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Recent Examples of apotheosis The real prize at this feast, however, will be those molecules that most efficiently store energy, your fatty acids, so that the caloric orgy reaches its apotheosis in that fattiest of all your organs, that thing which seemed most you: your brain. Cutter Wood, Harper's Magazine, 28 Feb. 2025 To experience the apotheosis of Germany’s Spargel-love, a trip to the famed Spargelfests in regions such as Baden-Württemberg, Bavaria, and Lower Saxony is in order. Yolanda Evans, AFAR Media, 21 Mar. 2025 To some, Meghan cheering on Waters’ rosemary-hugging could been seen as the apotheosis of West Coast foodie pretentiousness, if the chef didn’t appear so sincere in her affections. Martha Ross, The Mercury News, 5 Mar. 2025 So, for that matter, is the recognizable Tim Horton’s Donut Shop sign written out in Farsi — a visual joke that doubles as the apotheosis of Rankin’s cross-cultural exchange program. David Fear, Rolling Stone, 14 Feb. 2025 See All Example Sentences for apotheosis
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Noun
  • Are these conflicting phrases truly what's in the review — or a manifestation of Carmy's (White) anxiety?
    Randall Colburn, EW.com, 29 Apr. 2025
  • The paradox is that these manifestations, on the contrary, bring Ukraine closer to its common enemy, as in Russia, homophobia is flourishing with incredible force right now.
    Sonya Vseliubska, IndieWire, 28 Apr. 2025
Noun
  • Most of it involves the two men bantering (and occasionally bickering) behind the wheel in their current incarnations and the occasional unexpected back-seat cameo (the most memorable one being producer Adler, who financed and directed their first film).
    Adam Tschorn, Los Angeles Times, 23 Apr. 2025
  • Gina Joseph, who was chief strategy officer at VentureBeat and GamesBeat, now serves as CEO for the latter’s new incarnation, which is keeping the same name.
    Kaare Eriksen, Variety, 22 Apr. 2025
Noun
  • This is a club, as the Joy Division classic goes, that is meant to fall apart when Easter arrives.
    Gregg Evans, New York Times, 22 Apr. 2025
  • The film, which is considered a cult classic in Hip-Hop circles, also included appearances by JAY-Z and Dash himself.
    Preezy Brown, VIBE.com, 21 Apr. 2025
Noun
  • Though he was known for his progressive ideals, Francis' work may have helped create a further divide among the more conservative and liberal patrons of the Catholic Church.
    Greta Cross, USA Today, 2 May 2025
  • The Law Firms will take on a wide range of pro bono matters that represent the full political spectrum, including Conservative ideals.
    Tom Rogers, MSNBC Newsweek, 29 Apr. 2025
Noun
  • Adjusting perspectives — such as recognizing that perfection is not required and that setbacks may offer learning opportunities — also plays a role for many individuals navigating change.
    Diane Winiarski, Forbes.com, 1 May 2025
  • For single parents, the key is to prioritize self-care, build a supportive community, and recognize that perfection is not the goal.
    Lia Miller, Parents, 1 May 2025
Noun
  • At that point Jupiter is just visible in the west, about 32 degrees above the horizon (this is about a third of the way up to the zenith).
    Jesse Emspak, Space.com, 25 Apr. 2025
  • All told, the other top candidates who could be elevated to the zenith of the Catholic Church are four Italians, one Spanish, one French, one Ghanaian and one Maltese.
    Ignacio Calderon, USA Today, 22 Apr. 2025
Noun
  • Across the board, all models support low-latency gaming modes (ranging from 105ms to 120ms with Nothing OS), IP55 dust and water resistance (except Buds 2a with IP54), and fast charging.
    Prakhar Khanna, Forbes.com, 28 Apr. 2025
  • Current models can extend up to 10 feet, with future versions aiming to reach beyond 25 feet.
    Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 28 Apr. 2025
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  • By 1998, when Lewis H. Lapham filed two reports on the WEF for this magazine, globalization and its political sister, Third Way politics, were at their acme.
    Caitlín Doherty, Harper's Magazine, 2 Jan. 2025
  • The sentence on Cafe Kestrel’s menu is the battle cry of the heroic rabbit Bigwig, shouted in righteous rage at the leader of the enemy tribe of rabbits, at the acme of the story’s great climactic battle.
    Helen Rosner, The New Yorker, 29 Sep. 2024

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“Apotheosis.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/apotheosis. Accessed 6 May. 2025.

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