glorification

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for glorification
Noun
  • The film is a rarefied exaltation of bullfighting as an inherently but latently cinematic domain that’s been waiting for its closeup—and which reveals its essence only by way of the special powers of the cinema.
    Richard Brody, New Yorker, 24 June 2025
  • The latter song, like many Vandross classics, is jubilant, and its exaltations of liberation and hope take on special meaning when sung by Black characters, speaking to the long struggle for freedom.
    Kayla Randall, Smithsonian Magazine, 26 June 2025
Noun
  • Were any parts of her personality driven in direct opposition or in adoration of her two older sisters?
    Brooke Lea Foster, People.com, 30 June 2025
  • There’s not this salivation for love, adoration— From your audiences.
    Danyel Smith, Rolling Stone, 18 June 2025
Noun
  • Longevity has allowed Kershaw to accumulate several historical achievements and franchise records whereas an aura of reverence still surrounds Koufax nearly six decades after throwing his final pitch in Game Two of the 1966 World Series against the Baltimore Orioles.
    Wayne G. McDonnell, Forbes.com, 3 July 2025
  • Indeed, while vaccine hesitancy has grown, so has vaccine reverence.
    Jordan Smith, IndyStar, 2 July 2025
Noun
  • The first number indicates the degree of magnification.
    The New York Times, San Diego Union-Tribune, 15 June 2025
  • Affordable ones with a medium magnification can retail for $30-$70.
    BestReviews, Mercury News, 12 May 2025
Noun
  • As religions developed and faiths were defined in Biblical texts and commentaries, teachings began to distinguish between veneration and idolatry.
    Judy Knotts, Austin American Statesman, 2 July 2025
  • For liberals, veneration of expertise became a shibboleth.
    Daniel Immerwahr, New Yorker, 19 May 2025
Noun
  • In addition to achieving top-level status with two different promotions, Naomi also became the first Black woman to win the Money in the Bank match and to successfully cash in the briefcase.
    Brian Mazique, Forbes.com, 14 July 2025
  • The club have stuck to their policy of investing in youth, but the calibre of target has leapt up with promotion.
    Jacob Tanswell, New York Times, 11 July 2025
Noun
  • Many houses of worship host events encouraging members to vote — Souls to the Polls is an important event in many Black churches, for example — and some churches are polling places themselves.
    Lauren Costantino Updated July 20, Miami Herald, 20 July 2025
  • The church is in the process of raising $75,000 to attain its own permanent space of worship and build newer generations’ faith, according to O’Connor.
    Olivia Cyrus July 20, Sacbee.com, 20 July 2025
Noun
  • But in deference to the surrender seeker, only one section of the trip will be shared at a time.
    Brad Japhe, Forbes.com, 7 July 2025
  • Trump speaks about free speech but lawsuits serve as warning signal Paramount and CBS are following what is — by now — a well worn path of corporate deference to Trump.
    David Folkenflik, NPR, 2 July 2025
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“Glorification.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/glorification. Accessed 25 Jul. 2025.

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