apotheosis
- noun
- /əˌpɑːθiˈoʊsɪs/
- The Moynihan report (Moynihan, 1965) is the apotheosis of this way of thinking.
- reached its apotheosis
So 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.
Blog text (11) -
Such conditions were the result of raw capitalism, the apotheosis of laissez-faire.
Academic text (2004) -
The Endowment's halcyon days coincided with the apotheosis of old-fashioned mass communication.
Academic text (1994) -
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 person or thing that shows the highest level of quality
A movement upwards to a higher position, for example climbing or getting a promotion at work
The highest point something reaches, like water level or success
The highest point in the development of something
Treating a person or thing as if they were a god
The act of making a person into a god
A person or thing that has no equal
A person or thing so good that no other equals it
A person or thing that is the best and has no equal
How Ideal
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.