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
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More than 200 death row inmates have been exonerated since 1973, thanks to DNA analysis and other investigative advancements.—
The Week US,
TheWeek,
13 Apr. 2026 -
Vergata’s remains were not even officially identified until a month after Heuermann’s arrest, with investigators crediting advancements in technology for their break in the case.—
Jessica Schladebeck,
New York Daily News,
11 Apr. 2026
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Your preferences will apply only on this website.—
Jazz Monroe,
Pitchfork,
17 Apr. 2026
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An Overgrown Jungle No matter your landscaping preferences, an overgrown jungle is always an eyesore.—
Brandee Gruener,
Southern Living,
16 Apr. 2026
Noun
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The mission of Sustainable Ramona is to lead the transition to a sustainable climate in Ramona with a healthy economy via education, partners, projects, promotions and ultimately a profitable, independent electricity-producing area (microgrid).—
Julie Gallant,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
15 Apr. 2026
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The complaint, initially brought by the Justice Department and dozens of state attorneys general in 2024, claimed Live Nation monopolized the industry by controlling ticketing, concert booking, venues and promotions.—
Adam Reiss,
NBC news,
15 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Larger telescopes allow magnifications of 150x or more.—
Jamie Carter,
Space.com,
2 Mar. 2026
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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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“Aggrandizements.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/aggrandizements. Accessed 18 Apr. 2026.
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