AGGRANDIZEMENTS Synonyms: 31 Similar and Opposite Words

aggrandizements

noun

plural of aggrandizement

as in advancements

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

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Roseberry repurposed the outdated materials of an early aughts IT department, while McQueen’s robotic arms were borrowed from a factory where they were used to paint cars — hardly super high-tech advancements threatening species-level extinction.

— Leah Dolan, CNN Money, 20 Oct. 2026
There's reason to believe research on Jonathan and other animals could lead to advancements for people, Austad said.

— KYLE MELNICK THE WASHINGTON POST, Arkansas Online, 18 Oct. 2026

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Since retaking the pitch in 2018-19, Belenenses has clawed its way back to relevance, winning five consecutive promotions.

— Justin Birnbaum, Sportico.com, 22 Oct. 2026
After years grinding on the independent circuit, competing across multiple promotions and even landing in WWE, the beloved wrestling stalwart found a home in All Elite Wrestling.

— Carl Lamarre, Billboard, 21 Oct. 2026

Definition of promotions

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Two Plössl eyepieces provided different magnifications, and there was also a red-dot finderscope and a manual equatorial mount with slow-motion cables.

— Damian Peach, Space.com, 4 Aug. 2026
And your camera attached to a small telescope with magnifications between 20-30 would give you stunning photos.

— Dean Regas, Cincinnati Enquirer, 27 Feb. 2026

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