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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Noun

Digital Realty and Equinix, two of the largest data center REITs, saw their stocks slump on Monday following the weekend warnings over AI advancements.

— Diana Olick, CNBC, 15 Sep. 2026
For that matter, that’s how most scientific advancements begin too.

— Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 11 Sep. 2026

Definition of advancements

Noun

Rise of delivery plays a role too Meeting consumers’ texture demands and preferences is a growing challenge for the food industry.

— Dee-Ann Durbin, Los Angeles Times, 14 Sep. 2026
Meeting consumers’ texture demands and preferences is a growing challenge for the food industry.

— ABC News, ABC News, 14 Sep. 2026

Definition of preferences

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Since his appointment in January 2025, Hegseth has fired or blocked the promotions of more than 80 admirals and generals.

— Jeremiah Favara, The Conversation, 18 Sep. 2026
The company wants to pay Miami-Dade for real-life promotions of a new version of the Vice City version of the game, which unfolds in a fictional version of Miami.

— Douglas Hanks, Miami Herald, 18 Sep. 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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