as in advancement
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advancement or increase in power or importance
He acted only for his political advantage and personal aggrandizement. self-aggrandizement
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The holdup has come from some persnickety deal points, like carving out international streaming rights and reaching consensus on the tech advancements Apple plans to use for its productions.—
Alex Harrington,
MSNBC Newsweek,
20 Sep. 2025 -
Explore the universe with news on fascinating discoveries, scientific advancements and more.—
Gina Park,
CNN Money,
20 Sep. 2025
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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
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The evolution of the dough at Flour + Water OG was inspired by their research and development at Flour + Water Pizzeria and the findings of what a preferment does to the complexity of that dough.—
Chelsea Davis,
Forbes,
16 Sep. 2024
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But like much gospel, the Staple Singers’ music hinges on a buoyant joyfulness that invites the listener to share in their exaltation.—
Santi Elijah Holley,
New York Times,
22 July 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
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Genuine peace requires rewriting textbooks, ending propaganda, and ceasing the glorification of violence.—
Artak Beglaryan,
MSNBC Newsweek,
26 Aug. 2025
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The portrayal of indigenous people was riddled with stereotypes and other problematic story elements, including the glorification of suicide.—
Erik Kain,
Forbes.com,
22 Aug. 2025
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Octopus researchers have observed some of these arm preferences in lab settings before.—
Berly McCoy,
NPR,
19 Sep. 2025
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Instead of recommending a high-risk product, the assistant offers a diversified strategy aligned with the customer’s preferences.—
Ed Macosky,
Forbes.com,
19 Sep. 2025
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Entry-level plans may start under $30 with promotions, while gigabit and multi-gig tiers can cost $100–$150.—
Roxanne Downer,
USA Today,
18 Sep. 2025
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It was released that December as a digital download on the iTunes Store as part of a special promotion and quickly gained popularity.—
Maya Georgi,
Rolling Stone,
18 Sep. 2025
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The Thames & Kosmos Telescope & Astronomy Kit teaches kids about the solar system with a close-up view and includes two magnifications, a star wheel, and more.—
Katrina Cossey,
Parents,
15 Sep. 2025
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Waterproof with 8x magnification and 42mm objectives, ideal for amateur astronomers after wide-field views of star clusters, double stars and lunar vista.—
Paul Brett,
Space.com,
10 Sep. 2025
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“Aggrandizement.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/aggrandizement. Accessed 21 Sep. 2025.
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