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Recent Examples of lionization
But the tonal change from braggadocio to lionization is notable, Reisman slipping at times into the giddiness of a die-hard fan meeting their idols.
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Julien Levy, Rolling Stone, 27 Dec. 2025
Julien Levy, Rolling Stone, 27 Dec. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for lionization
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That’s high praise from one who has coached four Hall of Famers and several more who are destined to be so, but this team broke an eight-year championship drought last season and, despite the loss of superstar Paige Bueckers, didn’t skip a beat this year.—
Dom Amore,
Hartford Courant,
30 Mar. 2026
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To receive that type of praise meant a lot to Miles and only added to her eagerness to finally face one of the greatest coaches in the game.—
Steven Johnson,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
30 Mar. 2026
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Although there was merch for sale, including T-shirts and vinyl copies of A Good Night in the Ghetto, the complimentary keepsake was just one example of the mutual adoration shared between the performer and her supporters.—
DeMicia Inman,
VIBE.com,
18 Mar. 2026
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In the first act, a love potion instantly transforms contempt into adoration.—
Justin Davidson,
Vulture,
11 Mar. 2026
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The case has sparked a broader conversation about the military’s use of artificial intelligence in weapons systems and the level of deference AI companies should give to the government in how their technology is used.—
Mike Brest,
The Washington Examiner,
25 Mar. 2026
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The largely partisan vote, 54-45, on March 23 was a break from precedent, as senators of both parties have in the past shown at least some deference to their colleagues in the legislative chamber to support nominees for Cabinet positions.—
Zachary Schermele,
USA Today,
24 Mar. 2026
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Who could forget a picture, which graced the cover of Artforum more than a decade ago, of an uncannily adult baby staring sagaciously into the lens, its hand placed gingerly over its heart in a gesture that looks like reverence?—
Chris Wiley,
New Yorker,
28 Mar. 2026
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This forced standalone spectacle streamed on Netflix didn’t care about reverence.—
Dieter Kurtenbach,
Mercury News,
26 Mar. 2026
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While the heartbeat of the play remains with Caroline and Maddie, Rhea certainly earns our sympathy if not our approbation.—
Sara Holdren,
Vulture,
1 Oct. 2025
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His attorneys portrayed his accusers as Hollywood wannabes and hangers-on who willingly hooked up with him to court opportunity, then recast the encounters as crimes years later to collect settlement funds and #MeToo approbation.—
Jennifer Peltz,
Chicago Tribune,
11 June 2025
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Leo used his homily at Mass in the Monaco stadium to do just that, urging the faithful to reject the type of idolatry that has enslaved people in cycles of war and injustice.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
29 Mar. 2026
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As Venus and Neptune align, beware of conflating love and idolatry!—
USA TODAY,
USA Today,
7 Mar. 2026
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The decision drew formal protests from Italy and the Vatican, who condemned the closure as a violation of religious freedom and sacred worship rights.—
Melanie Lidman,
Los Angeles Times,
29 Mar. 2026
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Trinity Church in Boston, along with places of worship around the state, kicked off Holy Week on Sunday with a traditional Palm Sunday procession.—
Boston Herald staff,
Boston Herald,
29 Mar. 2026
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The two had been friends since the 1960s, and Gehry felt a deep admiration for Price, tinged with sympathy.—
Julian Rose,
Artforum,
26 Mar. 2026
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But again, there was no quid pro quo for this apart from friendship, admiration, and love for the man.—
David Frum,
The Atlantic,
25 Mar. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Lionization.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/lionization. Accessed 1 Apr. 2026.
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