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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.
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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
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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for aggrandized
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With geopolitical tensions elevated, a high oil price and long-term interest rate projections uncertain now, many may be understandably contemplating a savings strategy shift.—
Matt Richardson,
CBS News,
9 June 2026
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Instead, experts say screwworm cases will likely keep existing prices elevated for grocery shoppers.—
Ramishah Maruf,
CNN Money,
9 June 2026
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There will also be increased MARTA staffing to help manage large crowds on the train platforms, and expansion of the MARTA Hope program which helps riders experiencing mental health crises, substance abuse or homelessness.—
Irene Wright,
USA Today,
8 June 2026
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As Korean stocks have surged, their weightings in global and emerging-market benchmarks have increased sharply, forcing many active fund managers to trim positions to stay within portfolio and risk limits, investors told CNBC.—
Lee Ying Shan,
CNBC,
8 June 2026
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Newly promoted Bolton Wanderers are currently in talks to sign the versatile 22-year-old, with other Championship clubs also interested.—
Andy Jones,
New York Times,
10 June 2026
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The vivid depiction of the shame and horror attendant on an imagined German invasion promoted conservative military goals.—
Ivan Kreilkamp,
JSTOR Daily,
10 June 2026
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In the race to replace Phil Serna, epidemiologist and former Sacramento mayoral candidate Flo Cofer expanded her sizable lead over rival and Sacramento City Councilmember Eric Guerra compared to Friday’s returns.—
Reeti Malhotra
June 9,
Sacbee.com,
10 June 2026
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Haiti’s vulnerable ports As Haiti’s armed gangs have expanded and become more powerful, concerns about the security of the country’s seaports have grown.—
Jacqueline Charles,
Miami Herald,
10 June 2026
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The Islamic Republic of Iran has accelerated its executions of dissidents and activists, with the true number of victims likely obscured by the regime’s internet censorship and blackout.—
Beth Bailey,
FOXNews.com,
9 June 2026
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Ohtani, of course, has accelerated this process.—
Jazz Tangcay,
Variety,
9 June 2026
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The actor’s ensemble was augmented by the delicate pieces of diamond jewelry D’Arcy used to accessorize their look, totaling to more than $65,000.—
Julia Teti,
Footwear News,
9 June 2026
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This documentary follows the recording during a six-day period in 2025 and, augmented by Bareilles’ trademark openness, expounds on the personal hardships and grief the songstress/actress endured the past several years.—
Melissa Ruggieri,
USA Today,
3 June 2026
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This boosted overall national growth even as stock prices for key corporations involved would tumble by 70% or more in the coming decade.—
Edward Lotterman,
Twin Cities,
7 June 2026
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By contrast, William Mott’s Chief Wallabee’s role in the race can be boosted by his post position, and the trainer has added blinkers this evening to help his athlete’s concentration when the going gets tough.—
Guy Martin,
Forbes.com,
6 June 2026
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Police presence has multiplied.—
Kristian Winfield,
New York Daily News,
8 June 2026
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But many in recent years have said the decision may have multiplied harm to the district’s schools and those students who attend them.—
Livi Stanford,
Hartford Courant,
4 June 2026
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“Aggrandized.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/aggrandized. Accessed 12 Jun. 2026.
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