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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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

Begum refers to a Muslim woman of high rank.

From BBC • Nov. 1, 2023

Administrators know that a high rank can boost applications.

From New York Times • Nov. 16, 2022

The verdict broke an “impenetrable barrier,” which historically protected officers of high rank from facing consequences for inappropriate behavior, according to Rachel VanLandingham, a professor at Southwestern Law School and former Air Force judge advocate.

From Washington Post • Apr. 25, 2022

“If you have a high rank, you lose points for losing to a low-ranked opponent.”

From "Divergent" by Veronica Roth

high rank

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