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 Synonyms for aggrandizement
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In a market grappling with shrinking margins and mounting energy scrutiny, the launch underscores that the sector’s next significant advancements may be forged in the open.—
Becca Bratcher,
Forbes.com,
16 Aug. 2025 -
Seema gave thanks for the advancements made in gluten free baked goods, showing a strong willingness to adjust her expectations for pies and relationships in equal measure.—
Sandra Gonzalez,
CNN Money,
15 Aug. 2025
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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 film is a rarefied exaltation of bullfighting as an inherently but latently cinematic domain that’s been waiting for its closeup—and which reveals its essence only by way of the special powers of the cinema.—
Richard Brody,
New Yorker,
24 June 2025
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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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Reggie’s resolve to fight against the rising tide inspires him to embark upon a harebrained scheme that involves con artistry and theatrical promotion.—
Vikram Murthi,
IndieWire,
19 Aug. 2025
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By monitoring this indicator, businesses can take preemptive measures, such as reallocating supply or adjusting promotions to temporarily reduce demand, which may mitigate the reputational or customer-dissatisfaction risks.—
Kim Bozzella,
Forbes.com,
19 Aug. 2025
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Avoid maximum magnification, which can exaggerate atmospheric turbulence and make the image shimmer or blur.—
Joe Rao,
Space.com,
10 Aug. 2025
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At less than 1/32 of an inch, or 1 mm, long, adults are barely visible without magnification.—
Arricca Elin SanSone,
Southern Living,
5 Aug. 2025
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“Aggrandizement.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/aggrandizement. Accessed 22 Aug. 2025.
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