ə-pŏth'ē-ō'sĭs, ăp'ə-thē'ə-sĭs
The height to which something is elevated above a point of reference, especially mean sea level:
The act of aggrandizing, or the state of being aggrandized or exalted in power, rank, honor, or wealth; exaltation; enlargement.
Exaltation is defined as a feeling of ecstasy or extreme happiness, or the act of praising someone highly.
The portrayal of something as being ideal; idealization.
The definition of a paragon is a model of excellence or perfection, or a flawless diamond that weighs at least one hundred carats.
enshrinement
(Uncountable) The state of being enshrined
(Uncountable) The state of being noble
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rise (related)
The process of or an action or instance of coming to prominence.
The act of deifying; exaltation to divine honors; apotheosis; excessive praise.
A person or thing regarded as fulfilling this conception; perfect model
In certain Christian churches, a person officially recognized as having lived an exceptionally holy life, and thus as being in heaven and capable of interceding for sinners; canonized person
fetishization
The act or process of fetishizing.
An upward push or thrust
rediscovery (related)
greatness (related)
antithesis (related)
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