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
  • The incident causes much stress for Josh, as his adoration for Winfrey is a running joke throughout the series.
    Raven Brunner, People.com, 20 July 2025
  • The sight of Nick Carter, Kevin Richardson, Brian Littrell, Howie Dorough and AJ McLean caused a level of ear-splitting adoration that has been trailing the guys for 30 years.
    Melissa Ruggieri, USA Today, 13 July 2025
Noun
  • Their pioneering spirit and unwavering commitment to quality have earned them a place of reverence in the history of tequila.
    Ronny Maye, Forbes.com, 23 July 2025
  • This production is teeming with reverence for a movie classic, and the cast has the ability to do it justice in a live up-close version on that wide thrust floor-level Playhouse on Park stage.
    Christopher Arnott, Hartford Courant, 22 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 humdrum Fargo, ND, an ordinary man named AJ is content with his mundane existence and rejects any interruption to his tranquility, including a promotion at work – offered by his boss who happens to be his dad.
    Jill Goldsmith, Deadline, 25 July 2025
  • For those ordering online or through the Krispy Kreme app, the promotion is limited to one $1 dozen when using the code BOGO1 at checkout.
    Moná Thomas, People.com, 25 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 30 Jul. 2025.

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