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as in to elevate
to assign a high status or value to
a movie that aggrandizes the bad guys and makes the cops look like dopes
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as in to increase
to make greater in size, amount, or number
a generous grant, enabling the library to significantly aggrandize its collection
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Recent Examples of aggrandize
The project of applying modern standards to our forebears to aggrandize ourselves has also taken aim at some of the giants of Western political history.
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Daniel Foster, National Review, 30 Nov. 2023
And there have been numerous biographies published since his death in 2018, some aggrandizing, some clear-eyed.
—Borys Kit, The Hollywood Reporter, 27 Dec. 2023
Kersten managed to elude any real comeuppance for his antics in part through forged records and aggrandizing books about his wartime role.
—Scott Martelle, Washington Post, 3 May 2023
The relaxed opening Allegro caught the humor of the moment when the full orchestra aggrandizes the composer’s humble tune; the nervously pacing Larghetto anticipated Romeo’s pacing beneath Juliet’s balcony.
—Jeffrey Gantz, BostonGlobe.com, 17 Feb. 2023
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Daniel Foster, National Review, 30 Nov. 2023
And there have been numerous biographies published since his death in 2018, some aggrandizing, some clear-eyed.
—Borys Kit, The Hollywood Reporter, 27 Dec. 2023
Kersten managed to elude any real comeuppance for his antics in part through forged records and aggrandizing books about his wartime role.
—Scott Martelle, Washington Post, 3 May 2023
The relaxed opening Allegro caught the humor of the moment when the full orchestra aggrandizes the composer’s humble tune; the nervously pacing Larghetto anticipated Romeo’s pacing beneath Juliet’s balcony.
—Jeffrey Gantz, BostonGlobe.com, 17 Feb. 2023
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for aggrandize
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Leaders who are generous with their time, guidance, and support elevate not only their teams but their own influence.—
Glenn Llopis,
Forbes,
15 Mar. 2025
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Ford has always found ways to elevate himself with almost insultingly simplistic positions, showing little interest in the more complex issues of governance.—
Chris Jones,
The Atlantic,
14 Mar. 2025
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When his playing time increased in the postseason, Garner was prepared to make an impact.—
Steve Millar,
Chicago Tribune,
15 Mar. 2025
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Students online are more likely to have to withdraw from or repeat courses and are less likely to graduate on time, these researchers found, which further increases the cost.—
Jon Marcus,
NPR,
15 Mar. 2025
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While the platforms can be great ways to learn more about certain conditions or treatments, a new study found that many influencers are promoting medical tests that could do more harm than good.—
Kristen Fischer,
Health,
14 Mar. 2025
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Many who had worked for the agencies for years and had recently been promoted were fired because of their probationary status.—
Dua Anjum,
Rolling Stone,
14 Mar. 2025
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The analyst believes that Costco has the opportunity to expand its warehouse footprint further.—
TipRanks.com Staff,
CNBC,
16 Mar. 2025
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The film, which expanded to top markets including LA, Boston, Washington, DC, Philadelphia, Seattle and Phoenix, was still the highest-grossing pic at several top theaters including the Somerville Theatre and the Avalon Theatre in DC.—
Jill Goldsmith,
Deadline,
16 Mar. 2025
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If Ukraine and the U.S. reach an understanding acceptable to Trump, that could accelerate his administration’s push to peace talks.—
Matthew Lee and Hanna Arhirova,
Los Angeles Times,
10 Mar. 2025
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Its development as as rival to X accelerated after Musk bought the app in 2022.—
Hannah Parry,
Newsweek,
10 Mar. 2025
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This is the first of a new type of rideshare program flying to that orbit that augments SpaceX’s Transporter program that flies to SSO.—
Richard Tribou,
Orlando Sentinel,
15 Mar. 2025
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The key is using AI to augment decision-making, not replace it.—
Zehra Soysal,
Forbes,
14 Mar. 2025
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Another key factor in Panther’s expansion are Cambodia’s several trade agreements, which are expected to boost the company’s export sector throughout the year.—
SJ Studio,
Sourcing Journal,
14 Mar. 2025
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From the use of AI tools to boost brand safety to the live tracking of ad placements, there are myriad ways to ensure ad placements strengthen brand integrity while maximizing campaign effectiveness.—
Expert Panel®,
Forbes,
14 Mar. 2025
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“Aggrandize.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/aggrandize. Accessed 19 Mar. 2025.
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