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

And politicians began debating whether legislation is needed to rein in an industry that is racing against China and expected to drive enormous profits and technological advancements.

— Brittany Shammas, CNN Money, 28 Sep. 2026
These investments include the industry’s latest advancements in screens, projection, and sound; modern seating; and enhanced concession, dining, and gathering spaces – the kinds of improvements that keep audiences coming back.

— Paul Gunsky, IndieWire, 25 Sep. 2026

Definition of advancements

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Operators are required to give hiring preferences to current and former Head Start parents, so many end up working for the program.

— ABC News, ABC News, 29 Sep. 2026
After a purchase, customers could receive tailored onboarding tips, answer brief questions about their experience, request support or update their preferences within the same thread.

— Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 29 Sep. 2026

Definition of preferences

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That means he's banned from casinos, mobile sports betting and other types of betting online, along with being blocked from any direct marketing from betting operators, like email blasts pushing offers and promotions.

— Bobby Allyn, NPR, 2 Oct. 2026
The agreement marks Doppel’s first collaboration with an NFL franchise and will showcase the company across gameday promotions, in-stadium signage, social media content and custom events.

— Sportico Staff, Sportico.com, 2 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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