as in advancement
disapproving
advancement or increase in power or importance
He acted only for his political advantage and personal aggrandizement. self-aggrandizement
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for aggrandizement
Noun
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Create clear pathways for advancement via micro-credentials.—
Scott White,
Forbes.com,
11 July 2025 -
With recent advancements in smart home technologies, a rediscovery of traditional craftsmanship, and a rekindling of national pride, Chinese industry leaders said the number of luxury domestic furniture brands is expected to rise in the near term.—
Sofia Celeste,
Footwear News,
10 July 2025
Noun
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Make the preferment: In a stand mixer bowl, whisk together the water, flour and yeast and mix until no dry spots remain.—
Jason Mastrodonato,
The Mercury News,
16 Dec. 2024
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Make the dough: Add the flour, whole eggs, egg yolk (reserve the white for brushing on later), honey, oil, ground coriander, orange zest and salt to the preferment.—
Jason Mastrodonato,
The Mercury News,
16 Dec. 2024
Noun
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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
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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
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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
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The last time Amazon hosted a major retailer-specific sales event was in mid-October for Amazon Prime Big Deal Days (otherwise known as October Prime Day), and both events are known for offering promotions that rival the deals during Black Friday and Cyber Monday in November.—
Rachel Fletcher,
Architectural Digest,
11 July 2025
Noun
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Affordable ones with a medium magnification can retail for $30-$70.—
BestReviews,
Mercury News,
12 May 2025
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Uranus - The blue, green orb of Uranus can be spotted with a small telescope and good magnification under calm seeing conditions, said the observatory.—
Diana Leyva,
Nashville Tennessean,
4 Feb. 2025
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“Aggrandizement.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/aggrandizement. Accessed 18 Jul. 2025.
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