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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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 Islamic tradition, the father of a newborn is expected to recite the adhan, or call to prayer, in his child’s right ear, so that the first sounds the baby hears upon entering this world are exaltations of God’s supremacy, setting them on a path of grace and virtue.
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Taran Dugal, Rolling Stone, 16 Dec. 2024
Of course, butter has long been a favorite food of many people—and, whether its being smoothed onto bread or melted into sauces, its exaltation isn’t exactly new.
—Konstanze Popp, Vogue, 16 Oct. 2024
The exaltations from bullish investors will give him enough cover to continue to make misleading declarations about what is and isn’t autonomous.
—Andrew J. Hawkins, The Verge, 9 Oct. 2024
An exaltation of the summers of his youth, Bad Bunny’s fourth album also serves as a crash course in Caribbean musical syncretism, in which elements of reggaetón, trap, house, and Dominican mambo are craftily shaken and stirred.
—Pitchfork, 1 Oct. 2024
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Taran Dugal, Rolling Stone, 16 Dec. 2024
Of course, butter has long been a favorite food of many people—and, whether its being smoothed onto bread or melted into sauces, its exaltation isn’t exactly new.
—Konstanze Popp, Vogue, 16 Oct. 2024
The exaltations from bullish investors will give him enough cover to continue to make misleading declarations about what is and isn’t autonomous.
—Andrew J. Hawkins, The Verge, 9 Oct. 2024
An exaltation of the summers of his youth, Bad Bunny’s fourth album also serves as a crash course in Caribbean musical syncretism, in which elements of reggaetón, trap, house, and Dominican mambo are craftily shaken and stirred.
—Pitchfork, 1 Oct. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for exaltation
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And somehow Dave always managed to crack a joke and lift the mood and remind me and himself that joy still exists in the hardest moments.—
Emlyn Travis,
EW.com,
21 Apr. 2025
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The boys played together… and every time it’s been a joy and complete pleasure, and kind of like going home.—
Gary Graff,
Billboard,
21 Apr. 2025
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In a landscape where retailers are constantly searching for ways to tie commerce with culture, Mahjong offers a rare alignment of purpose, community, and pleasure.—
Kate Hardcastle,
Forbes.com,
19 Apr. 2025
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The sun in Taurus is all about stability, comfort and the pleasures of the physical world.—
Valerie Mesa,
People.com,
19 Apr. 2025
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In the past, only non-discounted stays qualified for free dining deals, but next year, guests will be able to couple that benefit with other promotions.—
Eve Chen,
USA Today,
22 Apr. 2025
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Even before the current wave of promotions, college students had established themselves as AI’s power users.—
Lila Shroff,
The Atlantic,
21 Apr. 2025
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Soon after, the presenters of the best music honor briefly broke into song to the delight of the audience.—
Georg Szalai,
HollywoodReporter,
26 Apr. 2025
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To the delight of divers, the site is expected to be located about 10 miles off the coast of Destin in the Florida Panhandle, with the 1,000-foot-long vessel’s top decks resting 60 feet below the surface—accessible to both beginner and advanced divers.—
Skye Sherman,
Travel + Leisure,
23 Apr. 2025
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The creation of this content included the use of AI based on templates created, reviewed and edited by journalists in the newsroom.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
27 Apr. 2025
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The album's creation was inspired by Beyoncé's feeling unwelcome in the country music genre, leading her to explore its history.—
Caché McClay,
USA Today,
27 Apr. 2025
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While consumer advocacy groups and some tax experts have praised Direct File for creating a free pathway for some taxpayers to file their returns, the service hasn't earned universal praise.—
Alain Sherter,
CBS News,
22 Apr. 2025
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Multiple derms sang this serum’s praises, pointing to its hyaluronic acid base.—
Rebecca Shinners,
Glamour,
22 Apr. 2025
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Bring binoculars again because the moon will be slender, and, besides, the Pleiades look spectacular with a bit of magnification.—
Jamie Carter,
Forbes.com,
28 Apr. 2025
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If macro focus is more important to you than a bright aperture, consider the FE 70-200mm F4 Macro G OSS II, which covers a similar focal range, but focuses closer for half-size (1:2) magnification.—
PC Magazine,
PC Magazine,
22 Apr. 2025
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Bone collectors seem to prefer a particular elevation zone in their mountain home.—
Lauren Leffer,
Popular Science,
24 Apr. 2025
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Francis unraveled a fair few knots following his elevation on March 13, 2013.—
Howard Chua-Eoan,
Mercury News,
22 Apr. 2025
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“Exaltation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/exaltation. Accessed 3 May. 2025.
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