Glorification (Noun)
Meaning 1
A state of high honor; "he valued glory above life itself".
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Nouns denoting natural processes.
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- The coach warned the players against seeking the glorification of personal achievement at the expense of team spirit.
- Many national leaders crave glorification, surrounding themselves with admirers and ignoring constructive criticism.
- Some activists criticize museums for displaying stolen cultural artifacts without contextualizing the darker side of history, veering close to glorification.
- Glory often resulted from triumph in battle or successful completion of a painful journey, creating an opportunity for lifelong glorification.
- He has been a lifelong advocate for military preparedness, driven as much by patriotism as by the desire for personal glorification.
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Meaning 2
A portrayal of something as ideal; "the idealization of rural life was very misleading".
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Nouns denoting acts or actions.
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Meaning 3
The act of glorifying (as in worship); "the glorification of God".
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Nouns denoting acts or actions.