ENNOBLEMENT Synonyms: 35 Similar and Opposite Words

ennoblement

noun

Definition of ennoblement

as in exaltation

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Recent Examples of ennoblement Themes of self-ennoblement run throughout this playful and prodigious jazz-pop suite, a quartet of songs explore the pleasures (and sometimes, perils) of gassing yourself up. — Lily Goldberg, Pitchfork, 19 Mar. 2026

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Noun

Speaking of God, the pedal steel is capable of exaltation, too, the rise and fall of its strings able to emulate a glorious choir or a keening request or spread out like the cosmos itself.

— Grayson Haver Currin, Pitchfork, 20 July 2026
In traditional astrology, Venus is considered to be in its fall in Virgo — as this sign directly opposes Pisces, Venus’ exaltation — which means its natural qualities are challenged and difficult to express.

— Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 9 July 2026

Definition of exaltation

Noun

The prototypical obituary subject lived to be 81, which meant 44 years had elapsed between the accomplishment and, in the cases of the many obscure and quirky characters, their public aggrandizement.

— Sam Roberts, Longreads, 11 Aug. 2026
There needs to be a better system of Parks & Beaches member selection, rather than the current process that reinforces the aggrandizement of the existing members … especially if La Jolla is to be its own city.

— Letters To The Editor, San Diego Union-Tribune, 1 June 2026

Definition of aggrandizement

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Declinism, on the other hand, is an unrealistic glorification of the past coupled with the belief that things are steadily going downhill.

— Markham Heid, Time, 8 July 2026
Right-wing incidents included conspiracy theories, glorification of the Nazi regime, and calls for a repeat of the Holocaust.

— Toby Axelrod, Sun Sentinel, 22 June 2026

Definition of glorification

Noun

Promotion problems in the department Kennon also alleges department decisions about assignments and promotions ultimately left her unable to compete for a captain position.

— Ben Wheeler, Kansas City Star, 22 Aug. 2026
With steady promotions since, Rojas has always been among the youngest players in his league.

— Tim Britton, New York Times, 22 Aug. 2026

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