1
as in glorification
the act of raising someone or something in importance
He criticized our society's exaltation of wealth.
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as in joy
a strong sense of well-being, power, or importance
Until that moment, I'd never experienced anything like the exaltation of winning the championship.
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Recent Examples of exaltation
But Timur’s live performance added another otherworldly level of exaltation for which neither film nor deafening amplification can enhance.
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Mark Swed, Los Angeles Times, 22 Oct. 2024
For Artaud, true culture operates through exaltation and force, an extremity of experience that breaks through the tedium and wakes us up.
—Simon Critchley, Harper's Magazine, 23 Sep. 2024
Of course, butter has long been a favorite food of many people—and, whether its being smoothed onto bread or melted into sauces, its exaltation isn’t exactly new.
—Konstanze Popp, Vogue, 16 Oct. 2024
The exaltations from bullish investors will give him enough cover to continue to make misleading declarations about what is and isn’t autonomous.
—Andrew J. Hawkins, The Verge, 9 Oct. 2024
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Mark Swed, Los Angeles Times, 22 Oct. 2024
For Artaud, true culture operates through exaltation and force, an extremity of experience that breaks through the tedium and wakes us up.
—Simon Critchley, Harper's Magazine, 23 Sep. 2024
Of course, butter has long been a favorite food of many people—and, whether its being smoothed onto bread or melted into sauces, its exaltation isn’t exactly new.
—Konstanze Popp, Vogue, 16 Oct. 2024
The exaltations from bullish investors will give him enough cover to continue to make misleading declarations about what is and isn’t autonomous.
—Andrew J. Hawkins, The Verge, 9 Oct. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for exaltation
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The lifestyle series sees the Duchess of Sussex and celebrity friends like Roy Choi, Mindy Kaling, and Alice Waters sharing personal tips and tricks, with the intention of showcasing the joys of cooking, gardening, entertaining, and friendship.—
Lissete Lanuza Sáenz,
StyleCaster,
5 Mar. 2025
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While that hasn't happened, the post has brought joy to many.—
Gordon G. Chang,
Newsweek,
4 Mar. 2025
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See Our Guide Charlottesville Charlottesville is a pleasure to visit due to its tasty food scene and a plethora of beautiful shops, including a vast selection of antique stores.—
Jennifer Prince,
Southern Living,
2 Mar. 2025
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In pleasure, this retrograde revealed how emotional safety and erotic freedom were deeply connected, possibly inviting a softer, more intentional relationship with personal needs.—
Colin Bedell,
Them,
28 Feb. 2025
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In the last month alone, federal funding for biomedical research was cut, meetings of the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices were indefinitely postponed and Louisiana went so far as to ban the promotion of vaccines.—
Abigail Silva,
Chicago Tribune,
3 Mar. 2025
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The promotion is only valid for qualifying orders placed in-Shack through a kiosk or for pick-up or delivery on the Shake Shack Mobile App or via shakeshack.com at participating Shake Shack locations.—
Amaris Encinas,
USA TODAY,
3 Mar. 2025
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The chorizo and potato taco is a delight, featuring chunks of potato rich with spicy pork fat and bits of salty meat.—
Edmund Tijerina,
Bon Appétit,
27 Feb. 2025
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The celebrity casting this season was particularly striking with a nod to the British talent featured throughout, adding an element of surprise and delight, from Alexa Chung, Fiona Shaw and Bel Powley at Simone Rocha to Richard E. Grant, Lesley Manville, Jason Isaacs and Naomi Campbell at Burberry.—
Tianwei Zhang,
WWD,
25 Feb. 2025
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China’s creation of the e-CNY suffers some of the same issues, with many people on Alipay and WeChat Pay - sticking to it without needing another app.—
Roger Huang,
Forbes,
10 Mar. 2025
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The creation of this content included the use of AI based on templates created, reviewed and edited by journalists in the newsroom.—
CA WILDFIRE BOT,
Sacramento Bee,
10 Mar. 2025
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The film’s non-linear narrative has drawn praise from critics in Spain and abroad.—
Jamie Lang,
Variety,
5 Mar. 2025
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Karla Sofía Gascón is singing Conan O'Brien's praises after his Oscars 2025 hosting gig.—
Jen Juneau,
People.com,
4 Mar. 2025
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For teens who prefer self-care gifts, this $19 LED makeup mirror includes three magnification modes.—
Katrina Cossey,
Parents,
16 Jan. 2025
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This, in turn, creates stability issues as bigger magnification amplifies wobble.—
Matt Morris,
Space.com,
27 Dec. 2024
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My top pick, the Fellow Aiden ($365), is a powerful machine that can account for your local elevation and has special recipes for individual coffee beans—and yet contributing reviewer Pete Cottell managed a great mug within eight minutes of unpacking the box.—
Matthew Korfhage,
WIRED,
7 Mar. 2025
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However, this diminishes at higher elevations as the high quality of view does not change much for each additional floor.—
John Walkup,
Forbes,
6 Mar. 2025
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“Exaltation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/exaltation. Accessed 13 Mar. 2025.
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