exaltation

noun

Definition of exaltationnext
1
as in glorification
the act of raising someone or something in importance He criticized our society's exaltation of wealth.

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2
as in joy
a strong sense of well-being, power, or importance Until that moment, I'd never experienced anything like the exaltation of winning the championship.

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Recent Examples of exaltation Your legacy, as it is being formed daily, reflects division rather than love, harm rather than healing, and self-exaltation rather than humility. — Voice Of The People, New York Daily News, 19 Apr. 2026 At our core is the exaltation of free speech, expression and personal liberty. — Torrey Snow, Baltimore Sun, 4 Feb. 2026 In the lead-up to this moment, Venus squares Uranus on February 8 before entering Pisces, the sign of her exaltation, on February 10. — Steph Koyfman, Condé Nast Traveler, 29 Jan. 2026 McMaster’s formulation, like Trump’s exaltation of selfishness, rests on profound ignorance of the true sources of American strength. — Robert Kagan, The Atlantic, 18 Jan. 2026 See All Example Sentences for exaltation
Recent Examples of Synonyms for exaltation
  1. glorification
  2. joy
  3. aggrandizement
  4. pleasure
  5. ennoblement
  6. joyfulness
  7. promotion
  8. delight
Noun
  • 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
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  • For many, Menorca, one of Spain’s Balearic Islands, is synonymous with summer which makes Son Ermità like the thrill of the first dip in the sea in the morning or the joy of the last swim at dusk.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 20 Aug. 2026
  • Offer one useful idea, keep the plan simple, and save space for joy too.
    — Tarot.com, Baltimore Sun, 20 Aug. 2026
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  • 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
  • The show, which originally confined itself to the claustrophobic ecosystem of the trading floor, has expanded to include the grubby workings of British media and politics, and to show the intersection of the country’s landed aristocracy with other, newer forms of class aggrandizement.
    — Rebecca Mead, New Yorker, 8 Dec. 2025
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  • And in its place was the absolute pleasure of watching Jean Smart and Hannah Einbinder play their characters perfectly on my favorite show, just a few inches away.
    — Merrill Markoe, Deadline, 21 Aug. 2026
  • Up the hillside there ever pours in reinforcements, clutching cans of beer and occasionally flags…There is something about it all of a children’s crusade, the young people look so innocent and take their pleasure so gravely.
    — Andy Greene, Rolling Stone, 21 Aug. 2026
Definition of pleasure
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  • 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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  • Gus Birney, Shulman’s real-life daughter, brings an ineffable lightness to Sarah Nell, the joyfulness and sweetness of the portrayal all the more wondrous before of all the darkness that surrounds it.
    — Christopher Arnott, Hartford Courant, 10 Aug. 2026
  • Beyond the absurdly catchy music and the rom-com story, part of the show’s joyfulness comes from its colorful costumes and beachy aesthetic.
    — Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 30 June 2026
Definition of joyfulness
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  • 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
Definition of promotion
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  • But that misses the delight Arzner took in her stars and in the backlot drama of the studios.
    — Anne E. Fernald, Literary Hub, 19 Aug. 2026
  • Here again, in this slim book, the narrative unfolds in fragments, every sentence drawing you deeper into the delights of language.
    — Amitava Kumar, New Yorker, 19 Aug. 2026
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