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

Under Ternus' leadership, the hardware engineering team has also made significant advancements to AirPods, including active noise cancellation and an all-in-one health system.

— Greta Cross, USA Today, 1 Sep. 2026
Fortunately, with the rapid advancements in AI, researchers are now able to make progress on new frontiers.

— Dr. Sai Balasubramanian, Forbes.com, 30 Aug. 2026

Definition of advancements

Noun

As soon as the application for on-campus housing at Sacramento State opened earlier this year, Angelina Amarel logged in to fill out her dorm preferences for her first year of undergraduate studies.

— Tarini Mehta, Sacbee.com, 27 Aug. 2026
Rather than forcing every pup into the same feeding routine, The Pets Table recognizes that different dogs have different needs, preferences, and sensitivities.

— Matthew Kayser, USA Today, 27 Aug. 2026

Definition of preferences

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Teixeira's decisive performance suggests potential future opportunities in Misfits Boxing or bare-knuckle promotions, while concerns were raised about Rua taking further punishment in striking contests.

— Brian Mazique, Forbes.com, 30 Aug. 2026
Their trade-in programs and other promotions reduce the final cost to consumers.

— Jeff Marks,Morgan Chittum, CNBC, 27 Aug. 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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