apotheosis
- noun
- /əˌpɑːθiˈoʊsɪs/
- The Moynihan report (Moynihan, 1965) is the apotheosis of this way of thinking.
- reached its apotheosis
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Watch on YouTubeSo it's important to just to point out that the what Jesus is in terms of his apotheosis is contested theologically.
- So it's important to just to point out that the what Jesus is in terms of his apotheosis is contested theologically.
- But most made fun of his apotheosis of love towards the end of his second volume.
- And it's addressed to his father by apotheosis.
Examples
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"The Ramones are the apotheosis of punk."
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His performance in the play was the apotheosis of his acting career, showcasing his incredible talent and range.
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This is known as apotheosis, where someone becomes a God.
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Television is the apotheosis of experience.
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The tour included a walk to see the painting entitled "Apotheosis of Washington" up close and personal.
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Such conditions were the result of raw capitalism, the apotheosis of laissez-faire.
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The Endowment's halcyon days coincided with the apotheosis of old-fashioned mass communication.
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The translation ceremony concluded with the apotheosis, or deposition, of the arm of Saint Philip in the baptistery of S. Giovanni.
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The new smartphone model is considered the apotheosis of modern technology, combining sleek design with advanced features.
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The grand finale of the concert was the apotheosis of the evening, leaving the audience in awe with its spectacular display.
Synonyms
The highest point something reaches, like a mountain or an achievement
A person or thing that is a perfect example to aim for
A movement upwards to a higher position, for example climbing or getting a promotion at work
A person or thing that shows the highest level of quality
The highest point something reaches, like water level or success
The highest point in the development of something
The act of making a person into a god
Treating a person or thing as if they were a god
A person or thing that has no equal
A person or thing that is the best and has no equal
A person or thing so good that no other equals it
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Surface Forms
Etymology
The word apotheosis comes from Greek parts apo- ('from' or 'away') and theos ('god'), so it once meant 'becoming a god'. Imagine someone lifted up and praised like a god; that's why apotheosis now means the very highest point or a perfect example of something.