exaltations

noun

plural of exaltation
as in promotions
the act of raising someone or something in importance He criticized our society's exaltation of wealth.

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  1. promotions
  2. distinctions
  3. magnifications
  4. creations
  5. rhapsodies
  6. elevations
Noun
  • Twenty-three of those were filled through internal promotions of former assistant principals or other staff, while the other 25 were external hires.
    — Samuel O’Neal July 17, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 17 July 2026
  • Digital ads, social media campaigns and flashy promotions chase immediate foot traffic.
    — Joseph Edgar, Forbes.com, 17 July 2026
Definition of promotions
Noun
  • But in the third section devoted to Anne’s perspective, genre distinctions become trickier.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 17 July 2026
  • Both are similar, but there are important distinctions to bear in mind, according to Mallory Micetich, a home expert and communications specialist with Angi, a home services company.
    — Bridget Reed Morawski, Architectural Digest, 17 July 2026
Definition of distinctions
Noun
  • Larger telescopes allow magnifications of 150x or more.
    — Jamie Carter, Space.com, 2 Mar. 2026
  • And your camera attached to a small telescope with magnifications between 20-30 would give you stunning photos.
    — Dean Regas, Cincinnati Enquirer, 27 Feb. 2026
Definition of magnifications
Noun
  • Built on volume and consistency Beyond cones, Handel’s offers hurricanes, shakes, sundaes and specialty creations that turn a quick stop into a full dessert event.
    — Tristan Graziano, Charlotte Observer, 16 July 2026
  • This cozy counter-service restaurant offers 18 unique hot dog creations named after dog breeds, served with your choice of hot and nestled in sturdy French bread.
    — USA TODAY Network, USA Today, 15 July 2026
Definition of creations
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  • The rhapsodies about Willow, paired with the silence surrounding the difficult dogs, contribute to a sense of make-believe and avoidance that pervade Biden’s memoir.
    — Amy Davidson Sorkin, New Yorker, 9 June 2026
Definition of rhapsodies
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  • Application submitted to the 15th Judicial Circuit JNC for vacancies created by the elevations of Judge Edward Artau and Judge Paige Gillman; July 2020; my name was certified to the Governor’s Office for consideration for the County Court seat.
    — Schnelle Tonge, Sun Sentinel, 16 July 2026
  • This warming will bring 100- to 110-degree heat to the valleys, lower mountain elevations and the far interior on Wednesday.
    — City News Service, Daily News, 14 July 2026
Definition of elevations
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