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as in glorification
the act of raising someone or something in importance
He criticized our society's exaltation of wealth.
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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
In the lead-up to this moment, Venus squares Uranus on February 8 before entering Pisces, the sign of her exaltation, on February 10.
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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.
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Robert Kagan,
The Atlantic,
18 Jan. 2026
Mars is in its exaltation in Capricorn, making this transit even more productive and empowering.
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Valerie Mesa,
PEOPLE,
1 Dec. 2025
But like much gospel, the Staple Singers’ music hinges on a buoyant joyfulness that invites the listener to share in their exaltation.
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Santi Elijah Holley,
New York Times,
22 July 2025
See All Example Sentences for exaltation
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
Mars is in its exaltation in Capricorn, making this transit even more productive and empowering.
—
Valerie Mesa,
PEOPLE,
1 Dec. 2025
But like much gospel, the Staple Singers’ music hinges on a buoyant joyfulness that invites the listener to share in their exaltation.
—
Santi Elijah Holley,
New York Times,
22 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for exaltation
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But for the significant conservative Catholic population in Poland, the route's popularity amounted to an inappropriate glorification of evil, and after much lobbying, local operator PKS Gdynia changed the route number from 666 to 669 three years ago.
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The glorification of criminals who attack the rich is not new — think Depression-era bank robber John Dillinger — and experts say this is often amplified in times of income inequity and economic turmoil.
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Gathering in the heart of the Golden Triangle turns Juneteenth into both a public history lesson and a street‑level celebration of Black joy.
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Foreigners are visiting the United States, having fun, finding joy in the ridiculousness of American abundance and telling the internet about it.
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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.
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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.
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Now in its 38th edition, the annual issue is a record of the highest expressions of craft, ingenuity, creativity, pleasure, and wonder across 15 categories and from around the globe.
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One is about civic commonality, the other about authoritarian cynicism; one is about a city pulling together around a common pleasure, the other about desecrating the decorum of democracy.
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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.
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From beginning to end, there’s a joyfulness and a boyish innocence to IOI’s new iteration of the character, which surprised me.
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The joyfulness of Mario could easily be taken for granted, but remember, this is a character that’s prevailed for generations.
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That’s exactly how Comber — now store director, after a promotion — has used it.
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Amron, Dane, Amanda and Alondra bring deep relationships and a modern understanding of the business, and Chinazam and Kashia have each earned these promotions through hard work and strong instincts.
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Creamy, saucy, cheesy, and hearty, this recipe is a true delight.
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And Pizza Hut added Detroit-style pizza to its menu as a limited edition in early 2021, much to the delight of some customers.
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“Exaltation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/exaltation. Accessed 29 Jun. 2026.
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