high rank

NOUN

exaltation

Synonyms

STRONG

acclaim acclamation advancement aggrandizement apotheosis applause blessing dignity elevation eminence ennoblement extolment glorification glory grandeur homage honor idolization loftiness magnification panegyric plaudits prestige reverence rise tribute uplifting worship

WEAK

laudation lionization upgrading

Antonyms

STRONG

condemnation criticism decline disapproval disdain dishonor disrespect lowliness scorn unimportance

WEAK

castigation debasement denunciation depression humiliation misery sorrow unhappiness woe

Example Sentences

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The court also heard that Jamal's nickname in the camps had been "Pasha" - a Turkish word meaning someone of high rank.

From BBC • Jul. 2, 2026

Those who make it to the top and achieve high rank are those who, advertently or inadvertently, acquire patronage from superiors who prize their obedience.

From Salon • Jan. 12, 2025

Administrators know that a high rank can boost applications.

From New York Times • Nov. 16, 2022

The four non-electors, who will not be allowed to enter a conclave because they are over the age of 80, are being elevated to the high rank because of their long service to the Church.

From Reuters • Oct. 25, 2020

Bears of high rank had the best places, and there was a special enclosure for the she-bears, including, of course, Iofur’s wives.

From "The Golden Compass" by Philip Pullman

high rank

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