AGGRANDIZEMENTS Synonyms: 31 Similar and Opposite Words

aggrandizements

noun

plural of aggrandizement

as in advancements

disapproving advancement or increase in power or importance He acted only for his political advantage and personal aggrandizement. self-aggrandizement

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Noun

Police said that new evidence in the case, as well as advancements in forensic technology, led to the arrest, though some of the exact details were not provided.

— News Editor, CBS News, 27 Oct. 2026
For Wildwood, many of the advancements came down to materials.

— Andrew Webster, The Verge, 24 Oct. 2026

Definition of advancements

Noun

An agent can work in the background, remember preferences, monitor information and handle tasks across various websites and apps.

— Marty Swant, Washington Post, 27 Oct. 2026
Muse chats back and forth with the user, narrows in on preferences and can even complete purchases when given human approval.

— Lauren Schuster, Charlotte Observer, 27 Oct. 2026

Definition of preferences

Noun

Since retaking the pitch in 2018-19, Belenenses has clawed its way back to relevance, winning five consecutive promotions.

— Justin Birnbaum, Sportico.com, 22 Oct. 2026
After years grinding on the independent circuit, competing across multiple promotions and even landing in WWE, the beloved wrestling stalwart found a home in All Elite Wrestling.

— Carl Lamarre, Billboard, 21 Oct. 2026

Definition of promotions

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Two Plössl eyepieces provided different magnifications, and there was also a red-dot finderscope and a manual equatorial mount with slow-motion cables.

— Damian Peach, Space.com, 4 Aug. 2026
And your camera attached to a small telescope with magnifications between 20-30 would give you stunning photos.

— Dean Regas, Cincinnati Enquirer, 27 Feb. 2026

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