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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  1. advancements
  2. preferences
  3. promotions
  4. magnifications
Noun
  • Syrskyi, 60, is a more traditional military commander focused on infantry and artillery, while Fedorov, 35, is seen as a modernizer, whose focus on technological advancements in drone warfare has led to Ukraine’s recent successes in hitting Russia.
    — Mithil Aggarwal, NBC news, 21 July 2026
  • The sheer variety of blues coming out of Switzerland has exploded in recent years, with advancements in dial manufacturing unlocking even more shades.
    — Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 21 July 2026
Definition of advancements
Noun
  • For each order, the two work closely with the client to customize based on atmosphere, food preferences and seasonal touches.
    — Janice Phelan, Kansas City Star, 31 July 2026
  • Achieving this requires robust data integration and convincing guests that sharing preferences yields significant value.
    — Jeff Fromm, Forbes.com, 30 July 2026
Definition of preferences
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  • Almost all the major film and television studios attend to promote or announce their biggest releases, promotions, discussions, and reveals.
    — Laura Sirikul, Forbes.com, 27 July 2026
  • 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
Definition of promotions
Noun
  • Larger telescopes allow magnifications of 150x or more.
    — Jamie Carter, Space.com, 2 Mar. 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
Definition of magnifications
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