and Opposite Words

aggrandized

verb

past tense of aggrandize

as in elevated

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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as in increased

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 aggrandized Its character is aggrandized posh. — Christopher Robbins, Curbed, 9 Feb. 2026 Vrabel has modernized, professionalized and aggrandized the Patriots in a matter of months. — Andrew Callahan, Boston Herald, 27 Nov. 2025

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Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg elevated the charges at Morales’ arraignment, making sure that both attacks are considered hate crimes, which carry additional penalties upon conviction.

— Emma Seiwell, New York Daily News, 25 July 2026
Barca’s financial struggles in recent years may well have helped players such as Yamal and Cubarsi be quickly elevated to the first team.

— Pol Ballús, New York Times, 24 July 2026

Definition of elevated

Verb

Gas prices edged over $4 a gallon in Broward County and increased by 11 cents across the country compared to the same time last week.

— Miami Herald Staff Report, Miami Herald, 27 July 2026
Since the inclusion of major studios and companies, the popular convention’s roster of talent has only increased, becoming part of mainstream Hollywood events.

— Laura Sirikul, Forbes.com, 27 July 2026

Definition of increased

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Newly promoted from the Arizona Complex League to Low-A San Jose, the Giants’ two top prospects took turns showing off their defensive skills, eliciting cheers and a gasp of disbelief or two from the crowd at Excite Ballpark Saturday night.

— Andrew Baggarly, New York Times, 26 July 2026
The Orioles promoted prospects Luis De León and Wehiwa Aloy to Triple-A and Double-A, respectively, according to a source with direct knowledge of the situation.

— Jake Kauderer, Baltimore Sun, 26 July 2026

Definition of promoted

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The bank forecasts Taiwan's current account surplus to reach 25% of GDP this year, while exports have expanded at a record 40% to 70% pace for much of 2026.

— Lee Ying Shan, CNBC, 27 July 2026
Sienkiewicz got his start in comics back in the late 1970s, but today his colorful and recognizable style has expanded into illustration, animation, film and TV, book and album covers, advertising and fine art.

— Rob Salkowitz, Forbes.com, 26 July 2026

Definition of expanded

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This swift expansion, following Huang's X post, highlights a new, accelerated tempo for tech policy formation.

— Sandy Carter, Forbes.com, 26 July 2026
The scheduling of two executions – both via lethal injection – in one day comes as Florida has accelerated its pace of executions, even as other states have abolished or paused the practice.

— Nicki Brown, CNN Money, 26 July 2026

Definition of accelerated

Verb

The piece was embellished with the French luxury fashion’s signature keyhole cutout, augmented by a gold outline.

— Julia Teti, Footwear News, 24 July 2026
Quicksand’s trademark edge and groove are augmented by a sonic expansion that is well worth falling into.

— Tiffany Kelly, Entertainment Weekly, 17 July 2026

Definition of augmented

Verb

The memory chipmaker reached a $1 trillion valuation in May, as a surge of investment in artificial intelligence boosted demand for semiconductors needed to run massive new data centers.

— Stephanie Yang, CNN Money, 24 July 2026
Further testing found that sinkhole trees had selected for genes that boosted photosynthesis and carbon fixation, showing how the populations had adapted for their low-light habitat.

— New Atlas, New Atlas, 24 July 2026

Definition of boosted

Verb

At the same time, Christian broadcasters multiplied like proverbial loaves and fishes, with worldwide viewership growing tenfold between 1970 and 1975—from 10 to 110 million people.

— Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 24 July 2026
In the 2026 edition, that tally was multiplied by eight, and Sunderland’s 11-strong contingent left their mark.

— Anantaajith Raghuraman, New York Times, 24 July 2026

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