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noun

Say it like: Apo-theo-ses

The correct spelling is apotheoses. The fact or action of becoming or making into a god; deification. For example: "The turn of the century saw the apotheosis of digital technology."

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The turn of the century saw the apotheosis of digital technology.

The apotheosis of her career was her appointment as chairman.

Definition

noun

  1. 1.The fact or action of becoming or making into a god; deification.
  2. 2.Glorification, exaltation; crediting someone or something with extraordinary power or status.
  3. 3.A glorified example or ideal; the apex or pinnacle (of a concept or belief).
  4. 4.The best moment or highest point in the development of something, for example of a life or career; the apex, culmination, or climax (of a development).
  5. 5.Release from earthly life, ascension to heaven; death.

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