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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Recent Examples of Synonyms for aggrandizements
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The goal is to enhance our lives by sharing safety measures, shielding each other from outside dangers; advancements in intelligence; and natural resources.—
Chicago Tribune,
Chicago Tribune,
26 Jan. 2026 -
Peter is also interested in how the hardware development intersects with advancements in computational architecture.—
Sarwant Singh,
Forbes.com,
26 Jan. 2026
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His goal is to understand the patient’s cultural preferences and facial characteristics.—
Kaitlyn Gomez,
Miami Herald,
5 Feb. 2026
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Leadership is committed to innovating and addressing shifting consumer preferences, aiming to help the brand reach its full potential and inspire confidence in its future direction.—
Jessica Safavimehr,
Southern Living,
5 Feb. 2026
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Participants start at Epilogue Books to get a Galentine's event sticker, wear the sticker at participating restaurants for special discounts, visit local shops for Galentine's promotions and to be entered in downtown-wide giveaway drawings (more than $300 in gift cards).—
Cathy Kozlowicz,
jsonline.com,
4 Feb. 2026
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All such promotions were internal, underscoring boards’ growing preference for leaders with deep institutional knowledge and financial credibility.—
Sheryl Estrada,
Fortune,
4 Feb. 2026
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Whilst observation wobbles are more commonly associated with higher magnifications, IS is a useful feature for binoculars of any magnification.—
Harry Bennett,
Space.com,
1 Jan. 2026
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The Thames & Kosmos Telescope & Astronomy Kit teaches kids about the solar system with a close-up view and includes two magnifications, a star wheel, and more.—
Katrina Cossey,
Parents,
15 Sep. 2025
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“Aggrandizements.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/aggrandizements. Accessed 7 Feb. 2026.
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