LIONIZATION Synonyms: 82 Similar and Opposite Words

lionization

noun

Definition of lionization

as in praise

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Recent Examples of lionization If the diary entries are any indication, Fauci, in the midst of the pandemic, also savored his own press coverage and lionization. — Amy Davidson Sorkin, New Yorker, 1 Aug. 2026 But the tonal change from braggadocio to lionization is notable, Reisman slipping at times into the giddiness of a die-hard fan meeting their idols. — Julien Levy, Rolling Stone, 27 Dec. 2025

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Noun

The two governors, who mended fences after clashing over last year’s Proposition 50 redistricting campaign, lavished praise on each other for their climate bona fides.

— Lia Russell, Sacbee.com, 15 Oct. 2026
Schwarzenegger and Newsom piled praise upon each other during the Wednesday afternoon discussion, hugging at the end.

— Seema Mehta, Los Angeles Times, 15 Oct. 2026

Definition of praise

Noun

His face appearing on the big screen was naturally greeted by cheers of adoration from the stands and would normally have been a pure reason to smile.

— Ben Church, CNN Money, 14 Oct. 2026
The filmmaker was showered with love and adoration by appreciative fans.

— Georg Szalai, HollywoodReporter, 12 Oct. 2026

Definition of adoration

Noun

In Asia, most markets carry a strong tradition of hierarchy and deference to leadership.

— Ryoji Sekido, Fortune, 13 Oct. 2026
Jeff Bezos is one of the richest men in the world, so he’s used to being treated with certain deference and most doors being open to him.

— Lizzie Lanuza, StyleCaster, 6 Oct. 2026

Definition of deference

Noun

The team was slated for elimination under funding cuts for the upcoming fiscal year, following the approbation of a $9 billion budget, outlining $57 million in cuts to general fund departments, through a 4-1 vote on June 10.

— Reeti Malhotra, Sacbee.com, 14 July 2026
This too is greeted with collective approbation; everyone recognizes that this is the right thing to do.

— Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 16 June 2026

Definition of approbation

Noun

Their style of worship and theological teachings provided concrete tools, including practices such as prayer, fasting and sharing personal testimony, that relieved migrants’ suffering.

— Johanna Bard Richlin, The Conversation, 16 Oct. 2026
Location data can expose visits to doctors, pharmacies, places of worship and other sensitive locations, especially when it gets combined with advertising identifiers and other information about you.

— Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 14 Oct. 2026

Definition of worship

Noun

Saxberger is wary, but Meyers’s admiration touches something, and soon the older man’s convinced to join a nightly meeting of young aesthetes.

— Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 16 Oct. 2026
Over time, my envy of Dad eased into a warm — if still grudging — admiration.

— Daniel Duane, New York Times, 14 Oct. 2026

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