AGGRANDIZEMENT Synonyms: 35 Similar and Opposite Words

aggrandizement

noun

Definition of aggrandizement

as in advancement

disapproving advancement or increase in power or importance He acted only for his political advantage and personal aggrandizement. self-aggrandizement

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Recent Examples of aggrandizement There needs to be a better system of Parks & Beaches member selection, rather than the current process that reinforces the aggrandizement of the existing members … especially if La Jolla is to be its own city. — Letters To The Editor, San Diego Union-Tribune, 1 June 2026 The show, which originally confined itself to the claustrophobic ecosystem of the trading floor, has expanded to include the grubby workings of British media and politics, and to show the intersection of the country’s landed aristocracy with other, newer forms of class aggrandizement. — Rebecca Mead, New Yorker, 8 Dec. 2025 His actual goal is aggrandizement. — Shikha Dalmia, Washington Post, 13 Oct. 2025 And there were many others in the floundering nation-states of Asia and Africa who succumbed to the American ideology of individual aggrandizement and self-cherishing. — Pankaj Mishra, Harpers Magazine, 19 Sep. 2025

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Noun

Ogwumike also reflected on how this advancement furthers the league’s development.

— Roberta F. Rodrigues, Forbes.com, 28 July 2026
While additional forces could be impacting the group Monday, including AI advancements in China , the WSJ story is capturing a lot of attention.

— Zev Fima, CNBC, 27 July 2026

Definition of advancement

Noun

The evolution of the dough at Flour + Water OG was inspired by their research and development at Flour + Water Pizzeria and the findings of what a preferment does to the complexity of that dough.

— Chelsea Davis, Forbes, 16 Sep. 2024
The Communist government’s leadership compound in Beijing, Zhongnanhai, more and more resembles an imperial palace where royal favorites jockey for preferment and titles.

— Michael Schuman, The Atlantic, 13 Oct. 2022

Definition of preferment

Noun

Speaking of God, the pedal steel is capable of exaltation, too, the rise and fall of its strings able to emulate a glorious choir or a keening request or spread out like the cosmos itself.

— Grayson Haver Currin, Pitchfork, 20 July 2026
In traditional astrology, Venus is considered to be in its fall in Virgo — as this sign directly opposes Pisces, Venus’ exaltation — which means its natural qualities are challenged and difficult to express.

— Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 9 July 2026

Definition of exaltation

Noun

Declinism, on the other hand, is an unrealistic glorification of the past coupled with the belief that things are steadily going downhill.

— Markham Heid, Time, 8 July 2026
Right-wing incidents included conspiracy theories, glorification of the Nazi regime, and calls for a repeat of the Holocaust.

— Toby Axelrod, Sun Sentinel, 22 June 2026

Definition of glorification

Noun

The strongest systems will likely recommend thoughtfully, confirm preferences and give travelers control rather than making assumptions.

— Jeff Fromm, Forbes.com, 30 July 2026
The Fed chairman devoted a fair amount of time to discussing his preference for markets to trade on economic data, as opposed to Fed policy.

— Jeanne Sahadi, CNN Money, 29 July 2026

Definition of preference

Noun

Before opening, Thomas personally visited neighboring businesses throughout the plaza, encouraging them to offer promotions so visitors would support the entire shopping center rather than only Frosty Frogs.

— Kansas City Star, Kansas City Star, 26 July 2026
The promotion also used the broadcast to announce Salahdine Parnasse will make his UFC debut against Dan Hooker.

— Brian Mazique, Forbes.com, 25 July 2026

Definition of promotion

Noun

Our expert reviewer gave the Canon 18x50 IS binoculars four stars and called them 'stargazing ready' thanks to their high 18x magnification and image-stabilization.

— Harry Bennett, Space.com, 20 July 2026
The update also adds some customization options to Widgets, a more precise magnification tool, and improved stability with certain Bluetooth devices.

— Emma Roth, The Verge, 14 July 2026

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