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
  • With concert sponsorships, great promotions, MC gigs and a collection of engaging DJs, their competition fueled the music.
    — Michael Peregrine, Chicago Tribune, 1 Aug. 2026
  • When deciding where to shop in person, the survey showed that consumers prioritize the best overall prices and promotions at 54 percent, convenient locations at 34 percent, and the ability to see, try on or choose items in person at 31 percent.
    — Arthur Zaczkiewicz, Footwear News, 31 July 2026
Definition of promotions
Noun
  • These distinctions may matter depending on your needs and the complexity of your situation.
    — Adam Palasciano, USA Today, 28 July 2026
  • One of the most consequential distinctions in AI governance is the difference between prediction and judgment.
    — Gerald J. Leonard, Forbes.com, 28 July 2026
Definition of distinctions
Noun
  • Two Plössl eyepieces provided different magnifications, and there was also a red-dot finderscope and a manual equatorial mount with slow-motion cables.
    — Damian Peach, Space.com, 4 Aug. 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
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  • In addition, Begnaud spent a number of years creating charcuterie boards for friends and family while keeping notes about how to turn these creations into a business someday.
    — Janice Phelan, Kansas City Star, 31 July 2026
  • In his free time, Tupper experimented with his own polyethylene creations, including a shaving cream dispenser with a self-closing cap and a clear belt with slots for inserting snapshots.
    — Shoshi Parks, Popular Science, 30 July 2026
Definition of creations
Noun
  • 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
Noun
  • Think 10 to 20 degrees Fahrenheit cooler in higher elevations than at the seaside, plus the comfort of far less humidity and cleaner, fresher air.
    — Catherine Dunwoody, Forbes.com, 1 Aug. 2026
  • The temperature drop will be quite pronounced at elevations above 6,000 feet, with much of the Sierra in the 80s.
    — Sean Macaday, Sacbee.com, 31 July 2026
Definition of elevations
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