LIONIZATION Synonyms: 82 Similar and Opposite Words

lionization

noun

Definition of lionization

as in praise

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Recent Examples of lionization If the diary entries are any indication, Fauci, in the midst of the pandemic, also savored his own press coverage and lionization. — Amy Davidson Sorkin, New Yorker, 1 Aug. 2026 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. — Julien Levy, Rolling Stone, 27 Dec. 2025

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Noun

Lancôme’s Idôle 3 Serum Supertint Skin Tint What exactly goes into a skin tint that graces the complexions of Mendes, Holmes, Sarandon, and gets the highest praise from a talented makeup artist?

— Tamim Alnuweiri, InStyle, 1 Oct. 2026
The place back in 2013 received high praise in Saveur magazine for its pies, 20 different varieties.

— Eric Adler, Kansas City Star, 1 Oct. 2026

Definition of praise

Noun

And yet, when Szumowska and Englert portray Fyodor’s reaction to the couple’s pregnancy, the birth of their child, and a subsequent tragedy, Anna’s adoration for this utterly flawed man almost feels justified.

— Carlos Aguilar, Variety, 5 Sep. 2026
So, too, do the antics of his estate manager (a buoyant Sam Adegoke), always concocting money-making schemes, and the wide-eyed adoration of the girl next door (Amelia Mason, deftly balancing naïveté with seductiveness), who wants to save him.

— Rhoda Feng, New Yorker, 4 Sep. 2026

Definition of adoration

Noun

Some took that disavowal not as deference but jujitsu, or a form of political psy-ops directed at the governor’s longtime frenemy.

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 30 Sep. 2026
Under the measure, judges would have to largely give deference to a government agency’s decision to approve a project, provided the agency can show that decision was supported by substantial evidence.

— Andrew Graham, Sacbee.com, 28 Sep. 2026

Definition of deference

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Out of that reverence for the group’s music, Peña noted that all the Smiths covers will be performed only in English.

— Carlos De Loera, Los Angeles Times, 25 Sep. 2026
What makes Italian culture genuinely unique is not a passive reverence for history, but a remarkable ability to constantly renegotiate that heritage in the service of the future.

— Martino Carrera, Footwear News, 21 Sep. 2026

Definition of reverence

Noun

The team was slated for elimination under funding cuts for the upcoming fiscal year, following the approbation of a $9 billion budget, outlining $57 million in cuts to general fund departments, through a 4-1 vote on June 10.

— Reeti Malhotra, Sacbee.com, 14 July 2026
This too is greeted with collective approbation; everyone recognizes that this is the right thing to do.

— Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 16 June 2026

Definition of approbation

Noun

In most Quaker houses of worship, there is no clergy, pulpit or altar.

— ABC News, ABC News, 26 Sep. 2026
Muslim American scholars and civic leaders say sharia primarily guides worship, ethics and personal conduct, and that its demonization misrepresents ordinary religious practices while fueling anti-Muslim fear.

— David Crary, Los Angeles Times, 25 Sep. 2026

Definition of worship

Noun

This isn’t the first time Pattinson has expressed admiration and confusion about the meme.

— Mike Miller, Entertainment Weekly, 27 Sep. 2026
During their time together in Milwaukee, Antetokounmpo built a strong connection with Baker and expressed admiration for Baker’s winding NBA journey and his successful battle with alcoholism and substance abuse.

— Anthony Chiang, Miami Herald, 24 Sep. 2026

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