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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  • But of course, that ability to travel with ease—and joy—comes with a foolproof list of travel accessories to make the journey as smooth as humanly possible.
    — Alexandra Domrongchai, Travel + Leisure, 8 Aug. 2026
  • The joys and thrill of the FIFA World Cup may have come to a close last month, but the passion and camaraderie developed through soccer don’t have to end.
    — Camila Pedrosa, Sacbee.com, 7 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
Definition of aggrandizement
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  • These and many other TV shows and movies await your viewing pleasure this weekend, and this list has them all.
    — Erik Kain, Forbes.com, 7 Aug. 2026
  • More often, though, the mood is more one of resignation to a hardscrabble existence that also has its pleasures.
    — Alison Herman, Variety, 7 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
Definition of ennoblement
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  • 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
  • From beginning to end, there’s a joyfulness and a boyish innocence to IOI’s new iteration of the character, which surprised me.
    — Alex James Kane, Forbes.com, 31 May 2026
Definition of joyfulness
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  • Over time, however, retailers may begin evaluating whether certain promotions, bundles or low-ticket offers create an outsized number of cash adjustments.
    — Brian Delp, Forbes.com, 7 Aug. 2026
  • Occasionally, a dealership offers a service promotion such as lifetime free oil changes funded by the dealership.
    — Sean Tucker, AJC.com, 7 Aug. 2026
Definition of promotion
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  • When the Valkyries compete along the shore of the San Francisco Bay’s Central Basin, there is a sort of exaggerated delight that sets the mood apart.
    — Brian Hamilton, New York Times, 4 Aug. 2026
  • When temperatures eventually dip, Shah likes keeping an extra blanket in the car—a place where many babies do their best napping, much to their parents’ delight.
    — Vy Yang, Architectural Digest, 4 Aug. 2026
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