as in advancement
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advancement or increase in power or importance
He acted only for his political advantage and personal aggrandizement. self-aggrandizement
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Noun
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The research could lead to advancements in formulating pharmaceuticals, among other applications.—
Robert Z. Pearlman,
Space.com,
28 June 2025 -
These advancements can lead to better support experiences, stronger internal knowledge sharing and more responsive service.—
Marc Scheipe,
Forbes.com,
26 June 2025
Noun
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Make the preferment: In a stand mixer bowl, whisk together the water, flour and yeast and mix until no dry spots remain.—
Jason Mastrodonato,
The Mercury News,
16 Dec. 2024
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Make the dough: Add the flour, whole eggs, egg yolk (reserve the white for brushing on later), honey, oil, ground coriander, orange zest and salt to the preferment.—
Jason Mastrodonato,
The Mercury News,
16 Dec. 2024
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The latter song, like many Vandross classics, is jubilant, and its exaltations of liberation and hope take on special meaning when sung by Black characters, speaking to the long struggle for freedom.—
Kayla Randall,
Smithsonian Magazine,
26 June 2025
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Trump’s foreign policy is guided not only by his exaltation but by financial interests.—
Jon Allsop,
New Yorker,
13 June 2025
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These are used to target you with aggressive refinancing offers, alarm system ads, or moving service promotions.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
30 June 2025
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These are murky waters, especially when performance, promotion, and compensation are on the line.—
David Ferrucci,
Fortune,
30 June 2025
Noun
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For a more detailed view, binoculars or a small telescope with low magnification can be used, Masi said.—
Samantha Mathewson,
Space.com,
17 June 2025
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While mini travel binoculars provide some magnification, Harbard recommended starting with 8×30 or 8×32, which are not too bulky to pack, though choosing the right set is an individual choice.—
The New York Times,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
15 June 2025
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“Aggrandizement.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/aggrandizement. Accessed 7 Jul. 2025.
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